9 speed Ergo Levers to 8sp drivetrain?
12-17-04, 07:49 PM
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9 speed Ergo Levers to 8sp drivetrain?
I've been watching the auction sites for 8 speed Ergo levers to outfit my current Campagnolo Croce 8 speed.
However ending prices at auction for Record or Chorus 8-speed Ergolevers are reaching levels ridiculously beyond reason. Sometimes ending prices extend beyond new pricing for 9 speed Centaur or even match new Chorus 10 levels.
So I've considered buying new 9 speed ergo levers and outfitting to my 8 speed Drivetrain. But descriptions of 9sp Campy levers specifically state incompatibility with older 8 speed drivetrains. In addition, I've found a couple of online Campy dealers that will downgrade 9 or 10 speed levers to 8 speed.
Will 9 or 10 speed levers work with 8 speed drivetrains without all the modifications? Are they truly incompatible and unworkable without alterations?
However ending prices at auction for Record or Chorus 8-speed Ergolevers are reaching levels ridiculously beyond reason. Sometimes ending prices extend beyond new pricing for 9 speed Centaur or even match new Chorus 10 levels.
So I've considered buying new 9 speed ergo levers and outfitting to my 8 speed Drivetrain. But descriptions of 9sp Campy levers specifically state incompatibility with older 8 speed drivetrains. In addition, I've found a couple of online Campy dealers that will downgrade 9 or 10 speed levers to 8 speed.
Will 9 or 10 speed levers work with 8 speed drivetrains without all the modifications? Are they truly incompatible and unworkable without alterations?
12-17-04, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by squeegy200
I've been watching the auction sites for 8 speed Ergo levers to outfit my current Campagnolo Croce 8 speed.
However ending prices at auction for Record or Chorus 8-speed Ergolevers are reaching levels ridiculously beyond reason. Sometimes ending prices extend beyond new pricing for 9 speed Centaur or even match new Chorus 10 levels.
So I've considered buying new 9 speed ergo levers and outfitting to my 8 speed Drivetrain. But descriptions of 9sp Campy levers specifically state incompatibility with older 8 speed drivetrains. In addition, I've found a couple of online Campy dealers that will downgrade 9 or 10 speed levers to 8 speed.
Will 9 or 10 speed levers work with 8 speed drivetrains without all the modifications? Are they truly incompatible and unworkable without alterations?
However ending prices at auction for Record or Chorus 8-speed Ergolevers are reaching levels ridiculously beyond reason. Sometimes ending prices extend beyond new pricing for 9 speed Centaur or even match new Chorus 10 levels.
So I've considered buying new 9 speed ergo levers and outfitting to my 8 speed Drivetrain. But descriptions of 9sp Campy levers specifically state incompatibility with older 8 speed drivetrains. In addition, I've found a couple of online Campy dealers that will downgrade 9 or 10 speed levers to 8 speed.
Will 9 or 10 speed levers work with 8 speed drivetrains without all the modifications? Are they truly incompatible and unworkable without alterations?
12-18-04, 12:37 AM
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It's possible to put together an 8-speed cassette/chain combination that will work with your 9-speed shifters (As you found with your online search). I have been using an 8-speed cassette with the 9-speed Campy Record drivetrain on one of my road bikes for a few years now (I prefer to build my own cassettes and use Cycle Dynamics ti cogs and 9-speed spacers. Wheels Manufacturing makes conversion spacers too, and Torelli can custom build what you need also). The shifting performance is fine. Good luck!
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If you wanted to go to the hassle you could swap the 9 index gear for an 8 index gear. The shifter is not to hard to take a part and you don't have to take it all the way apart to put the gear in.
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Rev.Chuck, Great suggestion (I wish I'd thought of it). Thanks for sharing this tip. Your innovative approach to the problem captures the spirit of the Forum. Happy Holidays!
