Originally Posted by
embankmentlb
Campagnolo has the same problem General Motors has. Like GM they make some outstanding high end products but their entry level products are crap or maybe just perceived to be crap. They need to address this.
Shimano has a reputation like Toyota. A Corolla is as reliable as a Tundra.
The person that buys his first bike with Sora will most likely buy his second bike with Ultegra & I can't blame them. Why take the chance to go Campy?
Why take the chance and NOT go with Campagnolo? Sure - Shimano works ok, but it is A) ugly, B) not rebuildable, C) does not shift as smoothly, D) has a a poorer fit and finish, E) is not really any cheaper than Campagnolo, F) not nearly as ergonomic, G) has a clunky two lever shifting design, .... ........ that's enough for now.
Also, I've never seen a current or even relatively current (say, 1996 or so) Campagnolo "entry level" product that was crap. Name one, please.
Sora and Tiagra on the other hand. That's crap. Hell - Shimano didn't even have any front end shifting trim (let alone decent trim) on any of the lower end stuff for the longest time.