SRAM released their Apex groupo in February, 2010 to take care of the cyclists who wanted the wider gear range offered with a tripe but still wanted the lower weight of a double. When you first lay eyes, the components look a bit “race-like” compared to others on the market which is always a cool perk. The Sram Apex component level is comparable to Shimano’s 105  series which put’s it at the bottom end [...]

With the introduction of the new Ultegra 6700 groupo, Shimano has trickled down technology used in the Dura Ace 7900 series, making it available for a wider range of consumers. The new groupo shares the same duo-tone finish as Dura Ace series. Factors such as performance and weight have been improved with the current version. The numbers are impressive. Shimano shaved 44 grams off the Ultegra SL and a whopping 151 grams off Ultegra 6600 [...]