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Originally Posted by
Chrome Molly
If all you're looking for is the ergo setup, simply use 10 speed veloce ergo shifters. First, make sure your rear hub can accommodate an 8 speed cassette. If so, find an 8 speed shimano cassette. The campy 10 speed ergo shifters will pull the exact length of cable needed to make a shimano rear derailleur shift across an 8 speed cassette properly. You'll get you quick shifting and comfy ergos with fresh cables with not many other changes needed.
Indeed. There are a few 'Shimergo' setups that work. I have used 8sp Ergos/RD on a Shimano 7-speed cluster. Same cog spacing. It's a very versatile setup, as 7sp freewheels are a dime a dozen.
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