Is Campagnolo Chorus better than Shimano Ultegra?
From what I can tell, they both are excellent. At any rate. Ultegra R8000 set can be had for ~$350 less than Chorus, but is a smidge heavier.
What is Campagnolo Chorus equivalent Shimano?
Shimano Dura-Ace
Campag reckons that Chorus is roughly the equivalent of Shimano Dura-Ace, with Record and Super Record in a class of their own. If you agree, Chorus looks like excellent value for money. We’d say that Chorus provides the performance of Super Record and Record, but with a slight weight penalty.
When did Campagnolo introduce 11 speed?
2008
In 2008, Campagnolo introduced 11-speed drivetrains with Super Record, Record, and Chorus groupsets. Campagnolo has released an electronic version of its drivetrain.
Why do people like Campagnolo?
Campagnolo’s M.P.S. system allows uses precisely machined chain rings to provide a better chain line and smooth shifting between the front chain rings. Even when under load, making emergency gear changes when the road rises up unexpectedly, M.P.S. provides incredibly reliable shifting.
How good is Campagnolo?
ERGONOMICS. Campagnolo have continued their superior ergonomics into the 12 speed generation. Shimano took some strides with their current gen ergonomics but Campagnolo still has them, and SRAM, thoroughly beaten for hand feel. The hoods are sculpted and sweep inwards slightly, giving a natural feeling in the hand.
Is Campagnolo any good?
The Campagnolo Chorus 12-speed groupset looks great and works even better. Campagnolo might not have the market presence of its main rival but that isn’t due to a lack of quality. If they’ve got the money, more people should give Campagnolo a go – but then maybe a wider market might steal some of its niche appeal.
Is Campagnolo still in business?
No, Campagnolo isn’t disappearing.
What are the gears on a Campagnolo chorus?
In line with the new and more race-orientated image, the 12-29 cassette and medium cage rear gear have been dropped from 2009 Chorus, but the lowest gears in the 12-27 cassette combined with a 50/34T compact chainset are sufficient for the kind of rider this 11-speed groupset is aimed at.
Why is the chorus rear derailleur so important?
The Chorus rear derailleur has changed dramatically and offers significant performance enhancements thanks to its revolutionary design. Campagnolo engineers sought to create a more efficient and better performing rear derailleur and in doing so completely redesigned this component both inside and out.
Can you use a 11-23 block on a chorus?
The 11-23 block we tested should only be partnered with a compact chainset though, as the smallest cog is too big a gear to turn effectively when used with standard 53/39 rings. A change in the appearance of the Chorus rear mech was long overdue and it has finally received a makeover for the move to 11 gears.
How much does a chorus 114 link bike weigh?
The reduced width shaves 10 grams off the weight, taking it down to 239g for 114 links. But for weight weenies there’s always the Record version with hollow pins, if you’re really desperate to knock 17g off your bike’s weight. Our early experiences suggest the 11-speed chain is going to be just as long-lasting as Chorus’s previous 10-speed version.