Quote Originally Posted by TxDoc View Post
I think proper tuning has a lot to do with it. If they are correctly set up, there is no difference in shifting between centaur, chorus, veloce, record, or even the old mirage. The only difference is material and weight.
Really?

Now, I have never ridden Campy, but this just sounds implausible to me. For instance, I have a 105 bike and an Ultegra bike, and there is very definitely a difference between the two, even when both are well tuned. The Ultegra is smoother, quicker, more precise, has a lighter tough, and holds a tune better. I have done extended test-rides on Dura Ace and the difference between well-tuned Ultegra and Dura Ace is pretty small -- but there's a noticeable difference between 105 and Ultegra. I would be really surprised if there were no difference at all in the Campy line from entry-level up to Record.