Originally Posted by
big chainring
...Never did I hear about the poor shifting quality of Campy derailleurs until I happened upon this forum...
That's because you never road with me. Back in the early 80's I used to ride with the manager of Alberto's and Turin. I'd challenge them to shift in the middle of a climb. Their NRs would grind and mash whilst my Crane flicked effortlessly to the next gear.