Please clear a few things up re: Groupsets
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Please clear a few things up re: Groupsets
My 'understanding' is that Chorus and Record can be rebuilt. I always thought that Dura Ace can also be rebuilt as well.
I went in for a fitting for a Waterford RS-33 frame with Ouzo Pro front fork and when it came time to choose the groupset, comments like 'Campy's Chorus and Record' can be rebuilt but the Shimano's Dura Ace cannot.
Things like the Dura Ace levers regularly break while Campy's are much stronger.
Plus when I asked re: the Record groupset, I was told that distributors are shipping Chorus parts with the Record groupsets and the Record groupsets are not all Record components.
I'm not looking to start any flame wars but I must admit, I'm a bit perplexed.
After the whole Record/Chorus component 'mix', I'm leaning to Dura Ace and forgetting about Campy though I've ridden with Campy since the old Super Record days.
Anyone care to clear things up?
Thanks
I went in for a fitting for a Waterford RS-33 frame with Ouzo Pro front fork and when it came time to choose the groupset, comments like 'Campy's Chorus and Record' can be rebuilt but the Shimano's Dura Ace cannot.
Things like the Dura Ace levers regularly break while Campy's are much stronger.
Plus when I asked re: the Record groupset, I was told that distributors are shipping Chorus parts with the Record groupsets and the Record groupsets are not all Record components.
I'm not looking to start any flame wars but I must admit, I'm a bit perplexed.
After the whole Record/Chorus component 'mix', I'm leaning to Dura Ace and forgetting about Campy though I've ridden with Campy since the old Super Record days.
Anyone care to clear things up?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Climb14er
My 'understanding' is that Chorus and Record can be rebuilt.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
I always thought that Dura Ace can also be rebuilt as well.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
I went in for a fitting for a Waterford RS-33 frame with Ouzo Pro front fork and when it came time to choose the groupset, comments like 'Campy's Chorus and Record' can be rebuilt but the Shimano's Dura Ace cannot.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
Things like the Dura Ace levers regularly break while Campy's are much stronger.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
Plus when I asked re: the Record groupset, I was told that distributors are shipping Chorus parts with the Record groupsets and the Record groupsets are not all Record components.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
I'm not looking to start any flame wars
Originally Posted by Climb14er
but I must admit, I'm a bit perplexed.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
After the whole Record/Chorus component 'mix', I'm leaning to Dura Ace and forgetting about Campy though I've ridden with Campy since the old Super Record days.
Originally Posted by Climb14er
Anyone care to clear things up?
Originally Posted by Climb14er
Thanks
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Originally Posted by HolyInstantRice
All Campy can be rebuilt. Shimano cannot be. Utilitarians like Shimano, until it breaks (albeit in many many many miles).
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Sounds like your LBS had a Chorus group they wanted to get rid of.
The flaming can get bad. I ride campy BUT there is nothing wrong with Shimano or SRAM for that matter (Although SRAM is still on the proving grounds)....
I have never seen a Chorus part be pawned as a Record part....They are all marked, I am not sure it could be easily done.
I personally use a combo of stuff.....not everything campy is GREAT....can you say Ergobrain...lol I use Wipperman chains and a Chours cassette.....
I say to each his own BUT I think your LBS was passing some bad info....
The flaming can get bad. I ride campy BUT there is nothing wrong with Shimano or SRAM for that matter (Although SRAM is still on the proving grounds)....
I have never seen a Chorus part be pawned as a Record part....They are all marked, I am not sure it could be easily done.
I personally use a combo of stuff.....not everything campy is GREAT....can you say Ergobrain...lol I use Wipperman chains and a Chours cassette.....
I say to each his own BUT I think your LBS was passing some bad info....
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Originally Posted by biffstephens
Sounds like your LBS had a Chorus group they wanted to get rid of.
I say to each his own BUT I think your LBS was passing some bad info....
I say to each his own BUT I think your LBS was passing some bad info....
With the bucks I'm spending on the Waterford, the groupset will be equal to or more than the frame so there's a lot of bucks riding on the choice.
Anyone know the retail price of a Record groupset, 2007 edition?
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Pick the set that feels and operates to your liking. Modern groups, especially at the top end, are all very good and fairly reliable. They're not going to hold you back. Might as well pick the one that's going to make your rides the most enjoyable.
If you're thinking about keeping your equipment for 20+ years, then it might be worth sticking with Campy for the rebuildability, but that's a decision and a concern you'll have to evaluate for yourself.
If you're thinking about keeping your equipment for 20+ years, then it might be worth sticking with Campy for the rebuildability, but that's a decision and a concern you'll have to evaluate for yourself.
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A Record Group will contain all Record parts. The new stuff was slow to reach distributors so your shop may have been subbing some chorus parts.
If you want all Record, get all Record and make sure the shop didn't swap in some non-record parts. Retail is at most $1800. I assume you are buying the frame and the group from the same shop? They'll probably cut you a deal since they will make a good amount with everything else you are buying
If you want all Record, get all Record and make sure the shop didn't swap in some non-record parts. Retail is at most $1800. I assume you are buying the frame and the group from the same shop? They'll probably cut you a deal since they will make a good amount with everything else you are buying
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You really can't lose choosing between Record and DuraAce. I think it comes down to how the brifters feel and whether you like the thumb tab on the Campy or the two lever system on the Shimano. You are already used to Campy, why not stay with it? Whether parts can be rebuilt or not has never been an issue for me and I ride plenty of miles.
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Originally Posted by nitropowered
A Record Group will contain all Record parts. The new stuff was slow to reach distributors so your shop may have been subbing some chorus parts.
If you want all Record, get all Record and make sure the shop didn't swap in some non-record parts. Retail is at most $1800. I assume you are buying the frame and the group from the same shop? They'll probably cut you a deal since they will make a good amount with everything else you are buying
If you want all Record, get all Record and make sure the shop didn't swap in some non-record parts. Retail is at most $1800. I assume you are buying the frame and the group from the same shop? They'll probably cut you a deal since they will make a good amount with everything else you are buying
The DA groupset was quoted to me at $2000 and the Chorus at $1735
I was told that the Record will come in approx $300+ dollars higher than DA.
The Waterford at full MSRP list with all accessories at retail pricing.
Now you see why I'm posting here. I feel as if 'something is not quite right'. But I could be mistaken.
Originally Posted by leejb2
If you're thinking about keeping your equipment for 20+ years, then it might be worth sticking with Campy for the rebuildability, but that's a decision and a concern you'll have to evaluate for yourself.
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Originally Posted by Climb14er
Anyone care to clear things up?
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Originally Posted by Climb14er
The DA groupset was quoted to me at $2000 and the Chorus at $1735
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You-gotta-be-kidding-me on both counts. At those prices, go internet-shopping.
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https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?cat=Groupsets
Dura-Ace: $1024
Record: $16XX
You can probably beat that Record price somewhere, too.
Dura-Ace: $1024
Record: $16XX
You can probably beat that Record price somewhere, too.
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I'm struggling... trying not to post it... can't resist...
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...bzeuro_pre.htm
Ahhh. That feels better.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...bzeuro_pre.htm
Ahhh. That feels better.
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Holy crap...Shimano vs Campy vs SRAM, a BD reference and a long post from Botto all in one thread. Now...where's Ryanf....let's see if we can get cyberspace to tear at it's seam.
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just go campy and don't worry about it. chorus is all you'll ever need and then some. it's really easy actually.
put shimano out of your mind, and sram, please. come back to me after they've won dozen tours...
put shimano out of your mind, and sram, please. come back to me after they've won dozen tours...
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By all means buy your components on the internet and save money. You will be installing them all yourself, won't you?
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
just go campy and don't worry about it. chorus is all you'll ever need and then some. it's really easy actually.
put shimano out of your mind, and sram, please. come back to me after they've won dozen tours...
put shimano out of your mind, and sram, please. come back to me after they've won dozen tours...
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?cat=Groupsets
Dura-Ace: $1024
Record: $16XX
You can probably beat that Record price somewhere, too.
Dura-Ace: $1024
Record: $16XX
You can probably beat that Record price somewhere, too.
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Originally Posted by MKahrl
By all means buy your components on the internet and save money. You will be installing them all yourself, won't you?
Anyone know of a wrench in Denver who'd like to assist me on the project?
I've got my fit sheet, can order a frame and components.
You could e-mail me at climb14er@hotmail.com and I'm more than fair in compensation.
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
I'm struggling... trying not to post it... can't resist...
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...bzeuro_pre.htm
Ahhh. That feels better.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...bzeuro_pre.htm
Ahhh. That feels better.
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Originally Posted by Climb14er
They're good guys at the shop but that's why I posted here the questions.
With the bucks I'm spending on the Waterford, the groupset will be equal to or more than the frame so there's a lot of bucks riding on the choice.
Anyone know the retail price of a Record groupset, 2007 edition?
With the bucks I'm spending on the Waterford, the groupset will be equal to or more than the frame so there's a lot of bucks riding on the choice.
Anyone know the retail price of a Record groupset, 2007 edition?