"I mean, rightly, obvs., but why didn't the Colnago put you off if you are even slightly concerned about aesthetics?"
The bike is practically new (despite being 17 years old); it still has the original chain in good condition. Wheels are Ambrosio Excellence with Campagnolo Record hubs in brand new condition and I want to preserve them; spread the work load to a second set of wheels.
Choices are limited and I’d like to try a slightly wider rim, 22mm external would be good.
Main thing is a good feeling ride and the Campagnolo’s fit the bill. And DT Swiss on a C40? Everything seems to require a compromise.
I'd take Fulcrum Racing 4/Campag Scirocco over the current Shamals. I don't know why anybody ever thought aluminium spokes were a good idea, much less why anybody is still flogging that particular dead horse.
"I mean, rightly, obvs., but why didn't the Colnago put you off if you are even slightly concerned about aesthetics?"
The bike is practically new (despite being 17 years old); it still has the original chain in good condition. Wheels are Ambrosio Excellence with Campagnolo Record hubs in brand new condition and I want to preserve them; spread the work load to a second set of wheels.
Choices are limited and I’d like to try a slightly wider rim, 22mm external would be good.
Main thing is a good feeling ride and the Campagnolo’s fit the bill. And DT Swiss on a C40? Everything seems to require a compromise.