Campy xenon grouppo
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Campy xenon grouppo
I didn't want to post a "which bike" question, but I bought my beau and I a set of road bikes. I got the Giant OCR 1, and originally ordered him a Felt 60. Both bikes were equipped with a 105/ultegra setup, which I know about and understand. However, they can't get a Felt, and are offering a Orbea Aspin in it's place. It's equipped with the xenon group, and I know nothing about Campy. I know it's the lowest group Campy offers, but how does it stack up? Any info would be appreciated.
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a step in the wrong direction if you asked me.
Comparable to 105 would be Veloce or Daytona
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Marty
Comparable to 105 would be Veloce or Daytona
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Thanks Marty. I'm not sure what we're going to do. I feel like with the Orbea, I'm paying for a name. If xenon is a solid group, then it could become a consideration. I'm lost when it comes to campy, though.
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What I don't care for on the 2004 Xenon group is that they use too much of this "composite" material on the parts (basically re-enforced plastic - please correct me if I'm wrong). The brake/shift levers and rear derailleur use this material. I'm sure that it works but will take a beating if dropped.
105 all the way on this one - well proven group.
105 all the way on this one - well proven group.
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Xenon = Sora, Mirage = Tiagra, Veloce = 105, Centaur/Daytona=Ultegra, Chorus = Dura Ace, Record = A class by itself. These aren't exact comparisons, but fairly close. Go with the 105 from the things you have mentioned. I like campy better - but Shimano works great and 105 is going to be way better than Xenon. Veloce on up come in 10 speed versions if youa re so inclined.
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One thing to consider is longevity. My Mirage stuff is 9 years old and still works beautifully. I just replaced the bottom bracket, chainrings and cassette for the first time. It was shifting better last season than when it was new. I replaced the bb because it was just starting to scrape a little bit in a couple of spots in its rotation, and the big chainring had one broken tooth. I replaced the cassette beacuse I bought a new set of wheels, and none of the new Campy hubs accept an 8 speed cassette, so i bought a SHimano compatible wheel and respaced a SRAM cassette to fit. The old adage is: Campy wears in, Shimano wears out. Take a look at Campy's website, and if you still have questions, go back to the shop and take it for a test ride before you pay the bill.
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I'm a big Campy fan, but Xenon is not nearly as nice as a 105/Ultegra mix. Stick with your original choice or keep looking for a similarly priced/equipped bike. Arizona-Cyclist got the comparisons right on as far as how Campy parts compare to Shimano.
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would the LBS trade up to a Veloce equipped
bike? would they upgrade components for you?
I'm fully a campy type person, but I'd steer
clear of the Xenon stuff.
Marty
bike? would they upgrade components for you?
I'm fully a campy type person, but I'd steer
clear of the Xenon stuff.
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All Campy levers use composite bodies, even Record. Then again, carbon fiber IS a composite!!! Go with the Campy.