On May 24, 3:37 pm, CCX <chive...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am thinking about putting campy shiftybrakes (ergo power) levers on > an RIVENDELL cross bike, with an 8 spd xtr cassette. Do you all have > a strong preference between the models of Campy- not record obviously, > but chorus seems a bit pricey and the veloce seem about right- how > does the centaur line hold up in your opinion? Would I be a fool to > stick to the centaur? > I have older Record 9 ergos on one bike and Centaur 9 ergos on another. Despite the fact that the Record is lighter and has ball bearings in it versus bushings on the Centaur, there's nothing noticeable about the shifting. Unless weight is a factor, which it doesn't sound like it, get the Centaur.
> I think I would be sort of mad if I crashed, and smashed up a pair of > the chorus ergos. Are any of you running a triple? > Crashes happen. Like others have stated, get the ones that fit your hands. There are actually three generations of Campy ergos, the "pointy" hood ones that were only 8 and 9 speed from 1997 to about 1999; the "round" hood ones that were 9 and 10 speed from about 1999 to 2006; and the latest version from about 2006/07 to present. As for running a triple, unlike Shimano, where you have to get specific double or triple front STI shifters, ALL campy ergos are triple compatible because of the ratcheting design of the front shifter. Note, the Escape or QR front ergos from 2007-08 or 09, are more Shimano-ish and probably requires the use of a specific front der. > The bike is used about 50 percent trails and dirt. > All Campy ergos should be able to handle any kind of road. > I use a 2x8 with the 38t 52t chainrings and 12-28 xtr or 12-32 if I am > feeling whimpy. Rgith now I have suntour bar cons, but it is hard to > shift when you can't move your hand off the bars due to the terrain. > Integrated shifters solved this problem! The key is to find one that fits your hand. > Have any of you all stripped the torx head on the levers? > Older "round" hood style ergos don't use torx head bolts. However, if the latest version uses it, I suggest getting a good set of torx wrenches from Sears or if you can afford better, Snap-on! Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
