Can I run a Campagnolo 53/42/30 CENTAUR crankset w/ Shimano a 10 speed drivetrain?
08-27-09, 08:54 AM
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Can I run a Campagnolo 53/42/30 CENTAUR crankset w/ Shimano a 10 speed drivetrain?
Can I run a Campagnolo 53/42/30 CENTAUR crankset w/ a Shimano 10 speed drivetrain?
Would I be able to use this crank with a 10 speed chain and 10 speed 105 brifters? What FD would you suggest?
Would I be able to use this crank with a 10 speed chain and 10 speed 105 brifters? What FD would you suggest?
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08-27-09, 09:44 AM
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Yes, that combination should work fine. Use a 105 10 speed front derailler. The Ultegra 10 speed derailler will hit the middle ring on it's way to the big ring unless you position it excessively high (BTDT).
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The fact that it is Campagnolo won't matter much, the issue may be if it was designed for 8, 9, 10-speed or what. Since it's a Centaur I think it's probably a 9-speed, do you know?
As for the derailleurs, you'll need a triple front and long cage rear. If you use a Shimano front derailleur I think a 9-speed Ultegra or 105 should work. These were designed for a 10-tooth difference between the big and middle chainring.
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As for the derailleurs, you'll need a triple front and long cage rear. If you use a Shimano front derailleur I think a 9-speed Ultegra or 105 should work. These were designed for a 10-tooth difference between the big and middle chainring.
Al
08-27-09, 09:52 AM
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Al, the new 105 10 speed triple deraillers are designed for an 11 tooth gap (50/39/30 crankset) though I'm using one with a 10 tooth gap (52/42/30). It would be the best choice. 9 speed Ultegra or 105 would also work (from experience) but shifting won't be quite as crisp and those deraillers are more difficult to find these days.
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Al, the new 105 10 speed triple deraillers are designed for an 11 tooth gap (50/39/30 crankset) though I'm using one with a 10 tooth gap (52/42/30). It would be the best choice. 9 speed Ultegra or 105 would also work (from experience) but shifting won't be quite as crisp and those deraillers are more difficult to find these days.
BTW, I wrote my previous post before I could see yours.
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The fact that it is Campagnolo won't matter much, the issue may be if it was designed for 8, 9, 10-speed or what. Since it's a Centaur I think it's probably a 9-speed, do you know?
As for the derailleurs, you'll need a triple front and long cage rear. If you use a Shimano front derailleur I think a 9-speed Ultegra or 105 should work. These were designed for a 10-tooth difference between the big and middle chainring.
Al
As for the derailleurs, you'll need a triple front and long cage rear. If you use a Shimano front derailleur I think a 9-speed Ultegra or 105 should work. These were designed for a 10-tooth difference between the big and middle chainring.
Al
It's a 10 speed.
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08-27-09, 10:05 AM
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But you're assuming it's a 10-speed crankset. I'm thinking it's a 9-speed with more spacing between chainrings. I think a 9-speed derailleur will be more tolerant to a mixed drivetrain with a 9-speed triple. The 9-speed Ultegra and 105 FD's were designed for 52-42-30 chainrings.
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Good, but the current Campagnolo catalog does not show a 10-speed Centaur triple. joejack is right, go for a 10-speed 105 triple FD or a 9-speed 105 or 9-speed Ultegra triple FD or a Campy triple FD. Avoid 10-speed Ultegra FD or any Dura-Ace FD.
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Thanks guys,
I'll verify that it's NOS 10 speed gear before buying.
Michael
I'll verify that it's NOS 10 speed gear before buying.
Michael
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