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Campag/Shimano

  • 25-11-2010 10:59pm
    #1
    enoonan
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭


    Lo All,
    I'm thinking of upgrading the groupset on my road bike instead of just changing the bike. I have a Spec Allez 16 with the Shimano 2300 groupset on it and I want to go 10sp but I want to keep my frame as it fits very well and I really like it.

    Anyhow I was looking at either getting the new Shimano 105 groupset or else the new Campag Centaur groupset. Both are just about at the limit of my budget.

    Can anyone recommend one over the other or give me an idea of the pros and cons of each??

    Thanks in advance

    Eoin


Comments

  • #2
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    enoonan wrote: »
    Both are just about at the limit of my budget...
    does this help at all, or this?


  • #3
    enoonan
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭enoonan


    Thanks Pete.
    I have read both but I am looking for a bit of insider info from people that might have been using either as to reliability, issues etc.

    Thanks again though

    Eoin


  • #4
    Single Malt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭Single Malt


    If the budget stretches I would go Centaur, but the 105 id c. €470, while centaur is upwards of €600 for the UltraTorque version. I have no idea of the price of the powertorque (2011) version, except that its cheaper due to easier manufacturing processes. That said I am not a fan of the powertorque from a technical view. I have used a 2010 Centaur group since Feb. with absolutely no issues.

    On a technical note regards the 105 and other Shimano levers that use the hidden cable routing; The hand force required to pull the cable is significantly higher that previous Sti versions, which is my reason for ditching Shimano. There seems to be excessive friction in the area where the wire enters the outer casing at the lever. This is somewhat reduced by the completely overpriced (€13ish) ptfe coated inner wires. If you want Shimano, I would recommend seeing if someplace still has 5600 (the old) 105, or 6600 (old Ultegra), and they may go at a good price. The shifting is smoother IMO, but the newer look better.

    Centaur has smashing looks (the carbon version), and long term performance is better if you ask me.


  • #5
    The Bad Pawn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭The Bad Pawn


    I've had good experiences with Shimano


  • #6
    enoonan
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭enoonan


    Thanks guys for the info and advice.

    I had heard that the 5700 105 was not as smooth a shift as the 5600 version.

    Will have to think about it a bit longer and see.

    Thanks again

    Eoin


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