Campag Centaur v. Ultegra

[gravelclimber]

I'm considering buying a 2nd had roadie with a 2005 Campag centaur groupset (pretty much unused). My current bike has a full ultegra groupset. I'm a bit worried it may be a step back as I have been very happy with the ultegra.

Is this the case and how does campy stack up the longevity wise?

 

[Some Guy]

So is this roady to replace the current one? If you're happy with Ultegra, why replace it?

 

[gravelclimber]

So is this roady to replace the current one? If you're happy with Ultegra, why replace it?

Yeah, it's to replace the current one. The ultegra stuff has been faultless so far but it's getting on a bit. The cantaur gear is pretty much new.

 

[Macr]

I have Centaur. The main difference is Centaur is more industrial feel to it, but is rebuildable. I like it a lot, but I would consider SRAM for my next roadie.

 

[climbo]

Centaur is very durable, I've run it on my cyclo-cross bike for about 6 years, stills going strong.

I love Campy stuff though and once used to it, would never go to Shimano. I have it on 3 bikes and all my wheelsets are interchangeable which makes life easy..

 

[Ham]

there about the same level however i much prefer shimano because its lighter and the hoods are bigger therefore better for my large hands.

but it does shift very well and they are completely rebuild able which is quite useful.

 

[istepinyards]

I have ridden both and like both equally.
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