Mixing campag components

Ainsy8
Ainsy8 Posts: 28
edited March 2008 in Workshop
Hi there,

Currently in the process of building up a frameset with Campag. Looking to mix parts from the Chorus and Centaur groups. Wondering if there will be any Compatibility issues? All components will be from 07 onwards.

Currently looking to spec in the following way.

Chorus
Ergo levers
08 front derailleur
Chain

Centaur
Alloy Ultra tourque chainset (39-53)
Skeleton brakes
Rear derailleur (mid)
cassette (13-29)

Would appreciate your advice/confirmations.

Cheers

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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    No problems.
  • tenor
    tenor Posts: 278
    Excellent combination - the Chorus Ergo's are a perfect upgrade for the Centaur groupset. The 08 Centaur front mech was rated as being a little better than Chorus in a rtecent C+, because the steel cage plate is a little stiffer and gives a slightly cleaner shift - cheaper too..!
  • campagsarge
    campagsarge Posts: 434
    No problems at all. I mix Veloce with Centaur.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    There is no Centaur chain, so I've got a Chorus chain on my bike. But If I was buying a chain separately I'd go for one of the KMC chains.

    I've just ordered a KMC quick link for my Chorus chain to enable me to take it on and off to clean it.
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  • Mike59
    Mike59 Posts: 1,170
    redddraggon wrote:
    There is no Centaur chain, so I've got a Chorus chain on my bike. But If I was buying a chain separately I'd go for one of the KMC chains.

    I've just ordered a KMC quick link for my Chorus chain to enable me to take it on and off to clean it.
    Interesting point. I've been meaning to buy a KMC or Connex chain for my 08 Centaur groupset, but the only width I've seen is 6.2mm, whereas my 'Ultra-narrow' chain is 5.9mm. Would there be a problem using a 6.2 chain on a set that previously had 5.9?
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Mike59 wrote:
    redddraggon wrote:
    There is no Centaur chain, so I've got a Chorus chain on my bike. But If I was buying a chain separately I'd go for one of the KMC chains.

    I've just ordered a KMC quick link for my Chorus chain to enable me to take it on and off to clean it.
    Interesting point. I've been meaning to buy a KMC or Connex chain for my 08 Centaur groupset, but the only width I've seen is 6.2mm, whereas my 'Ultra-narrow' chain is 5.9mm. Would there be a problem using a 6.2 chain on a set that previously had 5.9?

    Plenty of people seem to be running them fine. Gkerr4 has a fancy gold KMC chain on his Centaur equipped bike, and I haven't noticed him mention any problems.

    I think Bianchi, aswell, actually ship their campag equipped bikes with KMC chains.
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  • Mike59
    Mike59 Posts: 1,170
    Thanks for that. I've always been a fan of being able to take off, clean and refit a chain. The 9-speed SRAM MTB chains are superb for this. Strange that SRAM don't recommend re-fitting their 10 speed chains.
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    I'm running a KMC X10-SL on my mostly Record setup, and it works fine.
  • Ainsy8
    Ainsy8 Posts: 28
    Thanks for the top replies all.

    Just a quick one re the brakes. C+ 07 Christmas issue said something about there being no progressive “feel” with the Centaur front brake even when changing the pads. Is there any difference between the Chorus and Centaur brake set other than the pads? Is it worth spending the extra on the Chorus brakes?

    Cheers
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    redddraggon wrote:
    Mike59 wrote:
    redddraggon wrote:
    There is no Centaur chain, so I've got a Chorus chain on my bike. But If I was buying a chain separately I'd go for one of the KMC chains.

    I've just ordered a KMC quick link for my Chorus chain to enable me to take it on and off to clean it.
    Interesting point. I've been meaning to buy a KMC or Connex chain for my 08 Centaur groupset, but the only width I've seen is 6.2mm, whereas my 'Ultra-narrow' chain is 5.9mm. Would there be a problem using a 6.2 chain on a set that previously had 5.9?

    Plenty of people seem to be running them fine. Gkerr4 has a fancy gold KMC chain on his Centaur equipped bike, and I haven't noticed him mention any problems.

    I think Bianchi, aswell, actually ship their campag equipped bikes with KMC chains.

    he's right - no problems with the chain - and much easier to put on / take off.

    and here it is....
    P1010793.jpg
  • Hugh A
    Hugh A Posts: 1,189
    Wow! That is one clean looking chain.
    I\'m sure I had one of those here somewhere
  • Mike59
    Mike59 Posts: 1,170
    gkerr4 wrote:
    [ .. he's right - no problems with the chain - and much easier to put on / take off.
    So no problems with the fact the chains are different widths, then? Good news.

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