Gear change: Campag or Shimano
04-06-08, 05:16 AM
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Gear change: Campag or Shimano
What are the disadvantages/advantages of having the down shift on a little button on the side of the hood or having it the Shimano way two levers or one? I've only ridden the Shimano but I'm thinking of specing Campag Centaur on my new bike.
04-06-08, 06:02 AM
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It's what ever floats your boat. I own both and like using both styles.
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To me, its no comparison but others like one or the other. I think at some point you need to ride both to decide.
Campy all the way baby...intuitive...multiple gear switching...elegant and to me, more ergonomic. Lance rode Dura Ace and no arguing with his success however.
Campy all the way baby...intuitive...multiple gear switching...elegant and to me, more ergonomic. Lance rode Dura Ace and no arguing with his success however.
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Or it is set up wrong...
I have small hands and no problem reaching the paddle...
Just remember wheel compatibility...
I spend time changing the freehubs on my wheels back and forth between Campy and Shimano...
Not a big deal but a little hassle...
I have small hands and no problem reaching the paddle...
Just remember wheel compatibility...
I spend time changing the freehubs on my wheels back and forth between Campy and Shimano...
Not a big deal but a little hassle...
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+1 - I too use both and believe the differences boil down to personal preference.
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Sram shifters and rear derailer. Dura Ace cranks and front derailer. Ultegra cassette. KMC X10 SL Gold chain.
done - next thread please.
done - next thread please.
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I have small hands, and found some very shallow bars. I haven't finished the bike yet, but I think shallow bars are the solution for small hands. Campy even shows Gimondi-style bars, like the old Cinelli 64 in the instructions.
