They have their merits... some like them, some don't

For me, it is just value for money i guess.

Their functions aren't that poor as well. They broke into the shimano road cycling stronghold much like shimano did to campy back in the 90s. They just reminded shimano they have to continue innovating to stay on top of the game.

That'll be until some xyz brand comes to topple sram.
he is quite right... reviews are the most poisonous...

you don't even need Dom Cobb to plant an idea in your head while you are dreaming...just reading them would plant and indestructible, un-rootable idea that cannot be removed until you cannot resist the urge to buy it....
you can take a look at the PCC gang...

http://www.pccmalaysia.com/

they ride a lot at what i think is guthrie and then into the bkt jelutong area...