SRAM

      SRAM launched an ambitious road component program last year with the complete (and wholly new) Force and Rival groups, both of which utilize the innovative DoubleTap shifter design. In particular, the top-level Force group was billed as a formidable match for the best offerings from Shimano and Campagnolo in both performance and weight.
      While our experience has shown Force to be an exceptionally capable group, there was clearly still room for obvious improvement in a few areas. As it turns out, SRAM was well aware of those opportunities, too, as word is out on a new top-tier group that is intended to eclipse even its own Force offering.
      The ink has barely dried on a short teaser video SRAM had posted on its web site, but a recently leaked document offered a more revealing snapshot of what's possibly in store from the Chicago-based company for 2008. For the record, SRAM Road PR & Media Manager, Michael Zellman, would neither confirm nor deny the information contained within the said document, and he was adamant that its pre-production specifications were not necessarily an accurate representation of what consumers will see once the items are officially released.
      On the whole, SRAM Red will likely continue to heat up the already-hot competition in the road component market, and FSA's entry hasn't even been sighted in public yet. With Red's lustful sub-2kg weight claim and its anticipated performance, we'll freely admit that we can't wait to see it ourselves. Stay tuned!
      Now I can not say anything about longevity but as for now I can recommend this new group.

All the groups come with these 8 pieces.

1. Crank.
2. Bottom bracket.
3. Front derailleur.
4. Rear derailleur.
5. Shifters/brake levers.
6. Chain.
7. Cassette.
8. Brakes.

All the kits come with every thing except frame, fork and pedals.

SRAM 10 speed Red group/kits

The SRAM Red kit consist of all the SRAM Red parts plus.

1. Headset, Crane Creek S3 blk 1-1/8
2. Stem, Ritchey WCS 4-axis 31.8 clamp, specify length ___________
3. Bar, Ritchey WCS 31.8 clamp specify width ___________
4. Tires, Mich A1 Comp 700x23
5. Tubes, Michelin A1 comp 55mm 700c.
6. Rim Strips, Ritchey 700c
7. Wheels, Fulcrumracing 5 EVO blk clinchers.
8. Seatpost, FSA SL-K Carbon 250mm 27.2
9. Saddle, SSM Aspide.
10. Bar tape, Cinelli cork black.
11. Pedals none.

SRAM 10 speed Force group/kits

The SRAM Force kit consist of all the SRAM Force parts plus.

1. Headset, Crane Creek S3 blk 1-1/8
2. Stem, Ritchey WCS 4-axis 31.8 clamp, specify length ___________
3. Bar, Ritchey WCS 31.8 clamp specify width ___________
4. Tires, Mich, Pro2 Race 700x23
5. Tubes, Michelin A1 comp 55mm 700c.
6. Rim Strips, Ritchey 700c
7. Wheels, Fulcrumracing 5 EVO blk clinchers.
8. Seatpost, FSA SL-K Carbon 250mm 27.2
9. Saddle, SSM Aspide.
10. Bar tape, Cinelli cork black.
11. Pedals, none.

SRAM 10 speed Rival group/kits

The SRAM Rival kit consist of all the SRAM Rival parts plus.

1. Headset, Cane Creek S3 black 1 1/8"
2. Stem, Ritchey Comp 31.8 clamp specify length ___________
3. Bar, Ritchey Comp 31.8 clamp specify width ___________
4. Tires, Michelin Pro2 race 700x23 black/anthracite.
5. Tubes, Michelin A1 comp 52mm 700c.
6. Rim Strips, Ritchey 700c
7. Wheels, Fulcrum Racing 7 clinchers.
8. Seatpost, FSA SL-K carbon 250mm 27.2
9. Saddle, SSM Aspide.
10. Bar tape, Cinelli cork black.
11. Pedals, none.