Campagnolo or Shimano on a Bianchi?

[vickster]

Why?

Because they are dull and ugly IMO we all like different things, I like coloured bikes made by uk manufacturers

 

[Kevin Alexander]

What model of Bianchi are you getting?

I love celeste and red but thats just a personal choice,

I have a celeste Oltre XR1 with Campag and have no issues with it, its quiet, smooth gear changing.

 

[slowmotion]

Campag thumb shifters are the kipper's knickers...so much better than all that silly Shimano wrist action....

 

[Kevin Alexander]

IMO If you have to have a Bianchi then it needs to be campag and celeste, but I would rather spend my money on something else.

Why?

Like?

 

[Kevin Alexander]

Campag thumb shifters are the kipper's knickers...so much better than all that silly Shimano wrist action....

Yep, so many hand positions and still have access to the shifter. Suit my small hands

 

[Southside Mike]

Of course, not all speshs are black...

Anyway I agree - Bianchis should have campag

 

[Fab Foodie]

Because they are dull and ugly IMO we all like different things, I like coloured bikes made by uk manufacturers

My soulmate!
Until now 8 of my bikes are UK made and steel, I still have half an Aluminium Giant TCR and now a steel Vietnamese Holdsworth!
EDIT: And the components have to be shiny silver .....

 

[slowmotion]

Of course, not all speshs are black...

Anyway I agree - Bianchis should have campag

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Oh dear! A bent and tapered top tube....it's just so WRONG...

 

[Milkfloat]

Why?

Like?

Celeste and Campag, because you are buying the history and romance of the brand, not buying value for money.

Alternatives - well there are plenty, despite the problems I had Canyon would offer the exact opposite of Bianchi. If you want similar then you have Willier and De Rosa, but brands like Van Nicholas or custom build offer many options.

Don't get me wrong, I like Bianchi and one day want to own one. It will be celeste and Campag though.

 

[Tin Pot]

Ooh look I found out a company uses far eastern factories - that undermines everything! Nonsense.

 

[vickster]

Of course, not all speshs are black...

Anyway I agree - Bianchis should have campag

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They are unfortunately super common in this part of the world however especially amongst the MAMIL fraternity...hence dull and I prefer to own something rarely seen

Even my Pearsons are an uncommon sight and I'm a mile from their shop

 

[vickster]

Both Bianchi Frames and Campag components are made in Taiwan, nothing to do with Italy.
If someone wants a bike made in Italy then they are better off going to Condor, they definately do use a factory in Italy. Bianchis although they look pretty are way overpriced and people can get miles better value for money with other brands.

It's not just about vfm however if you see a bike as something beyond a utilitarian tool for example

 

[Tin Pot]

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Didnt "find out" its common knowledge, its silly banging on in my opinion about Italian flair bla, bla bla when its so obviously nothing of the sort. The frames are Taiwanese and mass produced, nothing wrong with them, perfectly good etc. Why dont Bianchi just say our bikes are from Taiwan and mass produced and have been for years? it would be closer to the truth really. I think we know the answer.

It's all in your head, you're trying to solve a problem no one has, and it's irrelevant to the op.

 

[booze and cake]

Another vote here for Campag, though I've not used anything more recent than their 10 speed ultra-shift, which I love and have on 3 bikes. I think if you stick with Centaur and above you'll not regret it.

As Fab Foodie's case demonstrates there may come a point when you want to buy a stylish Bianchi jersey to wear when sat asride you spangly new steed, and though some modern teams ride Bianchi with Shimano kit, that kit is hidious and I guarantee you'll find much nicer jerseys with Bianchi and Campagnolo logos on it.

And of course you know that if you do equip a Bianchi with Shimano, you will be asked at some point why you did'nt spec it with Campag, whereas if you spec it with Campag you will get knowing nods of 'yeah he's done that right'. In the big scheme of things this does'nt really matter of course but could you live with this happening over and over again......really? It will haunt you. Do the right thing Rodders, you know it makes sense

 

[Blue Hills]

Both Bianchi Frames and Campag components are made in Taiwan, nothing to do with Italy.
If someone wants a bike made in Italy then they are better off going to Condor, they definately do use a factory in Italy. Bianchis although they look pretty are way overpriced and people can get miles better value for money with other brands.

I well remember going in a fair few Italian bikeshops and asking where various Italian branded bikes were made - not just Bianchi - and being told in with a straight face that they were entirely made in Italy.
It could have been because they were stupid but I rather suspect that they thought I - the foreigner - was.

Of course it was a stupid lie - not really a deal breaker and you have to be realistic in the modern world - but to some people bullshitting just comes naturally.