I've put about 1500 miles on my stock 2004 Bianchi Giro (serios club riding but no racing) and I'm finding that although I really like the frame, the Shimano 105 components don't work as well as I'd like them to. The shifting and braking are mediocre at best.
I've always thought about upgrading to Campy Record for smoother function and weight reduction and I'd like to get some opinions. I've road a couple of friend's very high-end bikes with Campy Record and I feel that the funtioning of their components is far superior to my Shimnano 105's. If I upgraded my brake calipers, brake levers, and seatpost to Campy could I shave a lb or 2 of my 19.5 lb Giro?
Of course I understand that purchasing a new bike with a Campy group would save me money but I don't want to part with my frame. Am I missing something...Is there something a higher end frame can do for me?
Any opinions would be appreciated.
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I've always thought about upgrading to Campy Record for smoother function and weight reduction and I'd like to get some opinions. I've road a couple of friend's very high-end bikes with Campy Record and I feel that the funtioning of their components is far superior to my Shimnano 105's. If I upgraded my brake calipers, brake levers, and seatpost to Campy could I shave a lb or 2 of my 19.5 lb Giro?
Of course I understand that purchasing a new bike with a Campy group would save me money but I don't want to part with my frame. Am I missing something...Is there something a higher end frame can do for me?
Any opinions would be appreciated.
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