What alternative for Campag triple front mech?

FOGcp
FOGcp Posts: 145
edited January 2014 in Workshop
My winter bike has a fairly old 9spd Campag set up with a triple chain set. The front mech has just about had its day so I am wondering can I use an old shimano 9spd front mech off a MTB from the spares box or is the spacing too different to make this a possibility?

Comments

  • rhnb
    rhnb Posts: 324
    Worth trying if you have one.
    I used an old 105 front mech on a Campagnolo 9 speed setup for a while. Worked fine for me.
    ~~~
    http://www.bikeit.eclipse.co.uk
    Cycle tour reports and the home of \'Cycling Before Lycra\'
  • mercia_man
    mercia_man Posts: 1,431
    I used a 105 triple front mech on a Campag triple nine speed system for a while and it worked but not very well. The cable pull is different. I replaced it with a Centaur 10 speed front mech and that works fine on a nine speed.
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    9 speed front mechs are interchangable with 10 speed front mechs. so a veloce triple mech is the best option.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.

Categories