Shimano 105 vs Campagnolo Veloce

[maklabouhlel]

I'm new to biking and I've decided to get a winter bike and start with Dolan. They have some winter deals. My research tells me Campagnolo is better than Shimano 105 but the Dolan (11 speed) Shimano 105 is more expensive than the Dolan (10 speed) Campagnolo. Am I missing something?

 

[Vonhelmet]

It's very hard to say which is better. I'd say it's more to do with what you like. Have you ridden each of them? I'd try both to see what you prefer.

One thing to bear mind is that if you're going to do your own repairs, Campagnolo tools cost stupid money.

 

[maklabouhlel]

It's very hard to say which is better. I'd say it's more to do with what you like. Have you ridden each of them? I'd try both to see what you prefer.

One thing to bear mind is that if you're going to do your own repairs, Campagnolo tools cost stupid money.

The sram is the same price as the 105. Can't decide between the two. Any advice?

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

I went for a 105/Ultegra mashup and couldn't be happier. Everything is just flawless and has been now for about 16 months

 

[maklabouhlel]

I went for a 105/Ultegra mashup and couldn't be happier. Everything is just flawless and has been now for about 16 months

Was it a Dolan?

 

[FrenchTart]

Does it matter too much if you're asking for a comparison of different groupsets on the same (Dolan) bike?

Anyhow, from what I've heard it's pretty much down to preference when it comes to Shimano vs SRAM. I would imagine it isn't too different when you're looking at Campag too.

As already mentioned, Campag will be more expensive to look after. I'm also not convinced that it is substantially better than the model equivalents in SRAM/Shimano so with all that in mind going for 10 speed Campag over 11 speed SRAM/Shimano seems like a...bad choice (unless you absolutely love Campag).

 

[Asprilla]

Very little difference between Shimano and Sram; it's mainly down to how you shift. They each have their pros and cons.

 

[Vonhelmet]

Of the three, campagnolo is the one trading most heavily on name and looks. Mr campagnolo invented derailleur gears in 1642 or whenever, and the parts do look absolutely stunning... But then I hear tell that they don't always shift as cleanly and as said they're expensive to look after. Sram is the new boy, it's a bit exotic, it's generally the lighter of the three, it's fully user serviceable unlike shimano, where if the levers get borked you're boned. Shimano is everywhere, everyone knows it, it's a bit boring but it's highly effective. At the end of the day they will all pull a wire and let it go as necessary. At the price point for veloce/105/force they'll all be fine, it's just preference really.

 

[Shamrock]

It's all personal preference.

Best thing to do is go to a shop and take a look at how they shift. Some people dislike the brake lever moving on Shimano, others dislike double tap on SRAM and some dislike the thumb shifter on Campag.

 

[PermaBanned]

Definitely something you should try out if at all possible. I do know of a lot of people that swear by SRAM these days, however.

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

No it wasn't a Dolan, it's my Specialized Allez that I've upgraded from Sora to 105 front and rear mech, cranks and shifters with Ultegra pedals, calipers and wheels.

Couldn't be happier