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I see. The WW 695 report I was thinking of mentioned several issues re: paint quality, cable routing, etc. but since the frame has already been built up and you can visually inspect it those issues won't apply in this case. I have not seen any negative reports concerning the ride quality of the 695. As I stated above they are both great frames, I don't really think one is better than the other; it will depend on your ride assessment. Emotionally, I simply prefer Colnago.
Does the 695 come with that new Look one-piece crankset?
I have no criticisms of either SR11 or Di2, other than the cost, as you also point out. I don't feel the need for either 11 sppeds or electronic shifting at that price. I have always used Campa, so that's my reason for preference, as well as their better backward compatibility. The new Campa hood shape is fantastic, imo. I too tried Di2 and didn't really like the feel, although it performed flawlessly. If you like Shimano, and you can get the Di2 for less than D-A, of course do that. I thought that perhaps you were specifying the groups, but it appears they already on the frames.
Wheels are obviously the most important component after the frame, so it's a shame that neither bike comes with a better choice. For factory wheels Campagnolo are superb. Most of my wheels are hand-built though, which I often find to be an equal or better option, at a better price. Does that guy Tristan (iirc correctly he's in NZ) build wheels? Surely there are good wheel builders there?
You won't go wrong with either bike.
Does the 695 come with that new Look one-piece crankset?
I have no criticisms of either SR11 or Di2, other than the cost, as you also point out. I don't feel the need for either 11 sppeds or electronic shifting at that price. I have always used Campa, so that's my reason for preference, as well as their better backward compatibility. The new Campa hood shape is fantastic, imo. I too tried Di2 and didn't really like the feel, although it performed flawlessly. If you like Shimano, and you can get the Di2 for less than D-A, of course do that. I thought that perhaps you were specifying the groups, but it appears they already on the frames.
Wheels are obviously the most important component after the frame, so it's a shame that neither bike comes with a better choice. For factory wheels Campagnolo are superb. Most of my wheels are hand-built though, which I often find to be an equal or better option, at a better price. Does that guy Tristan (iirc correctly he's in NZ) build wheels? Surely there are good wheel builders there?
You won't go wrong with either bike.
