campy mirage 10 vs shimano 105?

Question

looking at two bikes, essentially the same except groupsets. one is shimano 105 the other is campy mirage 10. what are the differences, pros cons on each? the 105 is about 100 bux more is it worth it?

Answer 1

Can't speak for the Campy group, but the 105 is reliable, performs well, has a long service life and is relatively nice looking.



I have a 1993 Trek with 105, lots of miles and all still works well. I also have Ultegra and DA stuff - 105 compares well.



EDIT: Oh I see what you want, in descending order:

record

chorus

centaur

veloce

mirage

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dura ace

ultegra

105

tiagra

sora

Answer 2

I'm a Dura Ace and Campy Record guy, but then I'm an old guy with money who can afford to splurge on his bikes. There used to be a lot more difference between the 105 and Ultegra groups than there is now. Other than very slight weight differences, and a little more polishing in the tight places, the 105 and Ultegra groups are now essentially the same. I have 105 on my travel bike and Ultegra on my cyclocross bike and can't tell a bit of difference. You'll be perfectly happy with the 105. It may be the best road equipment for the dollar available today. Don't worry about what the snobs say. I'm hosting a ride tonight and the guy who will finish last will be riding a Ridley with a SRAM Red group. The motor is what matters the most, and that's you. And I agree with the advice that you put the extra money in your wheels. Rotating weight is the most significant weight on your bike, especially for acceleration.

Answer 3

It really depends how often you are riding. I ride about 20-30 miles a day on Campy Daytona and still find myself replacing components on a seasonal basis. I found myself doing the same thing with the 105 group too. I really ride the hell out of my bikes though. The one thing about the 105 group is compatibility. With Campy you have to replace with Campy. And it costs some bucks too. Shimano is more universal which is nice when it comes to replacing parts like brakes, chains, cassettes, stuff like that. They are about the same performance wise. I will always use Campy though...only 'cause I love it. Good luck.

Answer 4

functionally they are about the same. the biggest difference for me is that shimano services thier old groups as they are outmoded, at least for a time. you can still get stuff that will work with 8speed shimano groups. campy has this bad habit of ignoring the older stuff and trying to repair it down the road is a problem. i started racing in 1979 and was a big campy fan. the problems started with indexing. first you go to the sevens, then the 8sp, and then suddenly your ratches wear out on your shifters. you can't get replacements so you search ebay and there are two generations of 8sp as it turns out, one wont work with the other. after wasting hundreds of dollars, i am now all shimano and have no regrets. the 105 group is relatively inexpensive. you wreck or damage soemthing, it isnt bad to fix. i highly recommend the shimano stuff.

Answer 5

Ohiojeff hit the nail on the head. Stick with Shimano 105. I would like to add that 105 has been the workhorse of the Shimano family for more than 20 years. It has proven itself in how reliable it is and is used in everything from cross-country touring to racing- a guaranteed winner!!

Answer 6

Go with the 105. The only thing that makes the 105 cranks better is that the new ones have the external bearings.