Bicycle Mechanics - Brake Shifter Conversion

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gpeck

08-30-08, 09:36 AM

I have a 84-85 campy record rear and front derailleur, 8 speed hyperglide shimano cassette. I am wanting to upgrade friction shifters to brake shift levers, will campy ergo 8 speed shifters work? or better to use shimano 8 speed shifters to match rear cog.

Any help appreciated.

Tks

bikeman715

08-30-08, 11:19 AM

you need to use the shimano shifter to match the rear cog, or change the rear cog to campy to work with your shifters. the pitch & distant between the cogs are different for both systems.