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ive just got a 50/34 veloce compact groupset, im very happy with it. after years of fixed and SS riding over endless cornish hills, ive become quite strong and used to it being difficult, and i feel like i can ride forever with the option of gears at my disposal. i wouldnt mind putting togather a custom casette for touring with luggage.
i chose this groupset mainly becuase i liked the campag shifters alot more than the shimano ones. i also plan to get somthing nice made by mercian when i can afford it, so didnt want anything really modern looking.
what i would say is that the action of the shimano shifters is smoother, where as the campag has more of a click. i actually like a good click with my tools/devices as i find it satisfying and comforting, but i think some people prefer a smooth action.