First of all, I don't want this to be a Campy vs. Shimano thread.
Anyway, I have a quick question: What difficulties arise when mixing and matching drivetrain parts from the different manufacturers? For example, is there anything wrong with using an Ultegra 10-speed cassette, chain, and chainrings? How are Campy and Shimano casettes different? Is it just the splines? What about chains and chainrings?
I ask because I might be getting a deal on a cheap Ultegra-10 bike, and I'd like to swap out most of the parts for Campy. But I don't want to buy a new cassette, chain, and chainrings if I don't have to.
Anyway, I have a quick question: What difficulties arise when mixing and matching drivetrain parts from the different manufacturers? For example, is there anything wrong with using an Ultegra 10-speed cassette, chain, and chainrings? How are Campy and Shimano casettes different? Is it just the splines? What about chains and chainrings?
I ask because I might be getting a deal on a cheap Ultegra-10 bike, and I'd like to swap out most of the parts for Campy. But I don't want to buy a new cassette, chain, and chainrings if I don't have to.