Bicycle Mechanics - campy shifters/shimano derailleur

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA

View Full Version : campy shifters/shimano derailleur

cloven
08-01-05, 05:07 PM
So my old campy rear derailleur gave up the ghost and I need a new one. My price range is around <$60 but the mechanic at the shop says that because I have Campy shifters (down tube on a Vitus 979 frame) Shimano won't work and I have to shell out $100+ for a Campy derailleur, or change the shifters to Shimano. Does this sound right?

Greatly appreciate any insight!

juicemouse
08-01-05, 05:10 PM
So my old campy rear derailleur gave up the ghost and I need a new one. My price range is around <$60 but the mechanic at the shop says that because I have Campy shifters (down tube on a Vitus 979 frame) Shimano won't work and I have to shell out $100+ for a Campy derailleur, or change the shifters to Shimano. Does this sound right?

Greatly appreciate any insight!

Are they indexed shifters or friction? If indexed, how many speeds? There are quite a few variables in drivetrain components and you need to match them all up.
spider-man
08-01-05, 05:16 PM
You can often find older derailleurs on eBay at good prices, depending of course on the model. Your shop probably wants to sell you a new one. No harm in that, but not the most cost-effective solution.