A few questions about Campagnolo 12 speed groupsets

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by duff_duffy

I never thought I’d see the day where I like that Thomson setback post...but today is that day!

They definitely need to be used with a sloping TT where there will be a lot of exposed post. Really fits the 90s/aughts MTB/cross bike vibe.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by ciclista_tifoso

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[With the disclaimer that this is all subjective]

For those of you that switched from Shimano/SRAM to Campy, did it take time to adjust to the location/positioning of the thumb shifters?

I'm strongly considering Chorus 12 on my next bike (an "all terrain" bike, so there'll be no racing going on), but have only ridden Ultegra on road bikes to this point -- no complaints, always reliable. I plan to test ride a campy setup in the weeks ahead, but interested in other perspectives on this. The thumb shifters appear to be placed to avoid 'getting in the way' when not shifting, but within reach to minimize the need to stretch much.

Ultimately it's just a matter of getting out there and testing the shifters myself, of course.

I made the switch way back when both were 8 speed. I had a Cannondale with Ultegra STI and bought a Tommasini Sintesi frame. An Italian bike needs Italian components, so I bought my first Campy Record group for it. After the first ride I was sold. I never bought shimano again.

I have small hands and I've read comments about thumb button issues, but I always wonder if those users are trying to push the button with the end of their thumb. I use whatever parts touches the end of the button. Being able to shift 3 sprockets smaller with a quick push beats the tap tap tap.

[s4life]

I am planning on using SR12 disc with SRAM Eagle cassettes. I run a similar setup with 11 speed (SR11 with X-1190 cassettes) and works beautifully. Anyone has run this setup before? It seems it could work

[Velocipede]

Originally Posted by duff_duffy

I never thought I’d see the day where I like that Thomson setback post...but today is that day!

It looks perfect of this build. I am not a fan of the bent post but it looks great on this one.

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

Thanks!

I am pretty confident it’s the only seatpost for the build.

Agreed. It looks perfect. Great build on it.

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

It's going to be 1x13 by all rumors.

No comment. . But whatever it is I have it on order already. I will say, I really like it. It has my vote for a new __________.(fill in the blank).

[ciclista_tifoso]

Originally Posted by Dave

I made the switch way back when both were 8 speed. I had a Cannondale with Ultegra STI and bought a Tommasini Sintesi frame. An Italian bike needs Italian components, so I bought my first Campy Record group for it. After the first ride I was sold. I never bought shimano again.

I have small hands and I've read comments about thumb button issues, but I always wonder if those users are trying to push the button with the end of their thumb. I use whatever parts touches the end of the button. Being able to shift 3 sprockets smaller with a quick push beats the tap tap tap.

Helpful to know, thanks!

I have relatively large mitts (6' tall) so may need to test them out on a test ride to see how those thumb shifters may impact my general handlebar-riding positions.


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[Dave]

Campy brake hoods also have a shorter reach than the others, so you may need longer reach bars or a longer stem, compared to a shimano setup. With a short torso, I use 80mm reach bars.

I notice trek using long 100mm reach bars and stubby stems on their stock bikes. Some folks might have some knee to bar contact with that type of setup.

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Really fits the 90s/aughts MTB/cross bike vibe.

This vibe?

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

Done.

Road trim pictured.

I’ve got a second wheelset with Gravel King EXT tires and an 11-34

GORGEOUS..copy to sram...

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by ciclista_tifoso

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[With the disclaimer that this is all subjective]

For those of you that switched from Shimano/SRAM to Campy, did it take time to adjust to the location/positioning of the thumb shifters?

I'm strongly considering Chorus 12 on my next bike (an "all terrain" bike, so there'll be no racing going on), but have only ridden Ultegra on road bikes to this point -- no complaints, always reliable. I plan to test ride a campy setup in the weeks ahead, but interested in other perspectives on this. The thumb shifters appear to be placed to avoid 'getting in the way' when not shifting, but within reach to minimize the need to stretch much.

Ultimately it's just a matter of getting out there and testing the shifters myself, of course.

Of course..when in the trenches, we always said get the lever that your hands like the most..if your hands don't care, get Campagnolo.

BUT, the thumb button on Campagnolo shifters have been around for almost 30 years..you'll find it's easy..MUCH clickier shifts too(compared to shimano) with the ability to select more than one higher gear at a time plus much more forgiving front der..you'll love it.

[ciclista_tifoso]

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Sound advice -- I imagine I will indeed once I get my mitts on them..

[acorn_user]

Originally Posted by ciclista_tifoso

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Sound advice -- I imagine I will indeed once I get my mitts on them..

I always found that the biggest change was that the brake levers are fixed and don't move. I have small hands and I found I didn't like braking from the hoods with Shimano, but did with Campagnolo. So that settled it (I have ridden lots of miles on Shimano over the years though, but I've always had Campagnolo 9 on my main bike until this year when I went to 12).

[skiezo]

Reviving this old thread. Having some issues with my 10 speed record/chorus mix after about 30K mile and one rebuild. I will get both shifters rebuilt by my LBS but had to see what is new after so long on 10S.
So I just ordered a chorus 12,34/50, 11/32, 172.5 cranks to go on the Ti Desalvo. I do have a set of 11S record brakes NIB that my go on instead of the chorus brakes.
Velomine has the best price on this set so he get my $$.