Official rules of the Scottish Cyclist: components

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18. As the most widely available and best value, Shimano components are preferred. Under no circumstances should the Scottish Cyclist use Campagnolo simply to show to his peers how stylish and wealthy he is. Stylish, expensive kit is no substitute for dogged training at ungodly hours of the day in horrible conditions with a heavy bike.

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  • http://veloclubdonlogan.blogspot.com bmfw

    I would add that the Shimano components should be no newer than last year's model. Anything more up to date is vulgar & pretentious!

  • owen_p

    Good point bmfw. I forgot to mention that the use of Dura-Ace and XTR is out of the question, unless the parts are given free, won in a race or competition, found in a skip, etc.

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