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Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] (way off topic) Bicycles WAS: Italian trip
From: Larry <Halpert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 02:06:26 -0500
How far down the quality list does Suntour go?

Larry

Jim Couch wrote:

> Olaf,
>
> Nothing really, Shimano makes fine stuff most folks are very happy with
> it. Of course most folks are also happy with Nikons, Canons, or Minoltas
> as well. <evil grin>
>
> In all reality, Shimano is a very large company that makes good quality
> and generally very affordable stuff. It works well and people really are
> very happy with it. Shimano invests a lot in R&D and has made many
> innovations in the cycling industry. My gripes are that:
>
> a.    Shimano has gotten so big they have wipped out many competitors,
> leading to less innovation and choices.
>
> b.    The stuff they make is not designed to be repaired and replacement
> parts are rarely available for most components. If you wear out or
> damage a shift lever for example, you usually have to replace the entire
> assembly. Campy stuff is rebuildable and can be repaired.
>
> c.    The level of interchangeability of components from differing
> groups has been very low for Shimano. To their credit this has imporved
> greatly as of late.
>
> d.    A lot of the stuff, even on the high end groups, uses a lot of
> plastic. The stuff, in general, is less durable than Cmpagnolo's stuff.
> Campy tends to build things more durable.
>
> Jim Couch
>
> Olaf Greve wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > So what's the issue with the Shimano stuff? (My Koga Miyata Flyer is
> > equipped with that...)
> >
> > Cheers!
> > Olafo
>
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