Do shifters & mechs have to match?

paulbox
paulbox Posts: 1,203
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
I need a new rear mech, all current components are Campag, but I've come across a good price for a nice SRAM mech.

Will it work?

Thanks.
XC: Giant Anthem X
Fun: Yeti SB66
Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets

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  • fludey
    fludey Posts: 384
    edited July 2011
    Unfortunately I think the answer is no, I'm sure campag doesn't like to mix :?b
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    No, best to stick with the same brand. FWIW SRAM and Shimano don't mix either.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Cheers guys.
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Hopefully last silly question on this subject... :oops:

    Currently all components on my bike are Veloce, from my MTB riding I always try and upgrade when I need to replace bits, so... Is the Campag Centaur mech better than Veloce? And if so, is it compatible with the shifters etc?
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Please ignore, the Centaur mechs were out of stock, have ordered the Veloce and will now leave you all in peace...

    Cheers.
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets

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