1st question: Which Campy 10 speed (or maybe even 11?) shifters can operate a triple front? I know the ultrashift mechanism can definitely do it as it is just a ratcheting mechanism but I have read elsewhere that 10speed Veloce and Centaur shifters were also ratcheting. They just didn't have as many clicks.
For context, I am looking at pairing Campy shifters with a Shimano 6600 triple FD and XTR RD for the SO. She does not like the bar ends currently on her bike as they stick out a bit too far and hits her knees sometimes when mounting/dismounting. She'd like brifters and prefers the Campy mechanism vs Shimano (as do I). SRAM's double tap would just be too long of a throw for her. I know I will get 1 less gear than what the shifter was built for doing this "shimergo" setup but her bike is currently a 7speed anyways so still an improvement.
2nd question: Were the Campy Record 10speed cranks hollow or solid? Can I shorten them?
For context, I have a short inseam and 170mm cranks are too long for me. I am thinking about shortening the crank on my Merckx. I have not really measured the cranks to see if there would be enough material but if the cranks are hollow or would impede drilling anyways then no real point. I know there are short crank alternatives out there but would really to keep the bike whole. Well, whole-er anyways.