Originally Posted by
Campag4life
Not personally but if interested Zinn has done the testing and I agree with him. Btw, I rarely disagree with him. He is a smart guy and knows his stuff. Your issue chad is...if you have older Shimano, you will need a new wheelset regardless to go to 11s....either a Shimano 11s wheel or Campy rear wheel. I have posted the side by side cassette pic on here before. Difference between the two can easily be tuned.
So just go with whichever option you are most comfortable with. I say its a jump ball and Shimano cassettes are cheaper.
Other thing is...don't rule out Ultegra 6800 for everything. It can't be beat for the $$$...and I thought 6700 was pretty awful.
Good to know on the 6800 cassette compatability.
It is time for new wheels, regardless of 10s, 11s, or group manufacture, so the issue of having to get new wheels isn't a concern if going with an all Campagnolo group.
I agree with you on the Ultegra issue as well. I currently have 5700 105 on a different bike. Works fine, reasonably comfortable hoods, but not as nice as Campy IMO. Shifting is a bit of a mystery at times. I've actually been known to look back at the cassette to make sure the chain actually moved. Don't particularly like that. In my experience 6700 is nearly identical to 5700 in fit and function. I doubt I could tell the difference blindfolded (on a trainer of course
). I wouldn't waste my money on 6700. I'd just go for 5700 if I were to stick to 10 speed Shimano, which is yet another option I suppose. Ultimately, Ergonomics and a postive shift feel were my initial reasons for looking at Campy. However, I'd really like to try the 6800 to see first hand if they have addressed my issues, as insignificant as they may be. That could change my mind.