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Christopher Harrison
Guest
Hi all,
I am very tempted to upgrade my entire groupset, however I was
wondering if I could please ask for a bit of advice?
Firstly, my current set is Shimano-based; with 105s on the front,
Tiagra on the back (or the other way around, I can't remember).
Anyway, I would like to upgrade to the Campagnolo Centaur set... Now,
I know that Shimano and Campagnolo kit are not mutually compatible;
but if you're upgrading *everything* does this matter? Presumably the
holes that are in the frame (Trek 1200) are standardised.
Following that, I'm a bit confused as to what is what, when buying a
groupset. I can manage crank length and cassette ratios -- but could
someone please tell me what the difference is between an "Italian" and
"English" bottom bracket; a "short" and "medium" rear mech; and a
"braze on", "32mm band" and "35mm band" front mech?
Many thanks, in advance
Christopher
I am very tempted to upgrade my entire groupset, however I was
wondering if I could please ask for a bit of advice?
Firstly, my current set is Shimano-based; with 105s on the front,
Tiagra on the back (or the other way around, I can't remember).
Anyway, I would like to upgrade to the Campagnolo Centaur set... Now,
I know that Shimano and Campagnolo kit are not mutually compatible;
but if you're upgrading *everything* does this matter? Presumably the
holes that are in the frame (Trek 1200) are standardised.
Following that, I'm a bit confused as to what is what, when buying a
groupset. I can manage crank length and cassette ratios -- but could
someone please tell me what the difference is between an "Italian" and
"English" bottom bracket; a "short" and "medium" rear mech; and a
"braze on", "32mm band" and "35mm band" front mech?
Many thanks, in advance
Christopher