Cyclewizz Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I think you went about it the wrong way. First you should have bought a Campy groupset then buy a frame with the change :thumbup:
Longbarn Killer Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 NO......NO......NO. Puting Shimano/Sram on an Italian frame has the same effect as seeing Breyton Paulse with his semi Afro. It is the same guy, but it just does not look right.
'Dale Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 By even asking the question you sub-consciously know its wrong. Campy. Keep it real.Keep it real... "I'm watching you..."
RaymondC Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Pity most of your so called Italian frames are made in Taiwan.... Slap on shimano are whatever, just match your Saddle and bartape colour for style points! I rode Record for years but I'm now on Dura ace and will never go back but thats me and its your money.
Sandro Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Its your bike, do what makes you happy and what you're comfortable with, just do the frame justice I suppose. I've seen a guy driving a Ferrari with TSW's on it. Now THATS a problem!
Jakkals. Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I guess i have crossed the barrier then, Spez tarmac pro 2010 with Super record, Spez roubaix pro 2009 record, fuji newest 2006 tiagra, hehe.
BeegMig Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) A lot of Italian-Shimano setup teams in the past.Can think of some in the past when i first started watching tour de france at 4am on m-net.Rabobank, Colnago/Shimano.Lampre, Colnago/Shimano.Mapei, Colnago/Shimano.Casino, Colnago/Shimano.Mercetoni Saeco, Pinnarello/Shimano. ( Chippo early days)Carrera Jeans / Willer / Shimano (pantani back in the day) Milram, Colnago / ShimanoSky, Dogma / Shim im sure some of the hardcore hubbers will corect me or even add some to the list. The ideal is still a italian bike with italian setup. but if you can't afford it now. ride shimano while saving for campag Edited October 21, 2011 by BeegMig
Tankman Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 My reply from a while back: Have done so already buddy, she is in the Weapon of choice thread! Doing a quick tally, I dont have only Shimano on there Dura AceUltegra Sram RedFizik FSA MostKCNCContinental Garmin Fork me, not a whole lot of Italian apart from the frame, fork, headset and Italian threads of the BB (not the BB itself, that is Sram GXP) Let us try and put this dumb "An Italian frame must have an Italian groupset" to rest, once and for all. I say try because a 100 years from now, some tjop will see a photo and comment "oooooh, you must have an Italian groupset on an Italian frame!"SAYS FREEKING WHO???? Back in the fifties, this dumb statement might have carried some merit, simply because when you bought an Italian frame in Italy, you had no other choice but Campy. The Japs or anyone else for that matter, haven't yet infiltrated the rest of the world with their exports at that stage. The story probably goes something like this. Many moons ago, a stupid Yank went over to enjoy the Mediterranean climate, fine cuisine and olive tanned lasses that this part of the world has to offer. While there, he fell in love with the sexy and curvaceous styling that only the Italians had on offer. He decided to purchase a bicycle frame, as a reminder of his experience to this beautiful part of the world. In the bike shop, the friendly Italian owner said in his best broken English "We put Campagnolo, yes?" Simply because he had nothing else to offer. Once back in US of A, the Yank quickly spread the word that the Italian bike shop owner told him expressively that Italian frames must only have Italian groupsets installed on them or the frame will break, the warranty will be void and your balls will fall off! Somewhat lost in translation ... and the rest of the world believed him! While I was busy installing my Non-Italian groupset, I expected that an Italian man called Mario, dressed in a Debonairs suite, to knock on my door any minute and say to me "No, No, No, you put Campy yes?" He would then proceeded to tell me that I have broken criminal laws on 7 different continents, left me with a brand new Campy Record groupset and a pizza, and disappear! Well that did not happen, I wake up every morning with my frame, free will and balls still in tact! I bought it, I own it, I ride it, I put whatever the hell I like on it and the rest of you can lick my chain
bontie Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 My reply from a while back: Have done so already buddy, she is in the Weapon of choice thread! Doing a quick tally, I dont have only Shimano on there Dura AceUltegraSram RedFizikFSAMostKCNCContinentalGarmin Fork me, not a whole lot of Italian apart from the frame, fork, headset and Italian threads of the BB (not the BB itself, that is Sram GXP) Let us try and put this dumb "An Italian frame must have an Italian groupset" to rest, once and for all. I say try because a 100 years from now, some tjop will see a photo and comment "oooooh, you must have an Italian groupset on an Italian frame!"SAYS FREEKING WHO???? Back in the fifties, this dumb statement might have carried some merit, simply because when you bought an Italian frame in Italy, you had no other choice but Campy. The Japs or anyone else for that matter, haven't yet infiltrated the rest of the world with their exports at that stage. The story probably goes something like this. Many moons ago, a stupid Yank went over to enjoy the Mediterranean climate, fine cuisine and olive tanned lasses that this part of the world has to offer. While there, he fell in love with the sexy and curvaceous styling that only the Italians had on offer. He decided to purchase a bicycle frame, as a reminder of his experience to this beautiful part of the world. In the bike shop, the friendly Italian owner said in his best broken English "We put Campagnolo, yes?" Simply because he had nothing else to offer. Once back in US of A, the Yank quickly spread the word that the Italian bike shop owner told him expressively that Italian frames must only have Italian groupsets installed on them or the frame will break, the warranty will be void and your balls will fall off! Somewhat lost in translation ... and the rest of the world believed him! While I was busy installing my Non-Italian groupset, I expected that an Italian man called Mario, dressed in a Debonairs suite, to knock on my door any minute and say to me "No, No, No, you put Campy yes?" He would then proceeded to tell me that I have broken criminal laws on 7 different continents, left me with a brand new Campy Record groupset and a pizza, and disappear! Well that did not happen, I wake up every morning with my frame, free will and balls still in tact! I bought it, I own it, I ride it, I put whatever the hell I like on it and the rest of you can lick my chain So deep down you are still dreaming of a Record/Super Record group, no?
fandacious Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 No, no, no ... PIZZA!! hey henk - you working in the garden this morning? or you keen for a ride?
Tankman Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Ja, I'm looking at the garden today Keen to ride tomorrow?
fandacious Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Ja, I'm looking at the garden today Keen to ride tomorrow? ja def... when/where?
fandacious Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 7:30 Lord Charles robots? schweet - what direction - paarl or bettys bay?
Tankman Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Betties Don't be your usual self and not turn up, I know where you live!
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