Qui si parla Campagnolo aka Peter Chisholm wrote:
> Johnny Sunset aka Tom Sherman wrote:
> > Qui si parla Campagnolo aka Peter Chisholm wrote:
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > > Qui si parla Campagnolo <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > yes, same spacing for each, both use a 5.9mm chain.
> > > >
> > > > uh... could I use a Campy chain...?
> > > >
> > > > or
> > > >
> > > > how about a left Campy brifter with a DA front derailleur...?
> > >
> > > Use the Campag chain and a left ERGO works with just about any
> > > FD/chainring setup from any manufacturer-copy to Tom Sherman.....
> >
> > I don't think Campy ERGO brifters will work well on my flat bar
> > bicycles (both upright and recumbent) not to mention the "side-stick"
> > steering on my trike.
>
> Why not? Campag f[la]t bar shifters work great, are much cheaper than
> shimano and better made.
Do Campy Flat Bar shifters (for Urban Racers [1]) work with 8 and
9-speed systems, and derailers that can handle 11-34 cassettes? I
prefer 9-speed for road riding and 8-speed for off-road with their
wider chains and less fussy indexing. The Campy Flat Bar shifters also
resemble Shimano Rabidfires (sic) [2], which is one of my less favorite
Shimano products [3]. If I get a new flat-bar bike or replace the
Rabidfires, I will likely use Paul's Thumbies [4] despite their cost,
since no one makes quality thumb-shifters for 8 and 9-speed with
optional friction mode.
> Does your trike have any shifters at all?
Yes, Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed bar-ends [5]. I can shift and brake at
the same time without moving my hands from the braking position, shift
multiple gears at once, trim the front derailer, and use friction mode
if indexing goes out of adjustment on a ride. Bar-end shifters also
cost less than any integrated system (accounting for brake levers
needing to be purchased separately) and should be more durable and
reliable, since they have far fewer moving parts.
> brandscycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&sort=pricedesc&id=2676
Keep your day job!
[1] <http://www.campagnolo.com/pdf/en/2007-gruppi-EN.pdf>.
[2] I have two (2) bikes with Rabidfire shifters because that is what
the manufacturer chose.
[3] Those stupid pins instead of a "quick link" on chains being my
least favorite.
[4] <http://www.paulcomp.com/thumbmtn.html>.
[5] <http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/Dragonflyer/>.
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