would my personal preference outweigh any differences in objective things like quality and performance?
Personal preference is the only reason to choose between Shimano, SRAM and Campag. Whether it's worth the expense is something only you can decide. Since hood shape and shifting ergonomics probably make more difference to the user experience than frame choice, wouldn't it be better to pick a bike which has SRAM as original equipment?
Personal preference is the only reason to choose between Shimano, SRAM and Campag. Whether it's worth the expense is something only you can decide. Since hood shape and shifting ergonomics probably make more difference to the user experience than frame choice, wouldn't it be better to pick a bike which has SRAM as original equipment?