Campagnolo Record 10 Speed Pro Tour levers - Value?

[lcoolb]

I use a pair of these too and afaik the *only* difference is a stiffer spring. Is that correct or are there other different parts? And, older spec, really?

[ultimobici]

30 seconds in Ebay and I found these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Campagnolo-Re ... 500wt_1413

Not hard to find out someone got mugged!

[rustychain]

Does not the new 2011 SR stiffer shifting make the R10 Red a moot point. How many "pro" cyclist are going to want to pay more for old technology. I guess collectors would be interested and a small number of "I don't need an extra gear" guys. Rare is one thing but demand is another

[Simon BP]

ultimobici: Thanks! That's the kind of link i was looking for!

rustychain: Well, obviously YOU are not one of those guys, but there are plenty out there who likes the 10 speed ergolever better for whatever reasons, and like to have somthing rare and special for their bike. Therefore demand is hig, and I knew that value would only go up for these when I bought them. So now I can sell mine, which I bought for $200, for around the $500 mark. So who's laughing now

But I don't think it's strange that people want to pay more for a limited edition item that really only sets it apart from the original in very few places. Just look at some of the limited editions of some exotic supercars. Eventhough the only difference between those and the standard car is some paint and perhaps a spoiler, the limited edition ones keep their value alot better.

[duke249]

I have a pair of these as well as a pair of regular Record Ergos. When the need came to rebuild the regular Ergos, I put in the stiffer spring and other parts necessary so they're basically like the Reds. They are slightly stiffer and have a terrific feel.

[FreaK]

you know what, i'm going to see if i can order up a set of the stiffer springs tomorrow.

also you don't need a steady hand, a red Sharpie will work perfectly and won't show up any more on the black than the original.

[bikerjulio]

to each his own i guess. those levers looked pretty well used.

the older spec involves just the spring carrier:



http://www.bikeman.com/LD9730.html

and a pair of springs.

so for $20 you may have a "red" equivalent lever.

[lechat]

You could also just buy a Toyota MR2 and put a Ferrari bodykit on it. It still doesen't make it an original

No, but it would be a lot more reliable.

[peruffo]

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but if the OP wrote "Campagnolo Record 10 Speed Pro Tour levers - Value?" I have to share this pictures of something my boss at the bike shop just got from a certain Pro Tour team manager...

[oldtrackie]

If anyone wants to buy....

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4 pairs left

[gt5504b]

Ha, I have the stiffer standard generation on my cross/dirt roads and trails bike.
But after putting the bike into so many trees, fences, barriers, and random piles of mud, there is very little of the white graphics left 10 seconds with a sharpie, and ...
They might as well be 'Pro'
-cory

[fdegrove]

Hi,

I have a pair of these as well as a pair of regular Record Ergos. When the need came to rebuild the regular Ergos, I put in the stiffer spring and other parts necessary so they're basically like the Reds. They are slightly stiffer and have a terrific feel.

I still have and use these Red shifters as well (and it looks as if I'm in good company) but sold my regular Record set which had been overhauled even though it hadn't all that many km on the clock.
The Red still shift like new though after about 65.000km of use. (O.k. I don't shift all that much but still)

Basically it's some parts from the Centaur 05 shifters (which I also have) that's been used to build the Record Reds.
I think a list with all the necessary parts is still on this forum somewhere. Either way it's just a few bits and it's the spring that make the difference in feel. I think I still have a few of those kits anyhow...

But boy, those Red shifters are still fetching serious money though. I had no idea...

Ciao,

[HammerTime2]

The Red still shift like new though after about 65.000km of use. (O.k. I don't shift all that much but still)

With no overhaul (parts replacement)?

O.k., just want to make sure that's the european . , meaning 65 thousand km, not the american . ., meaning 65 (and 0 thousandths) km.

[fdegrove]

Hi,

65,000 Americano kilometros, senor.

Yeah, I know it sounds like a lot of road and it is but the Reds never even received a drop of oil, nada. Just the occasional kiss on the brake lever, nothing else.

Same goes for the old Centaur (which of course uses much of the same old Record bits as the Reds) but those didn't see much more than a few tens of thousands over the past seven years, they're on a winter mule.

I'm curious the hear about the other Red owners here. Pete? Or anyone else for that matter....

Ciao,

[Powerful Pete]

Indeed, here I am.

Only mounted them last year, they have maybe 6,000 ~ 7,000 km with me. I am the second owner, but they had been lightly used by the gentleman who sold them to me (no visible wear and tear anywhere).

Maintenance free, I love them.

Have a backup set of regular 10v Records, and my previous Chorus 10v (metal, not CF) still with me.

Beginning to consider selling my Ultra Reds and buying half a CF wheelset, given some of the prices I have seen (the regular shifting did not bother me - I bought them 'cuz they were cool).