I have been hearing all sorts of unconfirmed rumors of Campy coming out with an 11 speed gruppo for 2009. Do we need 11 speed? Not really, just like we didn't really need 10 or even 9, but it's still progress in my book. The new system would require a chain in the 5.4-5.5mm width range which is ultra-narrow, and I suppose the cranksets will require some tweaking to the spacing to accomodate this narrow chain, but I must admit I am intriqued. My only wish list is that Campy will offer an 11-27 cassette now that they have the extra cog. Can anyone confirm the rumors of this 11 speed system?
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