Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Douglas wrote: >Okay, this takes me back to my teenage years, when every little piece of >cash I had ever made was tied up in a Cinelli (B, couldn't afford the best), >with Campagnolo gear (Record, couldn't afford Nuovo Record). I haven't even >*thought* about high-end racing bikes since. Is Campagnolo still a notch >better than the Japanese stuff? In some minds, yes. But in reality, no. I am completely happy with Shimano DuraAce, it is excellent! I have an American frame made from Italian tubing, Dutch tires on French rims with Swiss spokes, Japanese drivetrain, Italian stem, bars and saddle. Seat post made in Florida (I think), chainlube is English. American, German, Swedish, Japanese cameras. All this stuff works great. Its a big wonderful world! and just back from a ride, Henry (now this is more like the LUG I know) ****************************************** As Henry noted, the current Shimano gear is functionally just as good as the Campy gear. Not that I would have any Shimano gear on my bikes though! Strong philosphical differences there! American: custom steel frame (tubing flavor unknown), headset, rear brake, bottom bracket, lube Japanese: seatpost, handlebars, front brake, brake levers, front derailleur Italian: rear derailleur, stem, crank, pedals, bar tape, front hub German: rear hub, freewheel, chain, camera in jersey pocket French: shifters, rims English: saddle Swiss: spokes Thailand: tires (Italian parent company) Tom Finnegan Seattle (life is too short to ride clinchers)