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Wow, here in America I've been referring to it as "Campy" for nearly thirty years--who knew!?

I would love to post pictures of it--and the rest of my bikes--but I can't figure out how to post them--it says my pictures are too big.

I have a MX Leader, and it's a great bike. The downtube is ovalized by the headtube and "flattened" by the bottom bracket. Also, the MX L has huge chain stays, with no bridge between them. The head tube flattens, or narrows out, by the head tube. Mine has the Merckx logo where the seat stays...

Beautiful picture--

I bought the Record gruppo years ago and still ride some of the parts. The brakes were horrible. They didn't stop well at all. I still use the rear deraillers (SP) on two of my bikes and have logged thousands of trouble free miles on them, and would love to buy another if anyone is selling one...

My Univega Superstradda was full Dura-Ace EX--except for the funky pedals I really liked it.

As a rider who has never left the US I now know if I ever go across the pond I'll avoid Evans! Here in California I avoid Performance Bicycle Shops--

As a heavy rider--300+ pounds--I don't trust the width of the chain. Not to mention that the gruppo will be super expensive. I remember when I thought the jump from five to six gears was a big deal--

True, downtube shifters require a different shifting strategy, but Eddy Merckx seemed to do all right using them--

How many of you folks use downtube shifters? I still love them, and think they look better. If you use them, are they indexed or friction. Three of my seven bikes have them, two friction and one indexed.

What kind of riding to you do? I use toe clips on my commuters--that way you're not confined to the type of shoe you wear. If you buy spd's think about how big your feet are. Some pedals are so small that you can develop hot spots on your feet. Good luck!