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re:'04 Campy--when?
In category Tech issues
Written by archivis

First of all, thanks a million to everyone who's posted responses to my multiple questions about getting a Shimano-compatible freehub and cassette work with a Campy drivetrain. I'd all but decided to go for an all-Campy
10spd drivetrain and put an American Classic 10spd Shimano-Campy conversion cassette on the hub, when I called Excel Sports to order the parts, only to find out that they're runnin

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re:Campy Ergo's with Ultegra drivetrain?
In category Tech issues
Written by SquirrelBait

I'm building up a road bike and will probably go with Ultegras for the price/performance. However, I've heard that Ultegra STI's are poorly made and fall apart after a year or two, or at least become really pokey, and can't really be fixed. (If this is not true, or if Shimano has beefed up the
Ultegras in recent years, please let me know.)

So I'm wondering if it's possible to go with Campy Ergo's

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Shimano Cassette with Campy Rear Derailler?
In category Tech issues
Written by dprochilo

My bike has a Veloce triple crank and a Mirage rear derailler, 9 gear cassette. Will an ultegra rear hub and 9 gear cassette work on my bike?

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Campy - Shimano compatability and twist-lacing
In category Tech issues
Written by harbar

I'm e-looking at a bike with Record 9-speed shifters, Record 9-speed rear der., and a Shimano Ultegra 9-speed cassete. Will this work smoothly or should I expect compatability issues?

Also, I'm totally unfamiliar with twist-laced spokes on a wheelset.
What would be the benefits and disadvantages?

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ERGO 10 with DA Rear Deraileur
In category Tech issues
Written by Miscellaneous_86

With the price of DA 10 STI said to be ~$400, has anyone tried to use
ERGO 10 brifters to index 10 speeds cassettes successfuly using a
Shimano RD? I know the linkage geometry is different but maybe we can luck out. And with the 20% off code, you can probably buy a Record
ERGO for ~$200. Please don't tell me to buy a cheapo Campy RD to make this work.

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Question on Shimano Bar End Shifters
In category Tech issues
Written by ccrider

Just got a set of these. The box says they are 9 speed, but I can only hear/feel 8 distinct positions (excluding pushing the lever to it's extremes where it bumps into the housing). What am I missing? The enclosed manual also say it should only be used with a Dura Ace rear deraileur. I assume this is marketing to sell more Dura Ace, and not a hard requirement. My plan is to use it with a Deor

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