Erik_A
09-21-08, 11:09 PM
I am thinking about swapping over my Campy Veloce 9 speed group (10 year old) to a cross build. Has anyone used the 9 Spd Veloce Ergo levers with success for cross?
Cyclocross - Campagnolo 9 Spd Veloce Ergo levers
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climbhoser
09-22-08, 08:46 AM
Don't do it...send them to me ;)
Actually, a pretty popular 'cross conversion is the 'Shimergo' where you use your 9 speed Campy Ergos with 8 speed Shimano rear der. and cassette. Gives you loads more maneuvarability, IMHO, because you can use 8 speed road mechs, 8 speed MTB mechs, long cage, short cage, etc...Cassettes and wheels are easier to find and typically cheaper.
I've seen it done lots.
Actually, a pretty popular 'cross conversion is the 'Shimergo' where you use your 9 speed Campy Ergos with 8 speed Shimano rear der. and cassette. Gives you loads more maneuvarability, IMHO, because you can use 8 speed road mechs, 8 speed MTB mechs, long cage, short cage, etc...Cassettes and wheels are easier to find and typically cheaper.
I've seen it done lots.
Brian Ratliff
09-22-08, 12:25 PM
I'm using a 9 speed Campy Veloce drivetrain with a conversion pulley and a Shimano cogset. Don't know if it works well under all conditions, but it has worked for the three races I've done so far.
justinb
09-22-08, 03:57 PM
Don't do it...send them to me ;)
Actually, a pretty popular 'cross conversion is the 'Shimergo' where you use your 9 speed Campy Ergos with 8 speed Shimano rear der. and cassette. Gives you loads more maneuvarability, IMHO, because you can use 8 speed road mechs, 8 speed MTB mechs, long cage, short cage, etc...Cassettes and wheels are easier to find and typically cheaper.
I've seen it done lots.
^^
That's what I've been running on my cross bike.
OP, If your 9spd Ergos are pre-2001, they'll pull a different amount of cable/shift than 2001 and later 9spd campy shifters.
A nice combo is old 9speed shifter, new campy rear der. (10spd), and a shimano 8 spd cassette. Buttery smooth, when it's dialed in correctly.
Actually, a pretty popular 'cross conversion is the 'Shimergo' where you use your 9 speed Campy Ergos with 8 speed Shimano rear der. and cassette. Gives you loads more maneuvarability, IMHO, because you can use 8 speed road mechs, 8 speed MTB mechs, long cage, short cage, etc...Cassettes and wheels are easier to find and typically cheaper.
I've seen it done lots.
^^
That's what I've been running on my cross bike.
OP, If your 9spd Ergos are pre-2001, they'll pull a different amount of cable/shift than 2001 and later 9spd campy shifters.
A nice combo is old 9speed shifter, new campy rear der. (10spd), and a shimano 8 spd cassette. Buttery smooth, when it's dialed in correctly.