Originally Posted by
embankmentlb
There is much dislike for Shimano on several levels. I get it. I was in that camp for years.
However, if this iteration of 600 was Shimano’s top group it still would have been better than what everyone else had to offer in most ways.
That being said, I love 80’s Campy.
Quality wise the shimano 6400 offered as much as the Chorus and Athena for less money and with a lighter weight. Campy has been always very high in prices in the 90's and not always easy to find regarding older spare parts availability. Shimano top group in the 80's-mid 90's was Dura Ace 7400.The Ultegra tricolor 6400 offered as much performance as the Dura Ace 7400 for less money.