I can get the groups for about $250 price difference. Would it be worth it to go with the Record over the Chorus or vice versa? This bike will be raced, but also used for commuting and daily rides. Thoughts?
$250 difference? For me that's a no-brainer. Record. Chorus is a nice group, but if you're not saving a ton of money, why not opt for the best.cucamelsmd15 said:I can get the groups for about $250 price difference. Would it be worth it to go with the Record over the Chorus or vice versa? This bike will be raced, but also used for commuting and daily rides. Thoughts?
Shimanocucamelsmd15 said:. Thoughts?
Chuck731 said:Ignore the pragmatical brutes who tell you Chorus is just as good. Grin and bear the extra $250. What does it signify? The pain will be gone in a few weeks. Thereafter, and for years to come, the mere sight of Campy record will bring delight to your mind and pleasure to your heart.
I'll give you that about the hoods. My winter bike has Ultegra (Primary ride has Record) and I almost forgot how much I liked the hoods...Plus they are easier to use with a heavy winter glove. Regarding the cables, it sounds like your friend might need to re-do the cables and housings with a little more slack. Mine move just as freely as the Shimano (130mm stem though, but it shouldn't matter..).531Aussie said:Shimano
the hoods feels much nicer, unless the 10-speed Campag stuff has changed in recent years.
I also don't like the way the cables come out of the bars on Campag. This is probably just a one-off, and I know the cables have 2 exit options, but a friend of mine has a smallish bike (53cm) with a short stem (90mm), and the cables are jammed up so tight from the bars and down along the head-tube that it affects his steering! He can't ride no-hands coz the bars don't move at all freely.
Actually, half the reason I went with Campy was because the hoods were comfortable. I have Shimano stuff now, and after riding the Campy, I found out what I had been missing. The Shimano just digs my hands a little too much.531Aussie said:Shimano
the hoods feels much nicer, unless the 10-speed Campag stuff has changed in recent years.
I also don't like the way the cables come out of the bars on Campag. This is probably just a one-off, and I know the cables have 2 exit options, but a friend of mine has a smallish bike (53cm) with a short stem (90mm), and the cables are jammed up so tight from the bars and down along the head-tube that it affects his steering! He can't ride no-hands coz the bars don't move at all freely.
Dieseldan said:Only real difference is the price and finish. '06 Chorus is as good as '04 Record.
cucamelsmd15 said:I can get the groups for about $250 price difference. Would it be worth it to go with the Record over the Chorus or vice versa? This bike will be raced, but also used for commuting and daily rides. Thoughts?
Jaguar27 said:Earlier in the week I posed a similar question, I needed a 13/29 Cassette for my all Record Six13...I was considering Chorus, I called my LBS and he had a Chorus in stock...when I got there I asked if he had a Record version, he did, the last one...he told me there's no difference, only the weight, which is negligable....but as I was standing there I thought, Bollocks, I'll keep the bike Record...the extra money is spent and a thing of the past and the Bike IS still "Full Record"
If he wanted logic, it would be a question of Xenon or Mirage.JohnO said:Not to wax in too maudlin a fashion, but do you ride because it's a logical thing to do, or do you ride because you love doing it?
I already have a King headsetAdam-from-SLO said:Your right.. it is still full Record, but Cassettes do wear out after XXXX's thousands of miles/ if properly maintained- chains replaced every 1200 or so miles... will go a little extra. There is a $100 difference between Chorus + Record cassettes. Even though like I said before about Record rings/cassettes being a bit more durable , with the cassette situation I'd go Chorus... unless I was hard-core CAT 1 - semi-pro racer.
To the origional poster, I'd go with that Record deal you were talking about for an extra $250.... but get a Chorus cassette(which will save some $$ there) , and in exchange GET a King headset. Also, if you need a seat-post..... the Chorus Carbon should be good enough... and it will also save you some $$, or if you could find a Chorus/Titanium seatpost... that would also be nice as well (durability issues w/ Carbon posts.... maybe , not too many durability issues w/ Ti. posts).
cucamelsmd15 said:I already have a King headset
Im going with the Record, and a Eurus wheelset, because when bought together, it sweetens the package and saves me a bit of money as well. Ill probably buy a Chorus cassette to go on the set of training wheels, and race with the Record. Weight isnt really an issue, so I wont be buying carbon cranks or anything like that. I got the Record anyway, that should give me enough snob appeal
Ah well, each to their owncucamelsmd15 said:Actually, half the reason I went with Campy was because the hoods were comfortable. I have Shimano stuff now, and after riding the Campy, I found out what I had been missing. The Shimano just digs my hands a little too much.
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