Campag cassette question

andyp
andyp Posts: 10,549
edited March 2008 in Workshop
I think I ask this question every time I'm in the market for a Campag cassette. :oops:

However, as I have no shame I'll ask again; at which point on the range does the cassette become the same in terms of machining/materials and the pricing becomes based on finish?

Thanks.

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  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    AS far as I know, Centaur and Chorus use the same quality sprockets. The difference between the two comes down, I think to the design and material of the spacers. This affects weight more than anything else.
    I think Record probably uses titanium on some of the sprockets and again uses different spacers etc.
    I've used both Veloce and Centaur on my bikes and to be honest don't notice any difference.
    I still fall for the hype though and spend the extra on Centaur! :oops:
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  • MegaCycle
    MegaCycle Posts: 236
    ...or you could do it properly and get a Shimano...

    :wink:
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,549
    MegaCycle wrote:
    ...or you could do it properly and get a Shimano...

    :wink:
    Wouldn't be any use on my Campag compatible hub though would it? :wink:
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    Would also have an inferior spline pattern.
  • MegaCycle
    MegaCycle Posts: 236
    no, sure enough. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

    :wink:
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    MegaCycle wrote:
    ...or you could do it properly and get a Shimano...

    :wink:

    Do what Properly? Putting shimano on a nice frame properly screws it up.
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  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    don't suppose you fancy a rather unusual 13-25 centaur cassette do you?
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    gkerr4 wrote:
    don't suppose you fancy a rather unusual 13-25 centaur cassette do you?

    you _still_ got that?? :wink::lol:
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  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    yeah!

    actually - I have a whole load of stuff that i need to stick on ebay - just haven't got round to it
  • a_n_t
    a_n_t Posts: 2,011
    I'm the same, anyone want to buy a bmx? :lol:
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  • JWSurrey
    JWSurrey Posts: 1,173
    Record will have Titanium for the larger sprockets, the idea being that although it's softer, you'll be superhumanly fit, and spend most of your day sitting on the little cog!

    I recently was looking for something uber-light for the wife, and settled on Veloce - I figured I got more bang for my buck elsewhere on the component list - In this case, I spent more on the derailleur (and I won't be whincing every time I hear the crash from behind as she grinds her way up through the cassette) :lol:

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