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SJX426
[MENTION=145941]tsappenfield[/MENTION] - is your FD adjusted correctly? Outer plate parallel to the outer ring, plate clears outer ring by 1 mm. If so then, it is normal, even for 5 sprocket blocks with original chains. Using an 8spd chain might decrease the rub issue.
How did you replace the outer edge of the chain?
My understanding is that there is no difference between chains on a 6/7/8 speed bike. I don't know if that's true for Campy. However, 9/10/11 speed bikes still use chains with identical inner link chain width to the 6/7/8 speed chain, its only the outer link width that gets thinner, thus making the chains marginally weaker. However, you could try to run a 9 speed chain to see if the marginal difference allowed you to not ever have to trim. Or go single speed and avoid shifting altogether.
The beauty of Campagnolo Ergolevers is the ability to adjust the front derailleur front trim. I hate indexed front derailleurs like Shimano and SRAM. My X.9 mountain bike constantly gets derailleur chain rub in some gear combos. Indexing makes zero sense on the front derailleur. Being able to trim is a good thing.