Some on this list seem overly influenced by the "spell" of campagnolo marketing nimrods. Does it really affect the performance or race-worthiness of a bicycle to have inferior hoods that crack quickly, cost a fortune, and say "Campagnolo" with the world logo on them ?? Would asian or period swiss or generic no-name or newer-campy hoods really harm the mojo all that much ?? this is the sort of thing that gives campy a reputation for snob appeal ...
as my dad used to say, "a man on a galloping horse wouldn't know the difference!"
why is it that when simplex puts out a piece of junk (prestige derailleurs) people scream and rip them off the bike and throw them in the trash bin. when campy puts out a piece of junk (world logo hoods) there is a severe shortage and the items sell for $72 on ebay (most recent price paid) ???
- Don Gillies
San Diego, CA