The official Campagnolo WRL discussion thread - Page 16

glepore · #**226** 06-05-2023, 07:25 AM

At the press conference for the intro, Campy reps admitted that some WT teams would continue to use the older gear ratios. The WT is a pretty conservative place, equipment wise. And not many of us big ring up steady 5-6% pitches like some pros.

Dave · #**227** 06-05-2023, 07:52 AM

I can big ring 6-8% grades, but my big ring is a 46. That's what happens when you're 70.

peanutgallery · #**228** 06-05-2023, 09:33 AM

Lost in translation, the Swiss say it with much more panache

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Bike designers are really losing imagination.

"CREATE SPEED" in huge block text on the DT? They can't do better than that to create some excitement for their brand?

Charles M · #**229** 06-05-2023, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jimoots

As bullish as I am on trad/larger front ring ratios, if we want to be intellectually honest about the 'well AG2R made the decision to use 53/39' statement', we have to wait for support from Power2Max for the new BCD.

I suspect if they really wanted to run the new chainrings P2M could have made it happen, but I have no idea on complications around manufacturing a powermeter so gotta give benefit of the doubt in the short term.

Even long term, it will be fun to watch what get's plugged in.

Pro teams have been swapping out kit based on need for ever - Angliru stages running triples // Crazy flat Spanish wind stages and big rings // Dead flat TT's etc).

Every substantial manufacturer has had to manipulate groups / Swap parts during the season.

Old School · #**230** 06-05-2023, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Bike designers are really losing imagination.

"CREATE SPEED" in huge block text on the DT? They can't do better than that to create some excitement for their brand?

I would have expected to see that catchphrase here. (photoshop)

dana_e · #**231** 06-07-2023, 10:29 PM

Thinking the front mech will not have as many drops as that 1 x brand

robertbb · #**232** 06-08-2023, 05:19 PM

Well, overnight at the Dauphine, AG2r rider Ben Oconnor dropped a chain towards the end of the stage.

I believe he's one of the ones riding wireless Super Record.

Could it be because of the non-standard rings, or perhaps something else...

mcteague · #**233** 06-08-2023, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by robertbb

Well, overnight at the Dauphine, AG2r rider Ben Oconnor dropped a chain towards the end of the stage.

I believe he's one of the ones riding wireless Super Record.

Could it be because of the non-standard rings, or perhaps something else...

To paraphrase Dave Stohler “everyone drops a chain….I just didn’t know”.

Tim

peanutgallery · #**234** 06-08-2023, 06:24 PM

Sort of like getting saddled with a Suzuki in Supercross

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertbb

Well, overnight at the Dauphine, AG2r rider Ben Oconnor dropped a chain towards the end of the stage.

I believe he's one of the ones riding wireless Super Record.

Could it be because of the non-standard rings, or perhaps something else...

dana_e · #**235** 06-08-2023, 07:40 PM

SkyNet is now controlling your chain drop. Go downtube friction! Oh wait, you do not have the bosses for that. Clamp on bosses, the WRL of the future.

robertbb · #**236** 06-09-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dana_e

SkyNet is now controlling your chain drop. Go downtube friction! Oh wait, you do not have the bosses for that. Clamp on bosses, the WRL of the future.

"Hey Siri, make the TdF interesting..."

Wookski · #**237** 06-09-2023, 08:19 PM

I’ve just placed an order for a custom build with the new SR Wireless. The compact cranks are a real challenge for me- call me old but road bikes just look goofy with compact cranks. Let’s see how the previous generation super record 12 crank in 53/39 plays with the new front mech.

Coffee Rider · #**238** 06-09-2023, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookski

I’ve just placed an order for a custom build with the new SR Wireless. The compact cranks are a real challenge for me- call me old but road bikes just look goofy with compact cranks. Let’s see how the previous generation super record 12 crank in 53/39 plays with the new front mech.

What is the bike? I'll eventually be putting the group on a Cherubim Cento Racer.

Wookski · #**239** 06-09-2023, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Rider

What is the bike? I'll eventually be putting the group on a Cherubim Cento Racer.

Nice! I’ve got a cherubim racer on super record 11- love that bike.

I’m getting a woods built up with cento tubing, the owner is a fixture at my local cafe.

Old School · #**240** 06-09-2023, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wookski

I’ve just placed an order for a custom build with the new SR Wireless. The compact cranks are a real challenge for me- call me old but road bikes just look goofy with compact cranks. Let’s see how the previous generation super record 12 crank in 53/39 plays with the new front mech.

For me, I figure I can hide a 34 front easier than I can hide a 32 rear.