Originally Posted by
HillRider
Shimano isn't the only one. 8-speed Campy is very much an orphan. 9-speed Campy is getting difficult to find and I expect the service parts are too. Since there were two 9-speed versions, it's even trickier.
Campy has also changed their 10-speed shifters twice. First was the '06 and earlier, next was the "QS" and "Ultrashift" for '09. Now that 11-speed is out, it will be interesting to see how long 10-speed is supported.
Tell me about it HillRider. No matter what anyone says, early and late 9 sp don't play nice together either. At least Campy still sells Ergo gears to downgrade post 98 brifters to 8 sp.