A cheery hello...& a Campag question!

Oxo
Oxo Posts: 144
edited July 2011 in Workshop
Hi all,

First post, and newbie questions already :roll: :lol:

I'm putting together my first road/training bike, based around a Kinesis Racelight T2 frame with the best "bang-for-buck" used Campagnolo groupset components I can afford - which isn't much according to the Wife. I've been lucky enough to be given a virtually unused Chorus BB and Chorus 10 speed Ultra Drive 53/39. I've even managed to score a great conditioned Chorus 10 speed QS front mech for peanuts on the 'Bay.

From here it seems that things get a little more complicated though, as the next purchase will be Ergolevers and rear mech. From my (little) understanding, all 10 speed components are compatible, but to get best performance I should make sure it's all Quick Shift spec, but even within QS there are models/years I should avoid. I've got no problem using Veloce/Centaur parts, but just don't want to end up compromising the performance of my build for the sake of a few quid, or through my lack of knowledge :?

Any pointers as to what I should be looking for, or avoiding, would be most appreciated as I think mistakes from this point could get a bit costly....

Thanks in advance,

Oxo
Sunday Best: 2013 Colnago Master 30th Anniversary
Foul Weather: 2010 Kinesis Racelight T2
Commuter: 1958 Holdsworth Zephyr Fixed Gear

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Assuming you're sticking with 10 speed, then avoid the earlier QS Ergos i.e. mirage, Veloce orCentaur as they have a different internal mechanism. Otherwise go for any 10 speed Chorus or Record or pre-QS in the others or any of the Ultrashift ones.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Oxo
    Oxo Posts: 144
    Cracking, thanks for the quick response and advice.

    Yep, planning on sticking with 10 speed. From what you say then I guess it would make sense to take my time and carry on searching out bargains in Chorus 10 QS series kit.

    Cheers

    Oxo
    Sunday Best: 2013 Colnago Master 30th Anniversary
    Foul Weather: 2010 Kinesis Racelight T2
    Commuter: 1958 Holdsworth Zephyr Fixed Gear
  • solocp
    solocp Posts: 285
    Any one know where 12-24 Campag compatible freewheels are available now. Struggling to find any on the internet or at local bikeshops in Devon. Perhaps it's time for a new wheel.
  • solocp
    solocp Posts: 285
    Any one know where 12-24 Campag compatible freewheels are available now. Struggling to find any on the internet or at local bikeshops in Devon. Perhaps it's time for a new wheel.
  • sheffsimon
    sheffsimon Posts: 1,282
    solocp wrote:
    Any one know where 12-24 Campag compatible freewheels are available now. Struggling to find any on the internet or at local bikeshops in Devon. Perhaps it's time for a new wheel.

    Seems like an unusual ratio, are you sure sure its 24? Also, is it 9, 10, 11 speed?

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