Riders tend to have mixed feelings about the SRAM Force, with some praising it for its excellent looks and others deriding it for having a terrible front derailleur.

The Force gruppo is actually a bold new direction in gear-shifting, as it allows you to ‘click shift’ between your front cogs, not just your rear cogs like in times gone by.

Problems have been reported with poor quality chainrings showing up, but others have felt that once the groupset is properly setup and working, it is a superior combination.

There is no doubting the fact that the SRAM Force looks great once it is on the bike. If you do opt for this set, make sure you test it out fully first and ensure your bike shop tunes it correctly.