Campy Athena Group
06-22-15, 06:05 PM
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Campy Athena Group
I just bought a Miele with, basically, a full Athena group (best I can tell by comparing pics with Velobase)...so...not as familiar with Athena...anyone have any thoughts on that particular group? How is it for shifting? Braking?
06-22-15, 10:10 PM
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If you're talking about the 7s version with Synchro shifters, I'd say this is perhaps my favorite gruppo.
If you will be wanting lower gearing, something like 13-25t is available from Sunrace, and which will index fine if you use 9s chain.
Do keep the inside of the synchro shift levers well-lubricated.
If you will be wanting lower gearing, something like 13-25t is available from Sunrace, and which will index fine if you use 9s chain.
Do keep the inside of the synchro shift levers well-lubricated.
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06-23-15, 04:39 AM
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Some pics would be good, to see what generation of Athena you have.
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