UT Compact chainset question

jpembroke
jpembroke Posts: 2,569
edited July 2008 in Workshop
I currently have a 9 speed Veloce groupset with a standard 53/39 chainset but want to change to a compact. Will my existing front mech shift OK or do I need to change it to one of the CT versions?
I'm only concerned with looking concerned

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  • infopete
    infopete Posts: 878
    should work without any problems. :)
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Alignment is a bit more critical, and upshifts aren't quite as sharp because a standard mech lacks the deeper inner cage plate - get the mech as close to clearing the big chainring as possible.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • jpembroke
    jpembroke Posts: 2,569
    Strange how this isn't a problem with Shimano. My old 105 mech handles the compact on my 'cross bike just fine.

    I note that the new campag front mechs are now designed to handle both standard and compact chainset, btw.
    I'm only concerned with looking concerned
  • proto
    proto Posts: 1,483
    I've got a brand new Campag Veloce UT compact 50/34 chainset for sale if you're in the market for one.
  • jpembroke
    jpembroke Posts: 2,569
    How much? and what size cranks?

    Also, why are you selling it? Were you not very impressed with it?
    I'm only concerned with looking concerned
  • proto
    proto Posts: 1,483
    170mm cranks. Bit cheaper than Ribble?

    I bought a groupset but already have a chainset, so I have no real need for it. You'd need to get some cups though. Alternative is I fit it to my daughters bike prior to our attempt on Alpe d'Huez and Croix de Fer.

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