Originally Posted by
genejockey
The 7410 crankset is the most beautiful crankset ever made. Period.
The 7700 looks like it TRIED to be as pretty as the 7410 but failed.
I tend to agree. The "flattening" did the trick on the 7410. I think they should have just kept the 7410 and called it 7710.
Originally Posted by
genejockey
The 7402 RD is the best looking derailleur Shimano ever made, but I think Campy made prettier ones.
I like the 7700 GS, but I see your point. Elegant simplicity and it evokes rectangles.
Originally Posted by
genejockey
The 7700 STIs are better looking than the 7401s, though. I'll give you that.
I agree, and they shift as light as any STI ever made. Petite precision, unencumbered by cable routing.
Originally Posted by
genejockey
7400 hubs are way better looking than anything earlier, but the 7700s look the same.
The 7403 is the best all-around set I've ever used, but Those 8-speed Campy Records are so darn pretty.
Originally Posted by
genejockey
I currently have a nearly complete 7410 groupset that I'm keeping, waiting for the right frame to come along. It could be a while....
Narrow BB spindle? I've only ever seen the crankset, and I think it used something like a 103-104mm....
I'm still a huge 7700 fan, but boy, the DA 9000 with the combo of the polished chrome and glossy black....those are beautiful calipers, RD, FD.