Re: Why is Shimano so hated by some?

On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 12:08:27 +0100, "Robert Strickland"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> The fact
> is that Campy's top of the line 
> is head and shoulders higher than Shimano's
> top of the line. 

What does that mean?  Are you talking about materials?  Just because
something uses "fancier" materials -- carbon fiber, titanium,
unobtanium, whatever -- doesn't make it better.

You have to measure quality in terms of performance -- stiffness,
weight, preceision (for shifting), feel (for braking), longevity, ease
of service, aerodynamics, etc.

If I embed diamonds in a part that weighs the same and works the same
that doesn't make it a better bike part.  It might make it a better
engagement present, sure, but not better for cycling.

It's not at all clear that Record is better than Dura-Ace in actual
function and certainly strong arguments can be made on both sides.

JT