View Poll Results: which components ya rock?
shimano
42
50.00%
campy
37
44.05%
SRAM
5
5.95%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll
shimano, campy, or SRAM
06-07-06, 08:25 AM
#1
hell's angels h/q e3st ny
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: boston area/morningside heights manhattan
Posts: 1,582
Bikes: surly steamroller, independent fabrication titanium club racer, iro jamie roy--44/16, independent fabrication steel crown jewel--47/17, surly karate. monkey (rohloff speed hub), unicycle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
shimano, campy, or SRAM
which components ya put on your ride? and why?
06-07-06, 08:27 AM
#2
Double Secret Probation
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Eastern Indiana
Posts: 2,578
Bikes: Madone 6 series SSL, Cannondale CX9, Trek TTX, Trek 970, Trek T2000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
I think Shimano is smoother, but I love my Campy!
John
John
__________________
Time to Ride...
Time to Ride...
06-07-06, 08:33 AM
#3
He drop me
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central PA
Posts: 11,664
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 138 Post(s)
Liked 12 Times
in
9 Posts
Yea the new Shimano is smoother but the cable routign on Campy is SOOO much nicer and I like the way Camy shifts better.
I don't think anyone can comment on SRAM yet as it isn't out...I know I will try it when it hits the streets and may build a bike up with it...but honestly I don't think it offers much if anything over Campy.
I don't think anyone can comment on SRAM yet as it isn't out...I know I will try it when it hits the streets and may build a bike up with it...but honestly I don't think it offers much if anything over Campy.
__________________
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
06-07-06, 08:38 AM
#4
Up on the Down Side
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago(ish)
Posts: 6,334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
4 Posts
What about other components as part of the drivetrain and shifting? I've got FSA cranks and a new FSA compact derailleur.
Or are we just talking brifters here?
Or are we just talking brifters here?
06-07-06, 08:42 AM
#5
Hey let's ride.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Allen, TX
Posts: 2,002
Bikes: Torelli road bike, Tsunami tandem
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
The FSA cranks are very good and helped drive down the cost of the Campagnolo Record crank.
I just ordered a full Record groupo for my new custom road bike. I've always wanted a Campy setup and I'm finally getting it.
I just ordered a full Record groupo for my new custom road bike. I've always wanted a Campy setup and I'm finally getting it.
06-07-06, 09:42 AM
#6
Hoosier Pedaler
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,432
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Campagnolo. Simply the most reliable, durable and high performance choice. It's a little early to be asking about SRAM. I'm not sure anybody has them yet.
06-07-06, 11:24 AM
#8
Flatman
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 912
Bikes: Giant TCR2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I've been a Shimano dork until now...I have pretty much decided to put Centaur or Veloce on my new baby...should be here today, in fact!
06-07-06, 11:27 AM
#9
Semper Fidelis
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,000
Bikes: Tiemeyer Road Bike & Ridley Domicles
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I converted from campy to shimano about 10 years ago mainly because shimano was cheaper @ the time.
Shimano is a cleaner shift than campy but I like the way campy has their brakehoods and shifting set-up.
Shimano is a cleaner shift than campy but I like the way campy has their brakehoods and shifting set-up.
06-07-06, 11:32 AM
#10
Quarq shill
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 3,962
Bikes: 08 Felt F4, 05 Fuji Team SL, 08 Planet X Stealth, 10 Kona Jake the Snake, 03 Giant OCR flat bar.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Campy, because I've never heard of the other two.
06-07-06, 11:44 AM
#11
59'er
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Alexandria, IN
Posts: 3,307
Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
3 Posts
Shimano because it came on my bike. The next bike buildup will be Campy just because I've never had it and I'm curious to see if it's as nice as everyone says.
__________________
06-07-06, 12:10 PM
#12
a blend of wit and charm
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 885
Bikes: Serotta Fierte and a 1989 Centurian Prestige (plus, various others)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have Shimano shifters and derailleurs. A SRAM cassette and TruVativ crank. I have Ultegra brake calipers, but I am thinking of changing them to Campy just to amuse myself. So far, all I've done to amuse myself is to have a chain stay protector with "Campagnolo" on it.
__________________
Last edited by Moochers_Dad; 06-07-06 at 12:46 PM.
06-07-06, 12:43 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Athens, Ohio
Posts: 5,104
Bikes: Custom Custom Custom
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Shimano right now. Probably going to get Sram force on my next bike.
But I do like wipperman chains better than Shimano chains.
But I do like wipperman chains better than Shimano chains.
06-07-06, 12:57 PM
#14
Cathedral City, CA
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Posts: 1,504
Bikes: 2016 RITCHEY BreakAway (full Chorus 11), 2005 Ritchey BreakAway (full Chorus 11, STOLEN), 2001 Gary Fisher Tassajara mountain bike (sold), 2004 Giant TRC 2 road bike (sold)
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I had 9-speed 105 on my previous bike (Taiwan spec Giant TCR-2). A year ago I bought a new one (steel Ritchey BreakAway f&f) and decided to see what Campagnolo was all about. I spec'd out a full 10-speed Centaur drive train and Proton wheels. I like the fact that the levers move in the same way as the chain moves on the chainwheels and sprockets. No thinking about it at all.
06-07-06, 01:08 PM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: St Peters, Missouri
Posts: 30,225
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1572 Post(s)
Liked 643 Times
in
364 Posts
I've got a basement full of bikes of various types. I think that they're all, or nearly all, Shimano equipped. I don't have anything against campy components, I've just never had any to use for comparison. Honestly, at the better quality ranges, how much difference can their be?
06-07-06, 01:16 PM
#16
Emondafied
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Maryland
Posts: 4,939
Bikes: See sig
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 63 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Shimano, and I'm too mired in parts and wheels to change now. Perhaps if I was rolling in dough like Grasschopper is...
__________________
my bike page - my journal
Current Stable: Trek Emonda SL - Trek Top Fuel 8 - Scattante XRL - Jamis Dakar Expert - Trek 9700 -AlpineStars Al Mega
my bike page - my journal
Current Stable: Trek Emonda SL - Trek Top Fuel 8 - Scattante XRL - Jamis Dakar Expert - Trek 9700 -
06-07-06, 01:22 PM
#17
Who is Austin Dunbar?
Amusement
Originally Posted by Moochers_Dad
I have Shimano shifters and derailleurs. A SRAM cassette and TruVativ crank. I have Ultegra brake calipers, but I am thinking of changing them to Campy just to amuse myself. So far, all I've done to amuse myself is to have a chain stay protector with "Campagnolo" on it.
You will definitley find it amusing when you go to take off your wheel and it won't come out because the brake is too tight. You won't have a way to release the brakes because Campy puts the brake release on the brake lever and Shimano puts it on the brake caliper. You could always run your brakes loose if you aren't too concerned about stopping.
06-07-06, 01:56 PM
#18
a blend of wit and charm
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 885
Bikes: Serotta Fierte and a 1989 Centurian Prestige (plus, various others)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Pb_Okole
You will definitley find it amusing when you go to take off your wheel and it won't come out because the brake is too tight. You won't have a way to release the brakes because Campy puts the brake release on the brake lever and Shimano puts it on the brake caliper. You could always run your brakes loose if you aren't too concerned about stopping.
__________________
06-07-06, 02:10 PM
#20
Nonsense
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Vagabond
Posts: 13,918
Bikes: Affirmative
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 880 Post(s)
Liked 541 Times
in
237 Posts
Shimano deraillers and shifters, KMC chain, Truvativ front rings and cranks, SRAM cassette. Works nifty usually, but right now I really need to change my cables.
06-19-06, 08:16 AM
#21
Team Ride to the Right
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Campy and Shimano
I have ridden both. They both produce nice products. I am am very curious about riding the new Sram components, but they might be priced out of reach.
06-19-06, 10:07 AM
#22
I-M-D bell curve of bikn'
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NC mountains
Posts: 2,926
Bikes: 06' Jamis Eclipse in the making.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Mainly Shimano with FSA crank.
__________________
Ego Campana Inflectum of Circuitous
Ego Campana Inflectum of Circuitous
06-19-06, 01:44 PM
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 88
Bikes: Blue RC4-alu, Ultegra, Campy...
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Srampagano??? Campy Veloce shifters, Shimano 105 10 speed brakes, Ultegra RD, 105 FD, Truvativ cranks, Sram chain... Works like a dream. FYI, campy shifters are cheaper, lighter and wayyyy more comfortable (for me) than STI. Plus, they're pretty. 
Campy Veloce shifters, Shimano 105 10 speed brakes, Ultegra RD, 105 FD, Truvativ cranks, Sram chain... Works like a dream. FYI, campy shifters are cheaper, lighter and wayyyy more comfortable (for me) than STI. Plus, they're pretty.
Last edited by GiantRoadie; 06-19-06 at 01:50 PM.
