My current ride has Campy Record (2006), and I want to change the sprockets to 12-25 for a lower gear. The stores around here are out of 10S Record and Chorus and do not expect to get more because these models are going to 11S in 2009. Veloce and Centaur are still available in 10S in 2009. My questions are:
1. I am assuming Veloce or Centaur 10S will work with 2006 Record shifter/rear derailleur. Is this correct?
2. An earlier post claimed Veloce sprockets produced more noise than Chorus. The reason was thought to be the lower machining tolerances of Veloce, though some disputed this. Any further thoughts on this point? Is it worth my time to hunt for a 10S Record/Chorus?
3. Comparing Veloce and Centaur in 2009, Veloce is 15 g heavier and the finish is galvanized, as opposed to Nickel-Chromed. Not that I really care about 15 g, but does anyone know why there is this difference in weight? Also, in your experience, how do galvanized vs Ni-Cr finishes compare in areas like corrosion, wear, or others?
Thanks again.
1. I am assuming Veloce or Centaur 10S will work with 2006 Record shifter/rear derailleur. Is this correct?
2. An earlier post claimed Veloce sprockets produced more noise than Chorus. The reason was thought to be the lower machining tolerances of Veloce, though some disputed this. Any further thoughts on this point? Is it worth my time to hunt for a 10S Record/Chorus?
3. Comparing Veloce and Centaur in 2009, Veloce is 15 g heavier and the finish is galvanized, as opposed to Nickel-Chromed. Not that I really care about 15 g, but does anyone know why there is this difference in weight? Also, in your experience, how do galvanized vs Ni-Cr finishes compare in areas like corrosion, wear, or others?
Thanks again.