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The future is 無い?
Thanks!
I saw that they were selling DA 9000 for $1,8-something
Hey Patrick,
Did you figure out anything yet?
After I leave this statistics course behind me in the early summer I plan to pick up a new group set, and I have a similar idea as what you originally posted. I want a good top level group that I won't be replacing any time soon; I want great, but not Campy super record EPS $4000 great. I'm thinking $2k
I got pretty much a full SRAM red group set for around $1.3k. The stuff that's not SRAM red is a SRAM red black compact crank and most likely the rear cassette (I haven't bought the rear cassette yet but will most likely get an ultegra cassette). Most components I got from chain reaction and the rest I got from wiggle.
Very tough decision in the 20man mark ---
1) Campy shifters still reign supreme. I tested the 9000's again today - not that impressed. Still feel not much better than 9000 yen ARSIS Microshift.
2) 9000 Brakes are better - but still. again, the Campy dual series has them beat in terms of modulation and overall control. Campy is oh-so-crisp and svelte.
3) SRAM is my overall vote simply because it works well with Shimano (of course) , is lighter, and tighter than Shimano (still). But, I'd rather be on Record..if you know what I mean.
4) Mix and Match now more than ever! Shimano 11sp means we can access Campy levers directly and just run Shimano cassette on <most> existing wheels that hae a 11sp freebody upgrade. The new Crappendale crankset is really amazing - I just wish it didn't carrry the 'stigmata'. (decals) At least its a better <name> than BoneTragger. I'm still cruising Extralite for a factory blem.
5) So - my 'best choice'
- Campy Record Levers
- Extralite QRC
- TRP Brakes or Record Brakes
- Record or 9000 deraillers
- DA Cassette
6) Best Global Value: Campy Chorus
IMO, the Chorus is still a better rig than the 9000. More comfy levers, better shifting, modulated braking, history of reliability and you can buy every single individual part from Campy.
7) Best J-Value: Ultegra This groupset does nothing bad and almost everything great. Unless you are a total weight weenie or FPT is over 400, the Ultegra is gonna work perfect for ANY kind of riding you do. Including cross, mind you. With the new 12-30 cassette option - nothing changes. It works fine!
Dura Ace 7900 - IT DOES NOT BREAK and gets the job done.
ok it does if you really try
Raced a full road season on my DA then switched everything but the brake callipers over. It's been through snow, sand, mud. Been involved in high speed crashes in Pro Criteriums and Pro CX races and just keeps coming back for more.
Can't go wrong!
Dura Ace 7900 - IT DOES NOT BREAK and gets the job done.
ok it does if you really try
Raced a full road season on my DA then switched everything but the brake callipers over. It's been through snow, sand, mud. Been involved in high speed crashes in Pro Criteriums and Pro CX races and just keeps coming back for more.
Can't go wrong!
Another vote for DA7900. Strong as hell, great shifting, reassuringly industrial construction, etc. Never stop, and impossible to break. Going to be pretty cheap now, compared to what it went for when it first came out (haven't checked, but it will be...)
There is not a day when I don't just get on my bike and ride it, safe in the knowledge that nothing is going to go wrong with my transmission. Truly an install and forget groupset. Almost a shame that one doesn't think about it, really, considering how good it is.
I ponced my bike up even more with SiSL2, and it is definitely stiffer/lighter, etc. but the DA7900 chainset is still pretty much the boss (I will sell you mine for next to naffink...)
Another vote for DA7900. Strong as hell, great shifting, reassuringly industrial construction, etc. Never stop, and impossible to break. Going to be pretty cheap now, compared to what it went for when it first came out (haven't checked, but it will be...)
There is not a day when I don't just get on my bike and ride it, safe in the knowledge that nothing is going to go wrong with my transmission. Truly an install and forget groupset. Almost a shame that one doesn't think about it, really, considering how good it is.
I ponced my bike up even more with SiSL2, and it is definitely stiffer/lighter, etc. but the DA7900 chainset is still pretty much the boss (I will sell you mine for next to naffink...)
Chorus Levers
DA 7900 Chainset (with DA9000 these will drop in price alot)
Chorus Brakes
DA 9000 FD
DA 7900 RD
Recon Cassette (can't get a 12-29 yet in Shimano)
So no compatibility issues between campy and DA? Good to read that, if I ever upgrade the shifting drive train. Not likely though.