briscoelab

I am considering getting a new group for my bike over the next couple of months. I want to give Campy a shot. The question is about the ERGO lever durability. Specifically, how are are carbon Chorus/Record shifters holding up? I have been on a bike outfitted with Chorus... and while the shifters did feel a little "plastic like" at first, that didn't really both me. I'm more concerned if my bike falls over, due to me being stupid , or just normal bumping it into things... that the levers might break or something. I know the Centaur shifters still use alloy for the levers.... does anyone think they might aftually prove to be more durable than the higher end stuff? Centaur doesn't look as sexy as the carbon... but still looks pretty damn sweet I know the Centaur shifters are a little cheaper too... but not enough for that to really factor into my choice. Thanks all!

SteveE

I've crashed a few times and my Record Ergo levers have held up for about 4 years now. No real high-speed crashes or anything. The levers are a bit scuffed. One of my crashes may have weakened the front upshift lever, as it broke during a ride about a year and a half later. I was able to buy a replacement part and repair the lever.

briscoelab

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered some Chorus levers... Now I just gotta start picking out the rest of the goodies I want.