Shimano chain on Campy Veloce?
09-01-04, 07:40 PM
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Shimano chain on Campy Veloce?
My LBS claims that a Shimano chain (I don't remember the exact model...) is a better replacement instead of a Campy C9 chain like the one that actually came stock with my Veloce 9 speed (triple) groupo. The LBS says it will run and shift smoother. I usually trust them and they sell Shimano and Campy stuff... Any toughts about that? 
09-01-04, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bertg01
My LBS claims that a Shimano chain (I don't remember the exact model...) is a better replacement instead of a Campy C9 chain like the one that actually came stock with my Veloce 9 speed (triple) groupo. The LBS says it will run and shift smoother. I usually trust them and they sell Shimano and Campy stuff... Any toughts about that?
09-01-04, 09:08 PM
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Four years ago, I heard a few horror stories about Shimano chain failures, but this may have been a temporary condition. As I have mentioned before, I buy only SRAM chains now.
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Originally Posted by John E
Four years ago, I heard a few horror stories about Shimano chain failures, but this may have been a temporary condition. As I have mentioned before, I buy only SRAM chains now.
09-02-04, 09:17 AM
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Do I understand it correctly that you can use 'any' 9-speed chain on 'any' 9-speed drivetrain? Shimano/SRAM/etc. chain on campy chainring/cassette and vice versa? Does the same apply to 10-speed configurations?
09-02-04, 10:33 AM
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Yes. Shimano, Campy, SRAM and Wipperman are all compatible with each other as long as the number of cogs is correct for the chain model.
09-03-04, 05:43 AM
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Thank you everyone for your thoughtful comments and wise guidance on that specific issue. I would prefer to stick to a 100% Campy drivetrain but I will try a Shimano chain and hope it keeps its promises... 
