Originally Posted by
kunsunoke
The thing I've never understood is why there's so much snob appeal for Campagnolo Nuovo Record and Super Record. Campy's parts may be durable and pretty, but the shift quality is HORRIBLE in comparison to Suntour Superbe/Cyclone/Sprint.
Snob appeal transcends understanding. It has intrinsic value on its own without rationalization.
FWIW, the Campy NR derailleurs on my Masi look really nice. It is true the RD doesn't shift as well as a Cyclone but I have never lost a race because of it.
