Italian bike with Shimano...
05-22-07, 12:56 PM
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Italian bike with Shimano...
is there a moral obligation to buying an Italian bike with Campy stuff?
I sure like the way DA shifts, but I feel this urge to stay true to the bike.
Am I being silly here?
I sure like the way DA shifts, but I feel this urge to stay true to the bike.
Am I being silly here?
05-22-07, 01:03 PM
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If you like Shimano, go Shimano. But try to find a Campy bike to test out for a decent length ride first. I love me some Campagnolo.
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Milram doesn't seem to have a problem with it...
05-22-07, 01:08 PM
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Mother Mary cries when you put Shimano on an Italian frame.
05-22-07, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TickDoc
is there a moral obligation to buying an Italian bike with Campy stuff?
I sure like the way DA shifts, but I feel this urge to stay true to the bike.
Am I being silly here?
I sure like the way DA shifts, but I feel this urge to stay true to the bike.
Am I being silly here?
Understandable, but the bike doesn't care. Choose what works for you.
Yes, but I won't make fun of you.
05-22-07, 01:15 PM
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Neither does Rabobank
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Originally Posted by hmai18
Milram doesn't seem to have a problem with it...
05-22-07, 03:21 PM
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I don't think it should matter really.
I do however ride a Spanish bike, so either one is equally justifiable in my opinion. I just prefer the feel of Shimano.
I do however ride a Spanish bike, so either one is equally justifiable in my opinion. I just prefer the feel of Shimano.
05-22-07, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TickDoc
is there a moral obligation to buying an Italian bike with Campy stuff?
I sure like the way DA shifts, but I feel this urge to stay true to the bike.
Am I being silly here?
I sure like the way DA shifts, but I feel this urge to stay true to the bike.
Am I being silly here?
05-22-07, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by John H.
Thats some serious flexiblity.
05-22-07, 06:10 PM
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My italian uncle bastardo says it is just fine.
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