P
Peon
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Hi to all!
I'm having some troubles: I've "inherited" an old MTB, from 1996, that
mounts STX (MC34) Shimano group.
Now, I'd like to have drop bar and brifter on it... Reading from the net,
I've discovered that there are a lot of incompatibilities between the
components (but! This will not discourage me!!)
1- Using Shimano STI 8-speed (like ST-A417, 1055-T, A410, 3303) or 7-speed
3303-7:
this setup would be compatible with rear derailleur and cassette, but
Shimano spacing between front chain rings is different from MTB to Road
Bikes...
On CTC's site I read about the possibility of adapt the STI shifters to MTB
front der: " To make it work with less cable you can effectively shorten the
arm by anchoring the cable on the other side of the screw, so it's less far
from the pivot." Is it effectively possible?
2- Using Campagnolo ErgoPower 8-speed or above (changing the internal
mechanism):
Would this setup be compatible with my front crankset/chainring? The Campys
are not indexed, so I hope they could be ok with MTB chainring spacing...
Plus: I'd need to buy a Campagnolo rear der (with long cage!) or use the
Jtek Engineering ShiftMate model#1
3- Using Modolo Morphos levers
Today I spoke with a technician from Modolo (I'm Italian!). He said me that
they have not tested the levers with front MTB triples and it should not
work with that cable amount difference (19.5mm MTB vs 13.5mm Road). Maybe,
is it possible to make (with this levers) the same modification described
from CTC?
What solution should I go for? Have you got other suggestions/experiences to
tell me about?
Thanks a lot!
Ciao ciaoo!
Matteo
ZA
Milano - Italia
I'm having some troubles: I've "inherited" an old MTB, from 1996, that
mounts STX (MC34) Shimano group.
Now, I'd like to have drop bar and brifter on it... Reading from the net,
I've discovered that there are a lot of incompatibilities between the
components (but! This will not discourage me!!)
1- Using Shimano STI 8-speed (like ST-A417, 1055-T, A410, 3303) or 7-speed
3303-7:
this setup would be compatible with rear derailleur and cassette, but
Shimano spacing between front chain rings is different from MTB to Road
Bikes...
On CTC's site I read about the possibility of adapt the STI shifters to MTB
front der: " To make it work with less cable you can effectively shorten the
arm by anchoring the cable on the other side of the screw, so it's less far
from the pivot." Is it effectively possible?
2- Using Campagnolo ErgoPower 8-speed or above (changing the internal
mechanism):
Would this setup be compatible with my front crankset/chainring? The Campys
are not indexed, so I hope they could be ok with MTB chainring spacing...
Plus: I'd need to buy a Campagnolo rear der (with long cage!) or use the
Jtek Engineering ShiftMate model#1
3- Using Modolo Morphos levers
Today I spoke with a technician from Modolo (I'm Italian!). He said me that
they have not tested the levers with front MTB triples and it should not
work with that cable amount difference (19.5mm MTB vs 13.5mm Road). Maybe,
is it possible to make (with this levers) the same modification described
from CTC?
What solution should I go for? Have you got other suggestions/experiences to
tell me about?
Thanks a lot!
Ciao ciaoo!
Matteo
ZA
Milano - Italia