Zeus was a spanish manufacturer using copies of Campy molds under extremely lax Spanish patent laws. Campy eventually sued the out of existence. The materials were never up to Campy levels ( or even Shitmano or Suntour). Notorious for voids or brittle alloys cast to Campy dimensions. Never popular in the pro peloton, they were for your wannabees that could not afford the real thing. Shimano never was able to duplicate Campy alloy specs ( I am a former Shitmano employee) especially chainrings. It drove the Japanese crazy! Giggle all you want . Your archive comparisons were not made by pro mechanics that had to work with the stuff! The castings were crude at all price points. They were somewhat less than pretty. You usually had to remove flashing waste before you could install threaded parts. If you don't haves experience with the product, What's the point of posting? John Lands Synergy cycling Technical Services ( Former Olympic Team, National Team, Shimano Technical Support, Mavic Race Service mechanic)
From: Amir Avitzur <walawalaoxenfree@gmail.com> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR] headset thread help - Zeus Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:33:54 +0200
Somebody at Synergy Cycling Tech Services, I don't know who, said:
"NOTHING Zeus ever made was superior to Campy."
Unsigned, absolute statements, like this one make me giggle. (they remind me of all the racer wannabees in the 70's who laughed at Shimano & SunTour)
The archives are full of Campy/Zeus comparisons. Read them, they're interesting.
Never having used a Zeus headset, all I can say about them is that they are mighty pretty, to my eyes. Having used them for years and years I can say that Zeus cranks, bottom brackets and hubs are mighty pretty and quite reliable.
YMMV
Amir Avitzur
Ramat-Gan, Israel