Malcolm wrote:
> I'm looking for a groupset for an Audax/Training bike and am thinking
> Campag Centaur or Veloce (triples), any views on these groupsets ?
Go for Centaur if you can comfortably afford it, otherwise Veloce is
decent enough.
Both available in 9 and 10-speed versions (although only a few dealers
have 9sp Centaur/Daytona). 9sp is cheaper and cheaper to run when it
comes to replacing chains & cassettes. Note that current-9sp Campag can
be upgraded to 10sp without having to replace much.
Centaur......
- Is Lighter.
- Chainrings are better (forged & machined versus pressed).
- Ergos, crank arms and brakes are very similar (Centaur Ergos have hole
in finger levers).
- Hubs are completely different and superior.
If you fancy non-standard chainring sizes, you could have a Mirage or
Veloce chainset and swap ring(s) for TAs*. Mirage brakes are also just as
good as (or better than) Veloce and Centaur's if you change the shoes for
Kool Stops.
* Specialites TA chainrings: v good quality and full choice of sizes but
chain doesn't shift gear so well on them (at least with the sizes I've
tried).
~PB