2018 potential new build: Ultegra R8000 vs Chorus?

[R3awak3n]

campy does not have a group that compares to r8000 though. Centaur is cheap, potenza is close but I think r8000 is nice. Maybe silly but chorus seem equivalent to DA, maybe a tiny bit heavier but the quality on chorus is top notch.

I still have to try my etap, its ready to go just waiting on the frame. I may be proven wrong and I am a big campy guy but from handling the group it is as nice as my chorus and record groups. The build quality is there, the silver is gorgeous the crankset is good looking, light and well built. We will see how well it setups and shifts.

[zross312]

Ashamed to admit that I've never ridden a modern Campy group - but I'll be the first to ask, why not have a look at Force 22? Lighter than R8000 and Chorus, cheaper too, and with really good hood ergonomics. I've got it on my Litespeed and got used to the shifting action pretty fast (coming from Ultegra on my previous bike). Just food for thought...

[pakora]

I have only held the R8020 levers in my hands and everything just felt right for a second.

I've never used modern Campy though, I'm coming from silver 10sp Chorus on the bike with all of the miles. And I like it a lot. But when I had 105 10sp on a race bike I was amazed at how reliable the shifting was even though it "felt" soft.

[Davist]

Originally Posted by kansukee

Campagnolo, it isn't even debatable. That shop owner is an idiot, or cheap.

good grief. sometimes the answers illuminate the poster more than provide any insight. Ultegra is good, has a 34t if needed/desired on 8000. Chorus is also fine. Here, I guess, the shop owner I know and trust is apparently an idiot as am I.

[zap]

Zaps new bike (trainer/beater) has new 8000 Ultegra. Mostly. The bike has Bontrager dual mount brakes which are pretty nice.

It works and looks good enough but rates a one (out of five) on the panache scale. There is a Crumpoton in the house with Campy SR so that loads up the fleets panache level quite a bit.

The 50/34 rings don't help. It's weird but I will give it time before purchasing a 52/36 or 53/39. But one could climb a wall with the 34/28 combo so have to keep that in mind.

Anyhow, if I had one road bike, it would have Campy groupo.

[jtbadge]

The quality is there across the board. Try everything - even SRAM! - and ride whatever has the most comfortable lever hoods and shift feel/motion to you.

That said, if you like how it feels on the bike you already have, my vote is for 6800.

[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Shhh...but I paid less for my new Chorus group than I’ve seen anyone offering R8000...and have pieced together R11 and SR11 for less than 9100...

But anyway, yes, good gloves do help...and really, the best shifters with gloves on are downtube, thumbies, bar-end, or eTap...but barring those, I’d rather shift Campy any cold/wet day over Shimano. And Shimano over Double-Tap for dam sure...unless I can start a ride and never have to downshift...I love how SRAM feels in one direction...its climbing back up the cassette that sux rox.

$771 with no upcharge for a mid cage RD and 11-34
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano...et-102895.html

$1000 (only 52/36 - 12/27 so probably an extra $50 to $100 with proper cassette options)
http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-cho...oupset-2015-1/

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

$771 with no upcharge for a mid cage RD and 11-34
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano...et-102895.html

$1000 (only 52/36 - 12/27 so probably an extra $50 to $100 with proper cassette options)
http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-cho...oupset-2015-1/

dang chorus from england has gone up, I paid much less about a year ago

[oldguy00]

Sorry if someone else already suggested it, I breezed over the thread, but.....instead of spending the extra 350 on chorus, I say kick in a little extra on top of that and go with the newer Ultegra Di2.
I've used/tried most of the mech and electric groups out there. I'm not an expert, but I will say, once you go bl....er.....electric, you never go back!!

OK, I did just put some campy chorus on a used Colnago EP, but I am already thinking I should have put di2 on it...

[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

dang chorus from england has gone up, I paid much less about a year ago

Seems the HO stuff has affected the availability of standard 2015 Revolution. Supplies are limited!

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

dang chorus from england has gone up, I paid much less about a year ago

Pound and the Euro are strengthening against the dollar.

[tylercheung]

it would be vs the Yen, no? since both parts are coming from the UK...

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

$771 with no upcharge for a mid cage RD and 11-34
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano...et-102895.html

699 from chain reaction right now.

[GregL]

Eurobikeparts.com has Ultegra 8000 and 6800 in stock. I've purchased from them several times with good service and fast shipping.

$750 for 8000: https://www.eurobikeparts.com/prodde...rod=SH-ULR8000
$660 for 6800: https://www.eurobikeparts.com/prodde...prod=SH-UL6800

Greg

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by tylercheung

it would be vs the Yen, no? since both parts are coming from the UK...

I was referring to the increase in Campy prices.