Christie Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 So, who makes is the best road bike groupsets?Taiwan:http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag294/dilbertZA/20150707_125114_zpss4lnhext.jpg or Japan:http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag294/dilbertZA/20150708_071458_zpsolhf9zl2.jpg Jip, its almost Friday ☺I thought Id stir a bit after reading a comment on the Colnago thread along the lines of "No Shimano on an Italian frame" or something like that. So Taiwanese toppings to go with Italian base, yes?????
The_black_stig Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 at the end of the day, with the 2 company's QC on their products are evenly matched; Most of us (as the end-user) would just choose the brand that the person likes. As long those part are not made in Nkandla...
Skylark Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Thought one of Campagnolos' claim to fame was they make everything in house in Italy, no farming out of manufacturing to the east like everyone else? Is this a recent development?
Christie Posted July 10, 2015 Author Posted July 10, 2015 My older 10s Chorus and Record parts had a "made on Italy" label on. I noted this when I bought parts for a new project.I guess capitalism rules in the end.
camelman Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Shimano gets made all over Asia. Certain parts in certain factories. Afaik the higher end stuff in Singapore and Japan and from there it goes downward to China. Probably same for campy. Super Record in Italy and the rest outside.
javadude Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Shimano Wheels are made in Malaysia. Looks like Campagnolo has finally caved and moved over to the dark side. I suppose survival won in the end.
Patchelicious Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Better than claiming your "Made in South Africa" Mercedes is a German luxury car.... #trustissues
Eugene Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 After seeing the new Microshift stuff, would have to say Taiwan.
Butterbean Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 You have to remember that the rules are different when it comes to labelling. Product of Japan doesn't necessarily mean it made in Japan. It could mean it designed in Japan and made somewhere else. Made in Italy used to require something silly like 15% of the assembly' must be done in Italy for the lable to stand. As far as I know, campy has been outsourced due to financial concerns. The company hasn't been doing so great due to most of us being too poor to afford their components. I ride shimano as it shifts quite well, is smooth, and parts and consumables are cheap and available. Would love to be on campag but it's just not justifiable for my pocket. Long and short term.
Eldron Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Campy missed the boat on mtb and are paying the price now! I've owned a few Campy groups and love the stuff but I reckon unless they change course drastically they'll end up a niche product. SRAM and Shimano are eating them alive. Shimano have the commuter market, fishing dept etc. SRAM have Rockshox, Avd etc. Campy have corkscrews ;-) Roll on Friday he he he.
Falco Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Campy missed the boat on mtb and are paying the price now! I've owned a few Campy groups and love the stuff but I reckon unless they change course drastically they'll end up a niche product. SRAM and Shimano are eating them alive. Shimano have the commuter market, fishing dept etc. SRAM have Rockshox, Avd etc. Campy have corkscrews ;-) Roll on Friday he he he. This.
Thomo Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Does this mean replica frames will also be seen in a different light.?
Patchelicious Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 What level Campag is that ?Blue box is usually Chorus
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