Cycling and bicycle racing discussion forums.   View New Forum Topics
Today's Forum Topics

Set as homepage


Go Back   Cycling Forums > Tech Corner > Cycling Equipment
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Welcome to CyclingForums.com

You are currently viewing our website as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions. You will have to register before you can post to this thread.

By joining our free online community you will have access to post new topics, communicate privately with other cyclingforums.com members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos and access other special features like product reviews and classifieds.


Conversion to Campy 8sp

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 04-08.-2003, 01:31 PM   #1
EMU
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 6
Send a message via AIM to EMU
Default Conversion to Campy 8sp

I recently had my rear wheel stolen on my bike that has Campy Athena 8 speed. I was wondering what sort of conversion I could do with a campy 9/10 or shimano 8/9 wheel to work with campy 8. I havent built a wheel before, and I cant find any prebuilt 8 speeds around. I have a campy 8 cassette.

Any help would be appreciated.
EMU is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-08.-2003, 11:01 AM   #2
EMU
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 6
Send a message via AIM to EMU
Default

Anybody know if I could use an 8 speed cassette on a 9/10 speed wheel, and how?
EMU is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-08.-2003, 11:34 AM   #3
EastCoast
New York Member
 
EastCoast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Bellerose, NY
Posts: 85
Default

Quote:
Originally posted by EMU
Anybody know if I could use an 8 speed cassette on a 9/10 speed wheel, and how?


The answer is yes!

I'm in the process of having it done for myself.

Here is the solution:
I just purchased a Campagnolo Proton wheelset, that has a 9/10 Campagnolo hub, but I currently have an 8 speed cassette on my other set of rims. This is how it could be done:

Purchase a Campagnolo loose cog 9 speed cassette, along with a Wheels Manufacturing Shift-8 spacing kit will allow you to convert a Campagnolo 9 or 10 speed cassette to a Campagnolo 8 speed cassette. Simply drop one of the largest cogs, and switch the original amber colored spacers with the Wheels alloy spacers.
The thinner alloy washer goes behind your largest cog and prevents the rear derailleur from contacting the spokes. The thin steel shim goes between your smallest, or first position cog and the second postion cog. First position cogs have a built in spacer. The steel shim widens this space to 8 speed width.

Thats all it takes to work for Campy, Shimano is different.
__________________
Ken (EastCoast)

Last edited by EastCoast : 10-08.-2003 at 11:37 AM.
EastCoast is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-08.-2003, 11:38 AM   #4
EMU
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 6
Send a message via AIM to EMU
Default

Thanks a lot, ill look into it a bit, it just depends on how much I can get the wheels for (If I can find an 8 on ebay anywhere for a better deal than a 9 speed ill do that instead)
EMU is offline  
Reply With Quote

Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT +10. The time now is 07:41 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2001 - 2006 cyclingforums.com

Links to websites we like:
Pezcyclingnews | Cyclingnews.com | Wine Zone | iinet