Originally Posted by cudak888
As for the drivetrain, the rod-operated Campagnolo Gran Sport front derailer operates better then any other front mech I've ever used. Shifting is as close as you'll get to instantaneous. Of course, I'm sure the 51/54t crankset combo has something to do with it.
Rear derailer is very responsive, and shifts nearly as quick as a modern Shimano derailer running friction mode, however, shifting feedback feels as stiff as a piece of warm butter. I gather this is probably due to having the shifters set too loose, but I can't seem tighten them any more then they already are. Any insights?
Take care,
-Kurt
Kurt,
Yeah, ain't that GS front derailleur a mutha? I swear they work as well as anything built in the following thirty years. As to your feedback problems, it's gotta be something with the washers in the shift lever. My GS pair shift almost like they're indexed, now that I've got 500+ miles experience on the bike. I'll take a look at one of my sets of shift levers, see what you're supposed to have in the way of washers, etc.
Syke
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