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Old 07-04-10 | 08:41 AM
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gomango
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Originally Posted by jan nikolajsen
Campagnolo Athena 11 speed or Centaur 10 speed.

Hardly as classic as it used to be, but better aesthetics than the awful Jetson look of Shimano's modern cranks.

VO (Velo Orange) makes silver stems for threadless. Or stick to threaded. Shouldn't put you at huge disadvantage.

Edit: Wheels have visually the most impact, so maybe try to get the best of the more traditional set-ups, like Campagnolo silver Record hubs, laced to silver, non anodized Open Pro, IMO a viable race worthy wheel set. With 32 spokes they look pretty classic, especially if you remove the stickers from the rims.
+1 to all of Jan's comments.

There will be another "alloy" line from Campy for 2011 as well. The Veloce line has an interesting look, and shares features with the Centaur line. I haven't used these yet, but I am interested in pricing, durability, and of course performance. I have used the 2009 Centaur line quite a bit, and its two thumbs up.



Here is some info about these Campy line ups:

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...roupsets-26576

http://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/new...ewscatid_3.jsp

http://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/groupset/catid_13.jsp

Hope this helps.
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