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Old 06-14-03 | 01:43 PM
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Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte

Contemplating Shimano->Campy

I'm contemplating a move to Campy. I've currently got the following on my bike:

[1] FSA crank (double) and chainrings mated to Shimano Dura-Ace BB (splined)

[2] Mavic Ksyrium wheels laced to Mavic FTS hubs

[3] The rest of the relevant parts are all Shimano Dura-Ace

My question becomes, what are the minimum number of things I could get away with substituting in order to get me Campy Record-10? I was thinking I'd need the following:

[1] Both left and right brifters

[2] FD

[3] RD

[4] Cassette - My mechanic runs a Shimano 9sp cassette with his Campy drivetrain because Shimano cassettes are cheaper for one thing. I wonder if the new 10sp Shimano cassette will work with Record.

[5] Chain

Now... points of question:

[1] Will I need to replace my crank and BB? I know Shimano and Campy spindle lengths are different but I wonder if there's a way to adjust my chainline without having to replace the whole crankset.

[2] Will I need a new rear wheel/hub? Can I replace the freehub body and mount a 10sp cassette? If I can use a Shimano 10sp cassette, will it fit on my current freehub body that's already Shimano 9sp compatible?

[3] Will Ergo levers pull the right amount of cable for Shimano Dura-Ace brake calipers? I know the Campy rear brake is a single-pivot and the front is dual-pivot and Dura-Ace are both dual-pivot. If I stick with the Shimano calipers, will there be an issue with the rear or both front and rear?

I think those are all the issues. Have I missed anything?
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