Monday, November 9, 2009

Campagnolo Record Red Ergopowers


Ok guys, Pete is back. And Pete is happy. Pete has been riding quite a bit. More about that later. But now for the important news...

Pete has been feeling vulnerable recently. And so, beyond eating pasta (coping strategy No.1), Pete looked on-line for cycling stuff (coping strategy No.2).

And opportunity knocked. Ok, not really. I googled and happened upon a spectacular find. At least for the Campagnolo aficionado. And then Pete spent lots of Euros.

Pete is now the proud owner of a set of Campagnolo Record
Red Ergopowers, with matching QS front and rear derailleurs. This means nothing to you?
Vade retro satana!

Well, let us say that they are special. Very special. Really, really special (hint, click on the link to learn more...).

Euro. Pro. Shifting. Let me repeat that for you.

Euro. Pro. Shifting.

They are beautiful. They are wonderful. They were taken off a bike with fewer than 200 kilometers (I can confirm this given their condition).


Absolutely gorgeous. I can, and do, stare at these for hours.

Functionally. They. Are. New. Nuovo. Nouveau.
Нови. Nuevo. Mpya.

And the are mine. Yup.

Did I mention that Pete is happy?

As these are QS (that's Quick Shift for those ignorant in The Campagnolo Way amongst you), the kit included a derailleur set to match. Oh yeah.


Are you impressed? I know I am.

Jokes aside. I am astounded by the attention to detail and the quality of the parts. Worth every cent. Although my wife, for some reason, does not agree...

A parting sexy shot... I solemnly swear to post pics once they are on the bike.


Can you hear the cycling angels singing? Trust me, even the cardboard box is beautiful!

5 comments:

  1. That's just beautiful, mate :) Sounds like you and the new Campy gear are going to have many sinfully-good hours of joy together!

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  2. Congratulations!!!! You are in possession of a superlative group and much more research......the gear levers with springs more hard, sound like the string of electric guitar of Carlos Santana.

    sorry for my english.......

    Thanks for positive feedback.

    :-))

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  3. Indeed, sir, indeed. Come on over the pond and I will let you fondle my Record Red bits...

    ;-)

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