Rebuilding Campagnolo Ergo Brakes/Shifters
12-29-06, 06:07 AM
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Rebuilding Campagnolo Ergo Brakes/Shifters
Just how complicated/difficult is it to rebuild a Camagnolo Ergo brake/shifter system? Curious if it involves replacing parts, or just taking it apart and putting it back together after being re-tuned?
It all comes down to whether or not someone could do this at home without mechanic training...
It all comes down to whether or not someone could do this at home without mechanic training...
12-29-06, 06:59 AM
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They say as long as you have some patience and are careful about little bits flying around, it's not too technical of a job. (Supposedly very satisfying when you're done!) I have a broken G spring in mine, plan on doing the job in a couple of weeks when the part comes in. I'll let you know how it turns out. Some pretty good info at https://www.yellowjersey.org/ergo_ps.pdf and in Leonard Zinns Road Bike Repair Manual
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Originally Posted by Briareos
Just how complicated/difficult is it to rebuild a Camagnolo Ergo brake/shifter system? Curious if it involves replacing parts, or just taking it apart and putting it back together after being re-tuned?
It all comes down to whether or not someone could do this at home without mechanic training...
It all comes down to whether or not someone could do this at home without mechanic training...
The Campy Only web site (www.campyonly.com) has printed instructions available and Branford Bike (after they reopen in February) should be a good source for both written instructions and repair parts.
It's supposed to be a fairly intricate job but not beyond the home mechanic if you go slowly and take good notes.
