campy harder to shift then shimano?

the reason I am asking is the fellow who built my bike (a bike messenger) put
on a shimano 800 rd over a campy because it took less effort to shift (using
sacks ergo shifters)
the cluster is campy but has shimano spacers. but I wanted to go up to bigger
sprocket 28t verses the 23 on there now. the shimano 600 rd has a bent arm that
was bent back but I would like to replace it. I have a campy chorus rd handy.
so when I get the new cluster I want to know if I should leave it campy and use
the campy rd or get another shimano and use the spacers from the old cluster.


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steve- the reason I am asking is the fellow who built my bike (a bike
messenger) put
on a shimano 800 rd over a campy because it took less effort to shift (using
sacks ergo shifters) BRBR

Sachs ERGO are shimano rear der compatible only...Switching spacers won't make
them work with a Campagnolo rear der, need to change the shift disc to a
Campagnolo compatible one.

BUT with decent housing and inner wire, ERFGO, whether Sachs/shimano or
Campagnolo should 'feel' the same.

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high end shimano cable is finished with an external die draw - campy is
not. that /should/ make shimano smoother.

Steve Knight wrote:
the reason I am asking is the fellow who built my bike (a bike messenger) put
on a shimano 800 rd over a campy because it took less effort to shift (using
sacks ergo shifters)

"jim beam" wrote in message
m...
high end shimano cable is finished with an external die draw - campy is
not. that /should/ make shimano smoother.

Steve Knight wrote:
the reason I am asking is the fellow who built my bike (a bike
messenger) put
on a shimano 800 rd over a campy because it took less effort to shift
(using
sacks ergo shifters)


Top Poster!!!

Sachs ERGO are shimano rear der compatible only...Switching spacers won't make
them work with a Campagnolo rear der, need to change the shift disc to a
Campagnolo compatible one.

BUT with decent housing and inner wire, ERFGO, whether Sachs/shimano or
Campagnolo should 'feel' the same.

even though they are pretty much campy in design? go figure.
I don't mind using shimano now that I know. I just have to make sure to
replace the spacers on the cogset.
now I want to get a 27 or 28t cogset. what decent shimano RD should I get? I
have a 600 right now bit it is a bit bent so it could use a replacement.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can use Shimano shift cables
with a Campy system (Shimano cables slightly thinner?) and not
vice-versa?!?



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"Cipher" wrote in message
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can use Shimano shift cables
with a Campy system (Shimano cables slightly thinner?) and not
vice-versa?!?

I've found that you have to file away some of the ends to get Shimano cables
to fit Campy shifters. A little go-round with the Dremel and you're good to
go.

Mike

On 10/29/2003 05:25 PM, in article ,
"Cipher" wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can use Shimano shift cables
with a Campy system (Shimano cables slightly thinner?) and not
vice-versa?!?


Other way around ... The head of a Shimano shifter cable is slightly larger
.... And can get wedged in a Campy shifter.


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