Chorus vs Record

Colin Nago
Colin Nago Posts: 27
edited September 2009 in Road buying advice
I have always rode chorus, but am thinking about a new bike for next year and wonder if it is worth paying the extra and going up to record.
Does it actually work better or are you paying the extra money to save a few grams
Any advice would be helpful

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Functionally, there's virtually no difference - the main differences are things like titanium fasteners, ceramic bearings, or the Cult bearings on Super Record. Opinion seems to be if you can't stretch to Super Record, go for Chorus and a upgrade the bearings.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    For me, there's no point in having Record. It's either Chorus or SR, depending on budget.
  • Chrissz
    Chrissz Posts: 727
    Super Record or save - accept no substitute :lol:
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  • canoas
    canoas Posts: 307
    I have Chorus 11 speed and its honestly the best groupset I've ever had. I've used them in sportives this summer in Europe, the groupset works incredibly smoothly. I wouldn't say go for either Chorus or Super Record, Record is still a fantastic groupset. It really comes down to how light you want the groupset to be, Chorus is a bit heaver than R or SR. For myself it doesn't make much difference depends what riding you are doing.

    Also yes the bearings are different as mentioned, Chorus will last a long time! But don't ignore Record.
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    One thing to bear in mind if you're speccing individual parts is that there's no point at all in having Record Ergos rather than Chorus Ergos (unless it's important to you what badge is on your parts), as functionally they're completely identical.
  • Chrissz
    Chrissz Posts: 727
    It's a bit like buying a Porsche Boxter instead of a 'proper' 911 :lol:

    or 'Suntory Scotch'
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  • Colin Nago
    Colin Nago Posts: 27
    Thanks for your thoughts
    Will have to check the piggy bank
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    Chrissz wrote:
    It's a bit like buying a Porsche Boxter instead of a 'proper' 911 :lol:

    or 'Suntory Scotch'
    You could say exactly the same about buying Record rather than SR :roll:
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    aracer wrote:
    Chrissz wrote:
    It's a bit like buying a Porsche Boxter instead of a 'proper' 911 :lol:

    or 'Suntory Scotch'
    You could say exactly the same about buying Record rather than SR :roll:

    Exactly! :roll:
  • Chrissz
    Chrissz Posts: 727
    aracer wrote:
    Chrissz wrote:
    It's a bit like buying a Porsche Boxter instead of a 'proper' 911 :lol:

    or 'Suntory Scotch'
    You could say exactly the same about buying Record rather than SR :roll:

    Indeed :lol:
    http://coastalcommando.wordpress.com/
  • Tacx Boy
    Tacx Boy Posts: 35
    Just get the best deal you can. There are always offers out there. I have Super Record on one bike, Recod on another and Chorus on a third. They are all superb. I'm building bike four soon and will look around for the best bargain when I have the money available for the groupset. Wouldn't go any lower than Chorus personally though although I have no experience of Athena.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Don't worry, nor have many other people.

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