Originally Posted by
Old Fat Guy
There was a thread a few months ago on another forum where that was the problem. That fellow with the problem was in Madison as well. His LBS solved the problem. Which shop in Madison is the best for Campy? His cables had deformed and the Ergos were at a position where the cable couldn't move smoothly.
Interesting ... I'd like to check out that thread if you can point me to it. I'm not sure which LBS in Madison is best for Campy. I shop at the west side Trek Store (since I get Trek Store credit from the charity ride in my signature) which is not a big Campy zone. The wrenches there seem great, but I try to do my own wrenching at home.
Originally Posted by
Oldpeddaller
Ha! Got a Campy front mech just like that! Was having the same kind of problem, thought I'd adjust the cable, tightened the bolt carefully but it just came off in my hand. I replaced mine with a Centaur too, no further problems. I reckon the arm was weakened, maybe from having been dropped at some time and was flexing/bending under use so that the tension didn't release when the cable was slackened by changing down. Has anyone else had one break in the same way? Mine was a Mirage, but looks the same as your older Chorus - probably the same mech design moved down the range? Could there be a design fault or duff batch of castings from Campagnolo?
Very interesting ... first I'll put on the new FD and see if the shifting issue persists. If it does, then I'll look into the cable housing/Ergo positioning thing.