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I wonder how much of the subcompact thing is the Campy of tomorrow trying to cling to older riders who cling to the Campy of yesterday... me included.
Today's 11-32+ pancakes somehow make me nostalgic for the big 5 cog freewheels I saw on cheap 10 speed bikes as we called them when I was as a kid. |
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I am out of touch on the history of Campagnolo, but fell in love after buying a used old 8spd group in about 2002.
I have used Campy since with a foray to SRAM and a bit to Shimano. All work great but I just love the ‘clunk’ of Campy. I think they’ve introduced some pretty beautiful, highly functional parts in the 11spd era that are very durable and well crafted, so I don’t see the problem. Subcompact gearing seems a reasonable step for them as they try another shot at OEM, perhaps? |
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Unfortunately, I realized that the new Chorus 12s rear mech will, most likely, look like this abomination. Parts are getting less and less attractive over the years, on all brands, but there has to be a limit!
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But with more MAMILs demanding MTB gearing on their road bikes, your mechs are going to look more like MTB mechs.
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Per 'listening to the people'..the 'people' in Europe and Asia aren't really into the 'Groad bike' gig..this is just a lower gear 'road' setup..IMHO, and of course, just 'rumors'..
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I know it means not a lot BUT...9s? 10s? 11s? and now 12s...hmmmm seems the 'S' group makers followed..and have been since 1997... Lessee shimano's 12s road group?..and a sram 12s group with something other than a rear hub that's not compatible with 11s AND 12s.. Oh yes..mechanical 12s? Yes, I know electronic is a 'game changer',,,but mechanical 12s from anybody? Except Campagnolo??
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'Tail between their legs'..I know many would like to say Tullio is 'listening' to the YUGE(actually quite small) US GRoad riders out there but..not really. Quote:
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These are just, ya know, gorgeous!!(not really)...
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If this materializes, I think we'll see some interesting gravel bikes with Campy drivetrains at next year's NAHBS, and then production bikes coming for the 2020 model year. Who knows, maybe Campagnolo will have a product launch with full availability on numerous production bikes, like Sram just did with the new 12 speed Etap. Wouldn't that be smashing! It's fun to speculate and watch this stuff evolve... |
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Ya know a digital watch isn't 'in the cards' at Rolex either..how dare they?..Don't those pathetic people at Rolex know there is a YUGE market for........never mind... Quote:
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The mid reach shimanos are way down the product. Does not mean they are bad but its not where shimano is putting their efforts and pice shows that... or they would be releasing a DA mid reach
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Ever time Campag were about to be left for dead, they pulled a rabbit out of their hat with a piece of brilliance: ergo shifting...ultra torque...11 speed...shamal....bora.
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