Fulcrum R3 balls-up

McBain_v1
McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
edited April 2008 in Workshop
I've got a pair of Fulcrum R3 wheels. I foolishly thought that I might be able to fit a Dura-Ace cassette to the rear wheel. No joy - damn things are Campag specific right down to the bearings. Wish I'd known this before I'd ordered the cassette :oops:

Why don't these things come with labels that say "WARNING! Will only work with Campag Stuff" :?:
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Fulcrum wheels are available with Shimano freehubs - get your LBS to swap or order a spare freehub.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Of course if you get a Campag splined hub, you won't be able to fit a Shimano cassette.
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  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    Yes, you ordered the wrong wheel, or were sold the wrong one :oops:
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    What a friggin' mess :cry: Now that I've got a Campag-based wheel, there is no way to retrofit it to accept a Shimano cassette is there?
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  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Yes there is. See Monty's post.

    I'm having my DT wheels converted from Shimano to Campag. New freehub and shop is fitting it for free.

    Before I bought those I was looking at a set of Zondas to run on my Allez. That would've involved what you're now faced with, i.e. freehub replacement which Italian Cycle Products quoted £55 for.

    If the wheels are unused though couldn't you plead ignorance (if you haven't already been misled) and return the Campag wheel for a Shimano version?
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  • andylav
    andylav Posts: 308
    Not easily or cheaply - replacement freehub bodies are hard to get for Fulcrum wheels and expensive (£50-60).

    Custom cassettes are available with campag splines and shimano spacing, but again, they aren't cheap (Marchisio ones are £70+)

    Your best option would be to speak with seller to seek an exchange for a Shimano specific rear wheel - should be an option if you purchased from a shop or reputable online retailer, but probably not an option in a private sale between individuals.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    If you don't want to shell out on the freehub, here's an option. Get a Campag cassette, Mirage, Veloce or a Miche one - it has to have seperate sprockets. Get a Shimano 10 speed spacer kit from Highpath Engineering for £15 - swap the spacers out and you'll have a Shimano-spaced Campagnolo wheel - you'll need an extra spacer at the end to make up for the narrower 10-speed cassette. Of course, when you finally see the light, you can replace the spacers and ride a decent groupset....
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  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Contacted company that sold me the bike and they say that they will sort the wheel out for me free of charge :D Just need to make sure that they follow through on that promise.
    Thanks to all for advice, although Monty Dog's last comment was a bit below the belt... hit me when I'm down why don't you :cry::lol:
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  • SteveR_100Milers
    SteveR_100Milers Posts: 5,987
    IIRC the R3 comes in two shimano hub types - 8/9/10 spd and 10 spd dura ace only. The *old* 10spd hubs will work with the new dura ace as well but not vice versa, I think.
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  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Ummm, should I also get the front wheel done at the same time do you think? I'm not too bothered but it might look a little odd and make the wheels harder to shift at a later date maybe :?:
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  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    why will it look odd? - the front wheel is exactly the same surely?
  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    All the bearings are the same, it is only the cassette body on the rear wheel that is different. Get this changed, since you haven't ridden the wheel, the shop should swap it for you for free.
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Jeeze - I'm just demonstrating my ignorance here :oops:
    Still, thank you for all of the input, it is much appreciated. I will let you know how I get on. I've got a box for the wheel and am now fortifying it ready to send the wheel back to said bike retailer. Hopefully I will get it back next week and all will be well.
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  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Sorry to bounce this open again, but the wheel has been received by the bike shop which is going to sort the problem out - they are even sending me an USE stem by way of compensation for my trouble, since there shouldn't have been a Campag freehub and cassette on there in the first place :D
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    All you need to do now it to splash out on the matching USE bars!
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Don't tempt me - but then I would also have to get some new handlebar wrap and find someone competent to put it on for me :oops:
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Oh hang on - they havent given you a Campag specific USE stem have they ??? :shock:
  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    WHAT?!! :shock: Is there such a thing :?: Oh jeeze :cry:
    All this is enough to make me go and get a single-speed bike...

    ...this one would do...

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