DRB
06-30-2008, 08:26 PM
http://www.velonews.com/article/79006/a-breakdown-of-campagnolo-s-2009-campagnolo-record-and
The article goes on about the differences and similarities between super-record, record and chorus groups. The most shocking thing to me was this bit....
Even though Campagnolo has taken a step back, reassessed its technologies and then presented three impressive new groups for 2009 one thing hasn’t changed: The price of the 11-speed Chorus group will remain the same as it was in 2008 for the 10-speed version. That’s amazing, considering that Campagnolo has infused a wealth of technology and insists in manufacturing its top groups in Vincenza, Italy.
While no price change for Chorus is amazing, the 2 percent decrease in the price of the Record group should knock your socks off. Yes, the price of Record will drop, despite the redesign and the inclusion of ceramics as standard equipment. While the group was expensive to begin with, it is obvious that Campagnolo is making an effort to put the customer’s best interest in mind with the pricing of its new groups. Along that same line, Campy will add a year to its warranty for all three groups, bringing its guarantee to four years, which is best in class coverage among the industry’s racing components.
After all the discussion about Dura Ace's huge price increases, this is truly amazing.
The article goes on about the differences and similarities between super-record, record and chorus groups. The most shocking thing to me was this bit....
Even though Campagnolo has taken a step back, reassessed its technologies and then presented three impressive new groups for 2009 one thing hasn’t changed: The price of the 11-speed Chorus group will remain the same as it was in 2008 for the 10-speed version. That’s amazing, considering that Campagnolo has infused a wealth of technology and insists in manufacturing its top groups in Vincenza, Italy.
While no price change for Chorus is amazing, the 2 percent decrease in the price of the Record group should knock your socks off. Yes, the price of Record will drop, despite the redesign and the inclusion of ceramics as standard equipment. While the group was expensive to begin with, it is obvious that Campagnolo is making an effort to put the customer’s best interest in mind with the pricing of its new groups. Along that same line, Campy will add a year to its warranty for all three groups, bringing its guarantee to four years, which is best in class coverage among the industry’s racing components.
After all the discussion about Dura Ace's huge price increases, this is truly amazing.