Why is it that some pro Tour riders still ride on the Dura Ace 7800 rather than the lighter and better 7900?The Cervelo Test Team to be exact.
I was watching the TDF a few stages ago while Mark Cavendish was taking the sprint finish. Thor Hushovd had to stick to his wheel to keep the Green Jersey, when I looked at the photo, it looked liked he was using the 7800 shifters.
How I could tell? The 7900 finally featured hidden shifter cables while the older 7800 shows the shifter cables.
Look at Thor Hushovd (Green Jersey)
http://www.cyclingfans.net/images/2009_tour_de_france_mark_cavendish_columbia_htc_highroad_wins_stage19.jpg
This picture was taken just recently, while the 7900 was already released.
Hayden Roulston also looked like he was using the 7800.
http://www.cervelo.com/wp/TestTeam/6/tn_20092440-106938.png
I couldn't help noticing.
I'm just curious because they have the option to have a better and lighter group set, why not use it?
Ed
Personal preference and allot of times when a new model comes out it is not always better than the last. These guys know how to look past the marketing hype.
hlsj_99
These guys probably don't care. If it works and is reliable - those are the most important quality's. The latest, lightest stuff is for those who have to have it.
My 1994 8sp shifter have not slowed me down a bit! Nor has my '94 steel frame!!
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