Things I don't like about Campagnolo users. [Archive]

rustychisel

04-09-2013, 09:38 PM

can't steal their back wheel for a quick change when your Sh[it]mano wheel punctures for the 4th time?

Nothing actually, except the stupid referencing of 'Campy' on internet forums. FFS how lazy or stupid do you have to be not to spell it correctly?

Tony T

04-09-2013, 09:39 PM

discuss :eek:

"Their S#$t is better than mine" :)

AgilisMerlin

04-09-2013, 09:40 PM

or the crisp/clack of those ergonomically friendly brifters

bluesea

04-09-2013, 09:42 PM

neiltron

04-09-2013, 09:43 PM

The best part about the campyonly.com forums are the text filters that change Shimano to ShimaNO

rustychisel

04-09-2013, 09:46 PM

Spell it how joo say it, mang.

I always finish masticating before opining

AgilisMerlin

04-09-2013, 09:48 PM

http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/fight.jpg

ultraman6970

04-09-2013, 09:52 PM

Things I don't like about Campagnolo users.???

That campy users can fix anything and nothing is a problem no matter what brand of components the bike has, always is an easy fix for them.

Uncle Jam's Army

04-09-2013, 10:02 PM

"Yeah, but it's repairable."

AgilisMerlin

04-09-2013, 10:11 PM

and the accepted fact of how "professional the packaging and marketing is"

http://www.sunrisecyclery.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Campagnolo-80th.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7648269056_632953984b_b.jpg

Jaq

04-09-2013, 10:19 PM

One doesn't "use" Campy. One enters into a partnership with perfection, a mutually beneficial love affair that is always giving, never demanding, and leaves the world a happier, prettier, nobler place.

Peter B

04-09-2013, 10:56 PM

What's not to like about Campagnolo??

Or their users???

FlashUNC

04-09-2013, 11:24 PM

Just because some other people made bad life choices...

Peter B

04-09-2013, 11:49 PM

Just because some other people made bad life choices...

No, really, I think OP's pretty ok with the decisions he's made...

hainy

04-10-2013, 01:44 AM

I have only ever used campagnolo and after 15 years still haven't found a good reason to use anything else.

Just got myself a campagnolo jersey and it's good too.

cfox

04-10-2013, 04:37 AM

Campy guys are weird. They always seem to have briefcases full of bike parts or tools

Elefantino

04-10-2013, 05:09 AM

What's not to like? Chicks dig Campy (or Campagnolo if you're anal ;) or Campag if you're from across the pond).

jpw

04-10-2013, 06:14 AM

snobbish

William

04-10-2013, 07:04 AM

They must have girlie hands to fit on those campy hoods.:p

;):D

William

Lewis Moon

04-10-2013, 08:04 AM

Superior decision making skills?

PS: I didn't know there was a Campagnolo only forum. Bookmarked.

Formulasaab

04-10-2013, 08:13 AM

That I am forced to share the limited supply of components with them.

mcteague

04-10-2013, 08:34 AM

They must have girlie hands to fit on those campy hoods.:p

;):D

William
I wear size XL gloves and think the latest generation of Campagnolo hoods are really comfortable.:cool:

Tim

charliedid

04-10-2013, 08:35 AM

So many think they won a spring classic or a stage in the Tour, when in fact they just bought some bike parts.

Lanterne Rouge

04-10-2013, 09:14 AM

they must have girlie hands to fit on those campy hoods.:p

;):d

william

+1

shovelhd

04-10-2013, 09:38 AM

Not enough of them.

retrofit

04-10-2013, 09:52 AM

Campagnolo users have better tattoos

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1288/605926626_da9754ee20_z.jpg

FlashUNC

04-10-2013, 09:56 AM

No, really, I think OP's pretty ok with the decisions he's made...

I meant anyone riding SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSRAM or that Fishing Lure Equipment from Japan.

Clearly the only choice for bike parts is from Vicenza.

ntb1001

04-10-2013, 10:11 AM

I almost went with Dura Ace when I bought my Cervelo a couple of years ago because it was on the bike...I test rode it and liked it. I was doing the purchase....then the inner voice started screaming at me....I then asked the shop to remove all the shimaNO and install a Camapgnolo Record 11 groupo....and Campagnolo wheels.
My inner voice was then quietened.

BumbleBeeDave

04-10-2013, 10:25 AM

. . . people who really don't like too many things. :mad: :rolleyes:

BBD

EDS

04-10-2013, 10:46 AM

Threads like this?

veggieburger

04-10-2013, 10:56 AM

Campy users are too hairy.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbswtqQSgf1ron1ypo1_1280.jpg

Lewis Moon

04-10-2013, 10:58 AM

Campy users are too hairy.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbswtqQSgf1ron1ypo1_1280.jpg

I want those clogs.

mcteague

04-10-2013, 11:14 AM

Campy users are too hairy.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbswtqQSgf1ron1ypo1_1280.jpg

And drive Buicks!:eek:

Tim

thirdgenbird

04-10-2013, 11:27 AM

And drive Buicks!:eek:

Tim

The general public would probably view a rainbow adorned station wagon quite differently than a cyclist would view it.

veggieburger

04-10-2013, 11:45 AM

The general public would probably view a rainbow adorned station wagon quite differently than a cyclist would view it.

Esp with a hairy clog-wearing bear at the helm.

jr59

04-10-2013, 12:03 PM

Riders of the other brands that *itch about Camagnolo riders!

just look at my sig

Ahneida Ride

04-10-2013, 01:06 PM

They must have girlie hands to fit on those campy hoods.:p

;):D

William

I got 2002 Record ..... William has a point ....

bikingshearer

04-10-2013, 01:19 PM

That I am forced to share the limited supply of components with them.

Yup. That's pretty much it.

victoryfactory

04-10-2013, 04:53 PM

Shimano is for Buddhists
SRAM is for new age Hippies
Campy is for Fundamentalists

VF

67-59

04-10-2013, 04:58 PM

Shimano is for Fishermen
SRAM is for new age Hippies
Campy is for Fundamentalists

VF

Fixed it for ya....

OtayBW

04-10-2013, 05:29 PM

It's almost a crime NOT to put Campy on certain bikes.

Let's face it: some bikes just really have to have Campy...........

...like all of MINE! :banana:

Frankwurst

04-10-2013, 06:08 PM

They won't buy my used parts but I'll buy theirs. :beer:

AgilisMerlin

04-10-2013, 06:12 PM

they brag about "taking apart ergo levers blindfolded while drinking a Super Tuscan."

victoryfactory

04-10-2013, 06:27 PM

Fixed it for ya....

Ha ha ha.....
See, that doesn't bother me because
I'm the Buddhist.

DoubleButted

04-10-2013, 09:06 PM

The Campy or nothing guys don't ride mountain bikes. Not sure if that's a problem though.:confused:

FlashUNC

04-10-2013, 09:11 PM

The Campy or nothing guys don't ride mountain bikes. Not sure if that's a problem though.:confused:

To those who aren't dedicated, sure:

http://www.campyonly.com/images/catalogs/1991/91euclid.jpg

bcm119

04-10-2013, 10:03 PM

Hard to generalize about Campy users because it seems like everyone rides Campy now. Last week I saw a Chorus 10 gruppo at Costco, right between the lawn mowers and the gas grill aisles. I don't know, I'd rather ride something with a little panache.

Elefantino

04-10-2013, 10:17 PM

Looking at it another way, it's doubtful anyone would start a "Things I don't like about Shimano (or SRAM) users" thread.

Pity tends to get in the way of dislike. :eek:

:D

Doberman

04-11-2013, 03:46 AM

I hope this thread was started as a joke?

oldpotatoe

04-11-2013, 06:39 AM

The Campy or nothing guys don't ride mountain bikes. Not sure if that's a problem though.:confused:

Not a problem for me. I prefer non mechanized hiking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF4b3Md-s3c

charliedid

04-11-2013, 06:51 AM

I hope this thread was started as a joke?

I bet you do...

BSUdude

04-11-2013, 12:16 PM

I thought I heard awhile back campy was looking to start offering some of their groups as OEM equipment on some bikes. If that happens then the campy "club" will really be a thing of the past.

On a related note, I have campy on my road bike and love it.

Hard to generalize about Campy users because it seems like everyone rides Campy now. Last week I saw a Chorus 10 gruppo at Costco, right between the lawn mowers and the gas grill aisles. I don't know, I'd rather ride something with a little panache.

choke

04-11-2013, 01:38 PM

The Campy or nothing guys don't ride mountain bikes. Not sure if that's a problem though.:confused:Well....

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww155/ciocctoo/Scapin/DSCN2043.jpg

54ny77

04-11-2013, 01:55 PM

what???? you gotta be kidding.

5 gallon bucket of tzatziki and a Chorus group sounds like a good day at Costco...

\Last week I saw a Chorus 10 gruppo at Costco, right between the lawn mowers and the gas grill aisles. I don't know, I'd rather ride something with a little panache.

AgilisMerlin

04-11-2013, 03:37 PM

I hope this thread was started as a joke?

my entire family has dotted friction levers on our keyrings :banana:

ntb1001

04-11-2013, 04:40 PM

I thought I heard awhile back campy was looking to start offering some of their groups as OEM equipment on some bikes. If that happens then the campy "club" will really be a thing of the past.

On a related note, I have campy on my road bike and love it.

Campagnolo used to be OEM once upon a time...that's when they were the biggest...
I believe they are trying for OEM again, especially Witt the new Athena EPS.
If anything...the campy club will get bigger.
I have only had Campagnolo on every bike I've owned except mtn bike...since I was 16 years old..now my kids...

15 years old...super record 11
13 years old...record 11

I have them hooked on campy already.

jchasse

04-11-2013, 08:00 PM

The Campy or nothing guys don't ride mountain bikes. Not sure if that's a problem though.:confused:

Some of us do.

Ralph

04-11-2013, 08:47 PM

Campy users are too hairy.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbswtqQSgf1ron1ypo1_1280.jpg

Where did that pic come from? Some of us old folks know who that was. Bill Woodall was Campy!

soulspinner

04-12-2013, 05:13 AM

Campagnolo used to be OEM once upon a time...that's when they were the biggest...
I believe they are trying for OEM again, especially Witt the new Athena EPS.
If anything...the campy club will get bigger.
I have only had Campagnolo on every bike I've owned except mtn bike...since I was 16 years old..now my kids...

15 years old...super record 11
13 years old...record 11

I have them hooked on campy already.

Kids raised right!:)

Lionel

04-12-2013, 05:47 AM

14 years old is the right age to switch fro record to super record :)

dancinkozmo

04-12-2013, 06:08 AM

cfox

04-12-2013, 06:11 AM

14 years old is the right age to switch fro record to super record :)

When I was 14 I had a purple 1st gen Cannondale. With money I earned parking cars at a flea market, I slowly replaced the oem crap with Super Record and a pair of Campy tubular wheels. My friends thought I was weird.