11 Speed Myths

[MadoneRider1991]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm yummy!!

 

[MadoneRider1991]

i really want it for the madone just cant justify £1600 for the groupo and then more money for a BB :/ sigh!! lol

 

[MacB]

Here is my SR porn The trouble with 11 speed is if i shift one sproket, i always have to look down as the 1 tooth difference can be quite subtle.......but that's the point really. I just need to learn to trust my talents as a mechanic. lol

That trust is very important, once you achieve it the difference is phenomenal, you'll be flying. I actually saw one claim that it could save you as much as 3 seconds per mile. Leaving you that much more time to luxuriate in leopardskin

 

[Tollers]

Thats beautiful Chris. The alloy of Record rear mech actually looks better than SR in my eyes.

Madone I paid 1200 by buying the gruppo component by component and Campag SR chainsets dont have a BB as such.

 

[MadoneRider1991]

Thats beautiful Chris. The alloy of Record rear mech actually looks better than SR in my eyes.

Madone I paid 1200 by buying the gruppo component by component and Campag SR chainsets dont have a BB as such.

thats crazy might have to look into doing that

 

[Tollers]

I bought all the bits in Dec/Jan

Chainset - Cyclesports UK - 359.77
Rear Mech - Ribble - 204.52
Front Mech - Ribble - 91.16
BB Cups - Ribble 12.76
Shifters - Merin - 233.95
Chain - Ribble - 32.36
Casette (11-25) Merlin - 187.15
Brakes - Ribble - 165.56

Total 1287

 

[MadoneRider1991]

I bought all the bits in Dec/Jan

Chainset - Cyclestore - 359.77
Rear Mech - Ribble - 204.52
Front Mech - Ribble - 91.16
BB Cups - Ribble 12.76
Shifters - Merin - 233.95
Chain - Ribble - 32.36
Casette (11-25) Merlin - 187.15
Brakes - Ribble - 165.56

Total 1287

i will only get the basic 11 speed cassette (unless its not compatible) so should be abit less

 

[Tollers]

Alternatively....i bought my wheels from this guy (Mike)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAMPAGNOLO-11...yZ109120QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

His prices are great (he was asking £1200 at the time) and he's a cycling enthusiast. I've met him in person and he's a great bloke. You can save a lot of cash, however more risk with guarantee's. I opted for spending a wee bit more for peace of mind.