Shifters for racing dudes?

The top pros are using top of the line components from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo. Typically these are Dura-Ace (the mechanical or electronic version by Shimano), SRAM's Red, or Super Record by Campagnolo.

These companies sponsor most of the top pro teams so that the public sees the pros riding their components. SRAM is relatively new in the area of road cycling components and they have been aggressively marketing their components which is why you see so much of them these days. Because of sponsorships, top pros rarely choose their parts but are simply given them by the team sponsors, so it's hard to tell what they prefer. My experience is that they all work very well and it's simply personal preference regarding what shifting configuration you prefer (thumb shift of Campagnolo, single lever design of SRAM, or Shimano's basic two levers).

These top of the line components are designed to be light, very stiff, function very precisely, and not wear out quickly. That makes them good enough for the pros. It also makes they good selections for amateur racers who can afford them. The next level down is also very popular for amateur racers (Shimano Ultegra, SRAM Force, and Campagnolo Record). This level usually functions well but weighs a little more and doesn't tend to last quite as long, in my experience.

Racers on the pro-circuit use the top tier components from Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM. Respectively, these are DuraAce, Super Record 11, and Red. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and each is more than capable.

Amateur racers and serious cyclists will go with the pro-level shifters components when money isn't an issue. Otherwise, the mid-level components (such as Ultegra, 105, Force, Chorus) offer the best combination of value and performance. The mid-level components are equal to what pros rode just a few years ago. Racing with Ultegra vs Dura Ace would really make no difference.

They are called brifters generically. The best is made by Sram. These are the most popular in the pro races of today. Sram's models are the folowing:Red(best), Force, Rival. All of these are great. Of course there are still pro teams using Shimano shifters mostly Ultegra or Dura-Ace. These are great as well. Then there are the other Italian shifters Campagnolo. Campy makes these models: Super Record, Record, Chorus, Athena, Centaur, and Veloce. Listed from greatest to least. Most profesionals if not all use ten cogs. (10 speed). All of these are of great quality but it depends on what you want. Usually it is a matter of opinion.Hope this helps.

The pros, who don't pay for their equipment, use Shimano DuraAce, SRAM Red, and Campagnolo Super Record. Serious amateurs who do have to pay might go down one level to Shimano Ultegra, SRAM Force, and Campagnolo Record, perhaps even Chorus.

Bicycling Magazine had a feature, "Bikes of the Tour" detailing what all the TdF riders were using. Everyone was using "one of the above."

HTH

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