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Campy has now introduced 11 speed cassettes.
http://thisjustin.bicycling.com/2008...w-campy-1.html Compatible with 10 speed wheels, but requires a narrower chain. The chain is made from better steel, so it's 20% stronger. To me, this implies the chains will be 40% more expensive, but I'm old and cynical. This sounds like the greatest thing since sliced bread ... in thinner slices. |
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ZBicyclist wrote:
Campy has now introduced 11 speed cassettes. http://thisjustin.bicycling.com/2008...w-campy-1.html Crap! Nightmares do come true. And people complain about Shimano driving sales with planned obsolescence! We did not need 10-speed, and sure as hell do not need 11-speed. Compatible with 10 speed wheels, but requires a narrower chain. The chain is made from better steel, so it's 20% stronger. To me, this implies the chains will be 40% more expensive, but I'm old and cynical. As long as ATB stays with 9-speed, and 9-speed bar-end and DT shifters are made, the travesty of 10 and 11-speed can be avoided. [1] This sounds like the greatest thing since sliced bread ... in thinner slices. How many years until Campagnolo decides that they have to once again one-up Shimano and SRAM [2] with a 12-speed cassette? [1] Particularly on a steel frame bicycle that can be modified to have 135-mm dropout spacing to use ATB hubs, which are better sealed anyway. [2] Who will of course have to come out with their own 11-speed drive trains to compete for the business of the clueless cyclists who believe that more is alway better. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful |
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"ZBicyclist" wrote: Campy has now introduced 11 speed cassettes. http://thisjustin.bicycling.com/2008...w-campy-1.html Compatible with 10 speed wheels, but requires a narrower chain. The chain is made from better steel, so it's 20% stronger. To me, this implies the chains will be 40% more expensive, but I'm old and cynical. This sounds like the greatest thing since sliced bread ... in thinner slices. Is this being marketed to fans of Spinal Tap? They've always wanted to be able to turn things up to 11. |
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It's Chris wrote:
From: (Tom Sherman) As long as ATB stays with 9-speed, and 9-speed bar-end and DT shifters are made, the travesty of 10 and 11-speed can be avoided. [1] They didn't stay with 7 or 8. What makes you think their practical sence has improved any more than the roadies? Campagnolo does not make ATB components, so they will not be one-upping [1] Shimano by introducing a 10-speed ATB group. [1] Pun intended. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia "People who had no mercy will find none." - Anon. |
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Tom Sherman wrote: It's Chris wrote: From: (Tom Sherman) As long as ATB stays with 9-speed, and 9-speed bar-end and DT shifters are made, the travesty of 10 and 11-speed can be avoided. [1] They didn't stay with 7 or 8. What makes you think their practical sence has improved any more than the roadies? Campagnolo does not make ATB components, so they will not be one-upping [1] Shimano by introducing a 10-speed ATB group. [1] Pun intended. Paging SRAM components, SRAM components to the white courtesy phone... -- Ryan Cousineau http://www.wiredcola.com/ "In other newsgroups, they killfile trolls." "In rec.bicycles.racing, we coach them." |
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On Jul 6, 7:55*pm, "ZBicyclist" wrote:
Campy has now introduced 11 speed cassettes. http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930 |
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From: (Tom*Sherman)
Campagnolo does not make ATB components Actually, by "They" I was reffering to bicycle component manufcturers in general, not just Campagnolo - - Compliments of: "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman" If you want to E-mail me use: ChrisZCorner "at" webtv "dot" net My website: http://geocities.com/czcorner |
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It's Chris wrote:
From: (Tom Sherman) Campagnolo does not make ATB components Actually, by "They" I was reffering to bicycle component manufcturers in general, not just Campagnolo Yes, but Shimano moved to 10-speed road components in response to Campagnolo (SRAM did not have road groups at the time). Again, it is Campagnolo created planned obsolescence with the introduction of 11-speed road groups. So far, neither Shimano nor SRAM have introduced a 10-speed ATB group. They would be wise not to do so, since while 10-speed may work fine on the road, ATB drive trains see more dirt, impacts to derailers and shifting under load. Shimano moving to 9-speed ATB groups did make some sense at the time, since road and ATB components could be mixed and matched to some extent on hybrids and touring bicycles. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia "People who had no mercy will find none." - Anon. |
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