Originally Posted by
repechage
We all need at least one Campyphobe, they existed back in the C&V days too, so they ARE C&V.
I tend to run all Shimano off road for really good reasons.
It's super tough to beat XT and XTR, so I get that part.
However, I have been running a Centaur equipped x bike with good luck off road and it seems to be hanging together very nicely.
Balance is important.