Re: Campy Ergo Mix with Ultegra ?s

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vecchio51@aol.com (Qui si parla Campagnolo ) wrote in
news:20040412092911.29885.00000175@mb-m13.aol.com:

> David-<< 1. Is the Campy ergo brifter indexed at all for the front
> shift and how
> well will it work for an Ultegra triple crank with Ultegra FD?
> >><BR><BR>
>
> Flawlessly, better than the ultegra. It is a 'ratcheting friction',
> shifts and then can be trimmed much more than the one trim click of
> the ultegra. PLUS rebuildable-no more failed levers.
>
> David-<< 2. Current setup is a shimano 12-25 9 spd cassette with
> 30-42-52 chainrings. Can I use the Campy medium cage RD? >><BR><BR>
>
> yep, w/o problem.
>
> David<< 3. My bike is a Cannondale CAAD5 frame. It has inline barrel
> adjusters for
> the FD and RD and just basic cable stops on the frame. Can I still use
> these inline adjusters with the ergo levers? >><BR><BR>
>
> Yep-
>
> David-<< From the hoods, no issue. Small lever from the
> drops, no issue. Will the ergo method of shifting help? >><BR><BR>
>
> Yep-the best idea is to move the shift lever, not the shift/brake
> lever-=
>
> david-<< Can someone provide the part numbers for the 9
> spd shifters and med cage RD so that I make sure the shop orders the
> right parts? >><BR><BR>
>
> Just get the Centaur 10s units-EP3-CE-10CG for the levers and
> RD-CE-001T for the rear der. Centaur 10s levers shift shimano 9s
> spacing really well, just have one less 'click'. We do this all the
> time. if the bike shop gives you the '1000 yard stare', have them call
> me.
>
>
> Peter Chisholm
> Vecchio's Bicicletteria
> 1833 Pearl St.
> Boulder, CO, 80302
> (303)440-3535
> http://www.vecchios.com
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Thanks Peter. One more question now. If I change to the 10 spd RD, should I
also switch to a 10 spd chain? If so, any issues with a 10 spd chain on the
Shimano chain rings? What would you suggest for a chain?

Thanks,
Dave