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Old 09-18-11, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveSSS
I never like Campy's chainring offerings, so I always used FSA triple with my Campy drivetrain. One issue with other brands can be the difference in the chainline. If your seat tube is 32mm or larger, the chainline needs to be in the 46.5-47.5mm range. I got by with FSA's 46mm, but I had to squeeze the FD cage a bit narrower to use the 5.9mm 10 speed chain. The problem than can occur is the FD lever arm can come to rest on the seat tube and still not drop the chain onto the little ring.

It's a common misconception the the tooth spacing is significantly different on 9, 10 or 11 speed cranks, but in reality there is little difference. What is usually different is the amount of shifting ramp material on the rings.
Very interesting thanks for the info. I'm going to use it on a 28.6mm seat tube. Would that still hold true?
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