Campagnolo products are created in Italy, in Vicenza. Campagnolo is the only components company in the cycling world with its own production units, all located in Europe. Only part of the assembly of some components is carried out in Romania, at the two units owned by the Campagnolo group.

Why do people love Campagnolo?

Campagnolos M.P.S. system allows uses precisely machined chain rings to provide a better chain line and smooth shifting between the front chain rings. Even when under load, making emergency gear changes when the road rises up unexpectedly, M.P.S. provides incredibly reliable shifting.

Is Campagnolo French?

Campagnolo is an Italian manufacturer of high-end bicycle components with headquarters in Vicenza, Italy. The components are organised as groupsets (gruppi), and are a near-complete collection of a bicycles mechanical parts.

Are Fulcrum wheels made by Campagnolo?

Fulcrum Wheels srl is a wholly owned company of Campagnolo that produces road bicycle and mountain bike wheelsets compatible with Campagnolo, Shimano and Sram drivetrains.

Is Campagnolo a good brand?

Campagnolo is the fanciest of the groupset makers. Thats not to say its components functions better than any other brand of groupset, rather that it has a history and desirability that others cant quite match.

Are Fulcrum wheels Italian?

The company was founded in July 2004 and is based in Arcugnano, Italy.

Are Fulcrum wheels any good?

My experience has been they are strong, and durable, and roll well. They are a bit on the heavy side, like the Fulcrum 5s. I expect the 5s to be great wheels for the money. Here is the drawback: Campy and Fulcrum replacement rims and spokes are very expensive.

Which Shimano groupset is best?

Shimano 105 is considered Shimanos first performance groupset, and for many people it is the best option in combining performance, value and longevity. Ultegra is next and is very similar to Dura-Ace in terms of performance, though Dura-Ace is lighter.

Which is better Ultegra or tiagra?

Shifting performance is much superior w/ Ultegra. 105 shifts better than Tiagra. In my opinion, Ultegra is the best value in the line up, with 105 a close 2nd.

Which is better SRAM or Shimano?

Shimano and SRAM both make quality products, but their approach and styles are different. Looking at the current component landscape, it can be said that Shimano is generally the more conservative of the two. Over the last decade, SRAM has pursued drivetrain innovation more aggressively.