Campag Compact/Standard Front Mech

campagsarge

Will there be any issues in running a campag compact chainset with a standard front mech?

I know Campag do CT front mech and also in the '08 range front mech's that both support compact and standard chainsets but I would rather use the front mech that I currently have.

aracer

It might not shift quite so well, but it will certainly work.

campagsarge

Thanks aracer, I will give it a go and see how I get on.

APIII

I've been running a Chorus UT chainset with standard record mech for a year now with no problems.

shfcook

FYI I built up a steelie with a Veloce compact and a suntour triple front mech fron SJS Cycles for 99p (ebay), and it works brilliantly.

Smokin Joe

Works just as well with a standard as with a compact mech. Marketing bullsh1t from Campag, no other manufacturer specifies a dedicated mech.

wheeler585

Same here i run record ct with standard front mech!! Like smokin joe says,its just another way of trying to mug money from us!!!

maddog 2

as above, the standard will be fine

I've tried both and the CT mech is a bit better, but it won't lose you a race....

campagsarge

Works just as well with a standard as with a compact mech. Marketing bullsh1t from Campag, no other manufacturer specifies a dedicated mech.

Aye, thought as much. On one bike I have a CT+STD '08 front mech that I got hold of last year and on the winter one I have an 07 standard mech. Thinking of changing to a compact chainset on both, as I seem to be able to spin rather than turn over a big gear.

G Butlers are selling Veloce CT chainsets at half price (non Ultra-Torque ones).

Monty Dog

I find that the a standard front mech is inclined to drop the chain on a downshift and the upshift isn't quite as sharp - mech alignment is a bit more critical too. I wouldn't recommend it for racing where an 'off' chain can finish your race.