Originally Posted by
Kimmo
I much prefer Ergo to STI for its relative simplicity, rebuildability and cable routing myself...
Me too, even (or particularly) when matched with Shimano cassettes and rear derailleurs via a Shiftmate.
Originally Posted by
Kimmo
And once more, I'm gonna piss all over Campy rear hubs; they're not a sensible design at all, with that silly floating cassette body and unsupported spindle.
That their response to Shimano's patent on the integral freehub body with it's outboard bearings which, admittedly, is a superior design. However, Campy's oversize axle and good choice of materials, makes their hubs very reliable despite this design "weakness".
Also, Campy's bearing adjustment method, which uses a cone that can be adjusted while the wheel is clamped in the frame, and then clamped in place with a set screw is truly a better method.