Opinions Wanted: Building up a new bike

[H. Guy]

> So looking into things a bit closer it seems the Chorus isn't offered in a triple; Only Record or
> Centaur. To go triple you need either pay the price for a Record BB and cranks OR go to Centaur.
> I've heard that for most things centaur isn't much different than Chorus BUT the BB is an
> exception. I hear the Chorus and Record BB is much smoother and lighter than Centaur.

no question: record. my bike is a mix of everything from ultegra to centaur to chorus, but when it
came time to make a decision on the crankset: record. and i'm not going to even pretend i made a
careful, rational decision about it. they're just flat-out gorgeous.

hg

 

[Qui Si Parla Ca]

Brad-<< I hear the Chorus and Record BB is much smoother and lighter than Centaur.

Lighter certainly-288grams for Centaur, 233 for Chorus triple, 198 for Record, but not smoother. The
AC-H is a very smooth BB. Remember 90 grams is 3 ounces tho-not much..

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[Paul Kopit]

On 31 May 2003 12:34:13 GMT, [email protected] (Qui si parla Campagnolo) wrote:

>Probably but the cranks won't be 'centered' on the frameset, as the Chorus/Record triple BB are not
>symmetric...

How uncentered is a Record triple on a Centaur 111?

 

[Bobqzzi]

On 29 May 2003 19:36:16 -0700, [email protected] (Brad) wrote:

>Paul,
>
>But that setup seems to sacrifice my high end. The 13/29 was just for hills. On my more normal
>rides I often get spun out at 12/53. Ideally if I stuck with a double I would like more range on
>both the top and the bottom. Is there a way to setup the crank with something like 53/34 and run
>an 11/23?
>
Spun out? a 53/12 yields 35mph at 100 rpm, and 28 at 80 rpm. Pretty fast to still be pedaling.

 

[Brad]

Thanks for all the informative replies. I'm still trying to work things out.

One question I have is related to the rear deraileur. Besides needing a medium or long cage is there
any difference between a double and triple rear deraileur? I've seen separate prices for the triple
record rear deraileur but I expect its just a long cage. Is there a long cage Chorus version?

Basically I'm leaning towards all Chorus with the record cranks and front deraileur.

 

[Robin Hubert]

"Brad" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Thanks for all the informative replies. I'm still trying to work things out.
>
> One question I have is related to the rear deraileur. Besides needing a medium or long cage is
> there any difference between a double and triple rear deraileur? I've seen separate prices for the
> triple record rear deraileur but I expect its just a long cage. Is there a long cage Chorus
> version?

A short cage derailer is generally for double cranks. Long cages are for triples. "Medium" cages are
'tweeners that serve no good purpose except Campagnolo says you need one to run a 29T cog on a
double setup. Shimano also offers a slightly shorter than long cage mtb derailer.

--
Robin Hubert <[email protected]>

> Basically I'm leaning towards all Chorus with the record cranks and front deraileur.

 

[Brad]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for thier suggestions.

After I got over the sticker shock I went ahead and splurged.

I purchased a mix of chorus and record parts to build up a triple. The deraileurs and cranks are
record. Everything else chorus. Well almost everything. I picked up a Chris King headset and am
having CXP33 rims built up with 32 spoke 14/15 spikes.

I'm getting very excited out this. I went ahead and got the kit from Gvh as Gary was about the only
person who answered email questions in a timely manner and he also has great prices. The kit should
ship next week so within a few weeks I'll know how this all turns out...

Brad