Campagnolo Veloce Power Torque Compact Crankset
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| Price: | $325 |
| Weight: | 856g w/o BB |
The 2010 Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed compact crankset comes in below the Centaur group and is only available in aluminum construction. With Centaur, you get the option of a full carbon spider and crank arms or alloy.
Veloce is roughly equivalent to Shimano 105. It’s a tad more expensive, but Campy fans will insist that it is more refined. No matter what your preference, the marketing demographic of both groups are the same, performance oriented riders without the cash for higher end race parts.
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The Veloce compact crankset utilizes Campy's Power Torque System. Power Torque is simply an evolution of the Ultra Torque engineering features found in Campagnolo's higher level component groups. Power Torque is another marketing term for mechanical design changes that result in improved stiffness and efficiency. Veloce also uses Micro Precision Shifting teeth on the chainrings. As with most of these technologies, best results are realized when the crankset is paired with a Campy 10 speed chain and Campy Power Torque bottom bracket and axle.
Campagnolo Veloce is not all that easy to find in the United States and will cost more than Shimano 105 or SRAM Rival. However, if you're on a budget and you simply must have an Italian gruppo for your Italian bike, then Veloce is a fine choice.