Re: Why is Shimano so hated by some?

david-<< Would you like to elaborate on the unusual requirements people need
that Shimano does not offer? >><BR><BR>

Go down to your LBS and ask about XTR Octalink BBs, or perhaps XT spline
BBs...also about left double DA STI levers...

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