lyrrad wrote:
Rear derailleur has no B tension screw, instead there is a cage tension screw.
Same but different.
If you want to use the Campy chain pin you will need an expensive tool to join it.
Better off using a Connex or KMC joiner.
Cassettes use a different tool, so you will need one of those.
If you want to change BB bearings you will need a special puller to remove and drift to fit.
Be careful when you assemble the cassette as the spacers are all different sizes.
Front derailleur in the lower groups is very sensitive to alignment.
Campy brake cables use a different head. Grease the head when you fit them as they can get stuck.
Make sure you have a long hex for crank and a torque wrench that works both ways if you have Super Record as it is left hand thread on the Titanium bolt.
Campy chains and stuff do not last longer than others, it's just that owners usually do less miles and have them serviced more regularly.
I have been riding Campy for 15 years on 4 bikes currently, including a NP2. Mostly Record and Chorus, a little Super Record.
Buy the stuff from UK mail order, it is much less than US prices.
Campy chains are worth buying. Use a Park peening tool, it is cheaper. I use mine for 5000 miles, they last 2x others.
Generally once you set up the group well you never need to touch it. They dont fray cables like Shimano does. You do need a few different tools. The Paceline forum is a great place for advice if you have specific questions.
You should not have to replace the crank bearings too often. I have 2 cranks with cult bearings that I have never replaced, over 10k miles on each.