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Campagnolo Xenon or upwards?

Kafka\'s DollKafka\'s Doll Posts: 208
edited November 2007 in Road beginners
Hi there,

I'm about to order a new bike and get to choose the spec. My budget means I pretty much have to go for the cheapest option, but how much advantage is there really in opting for a Campagnolo Mirage set-up over the Xenon? If it's a big difference, I might postpone and save up for the extra.

Cheers

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  • redddraggonredddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Doesn't the Xenon have plastic levers, and the mirage alloy? That would put me straight off the xenon.
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  • Down the RoadDown the Road Posts: 949
    Xenon is the old type Bottom Bracket Mirage the new ultra torque. Xenon levers are not worth the repair bill when they wear out.

    Wait get the Mirage option.
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  • PhilofCasPhilofCas Posts: 1,153
    edited November 2007
    Xenon absolutely fine, no problems with wear in 3+ years of solid use (all weathers), can't think what will wear (Down the road ?).

    I think you'll be happy with Xenon, why wait ?, get it now !
  • Smokin JoeSmokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    To cut the cost use the Mirage shifters with a Xenon front and rear mech. The shifters are the importand part of the drive train. If you do use Xenon shifters they will work just fine, I have the old Mirage shifters on my second bike and the plastic levers don't bother me in the least.
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