Campy Veloce to KICKR
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I have a beautiful custom built bike made in 2004 that has a Campagnolo Veloce 10-speed chainset. I totally love the ride feel on that bike and think that the Veloce is better than the Shimano 105 on my Cervelo, even after swapping out some components to Ultegra.
But as much as I like it the carbon bike is faster so I rarely ride the slightly heavier and less aero steel bike. I don’t like using a carbon frame on my smart trainer because I had a frame crack on me so I want to use the steel bike as a permanently mounted bike on my KICKR smart trainer.
Apparently there is no way to put a compatible 10-speed freehub on the KICKR. So I’m wondering what people would suggest.
Do I swap out the Campy for Shimano? That would mean changing brakes and shifters of course. Cost doesn’t bother me but it breaks my heart as the Campy is still so solid and trouble free after all these years.
Could I upgrade the Veloce to 11-speed Chorus and find a way to put a compatible freehub and cassette on the KICKR?
Or am I better off to get another Shimano-equipped bike just for use on the KICKR? I looked for a suitable used bike around the same price point as a full chainset swap but these days you can’t find one to save your life.
But as much as I like it the carbon bike is faster so I rarely ride the slightly heavier and less aero steel bike. I don’t like using a carbon frame on my smart trainer because I had a frame crack on me so I want to use the steel bike as a permanently mounted bike on my KICKR smart trainer.
Apparently there is no way to put a compatible 10-speed freehub on the KICKR. So I’m wondering what people would suggest.
Do I swap out the Campy for Shimano? That would mean changing brakes and shifters of course. Cost doesn’t bother me but it breaks my heart as the Campy is still so solid and trouble free after all these years.
Could I upgrade the Veloce to 11-speed Chorus and find a way to put a compatible freehub and cassette on the KICKR?
Or am I better off to get another Shimano-equipped bike just for use on the KICKR? I looked for a suitable used bike around the same price point as a full chainset swap but these days you can’t find one to save your life.
= George =
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Campagnolo freehubs are the same for 10 and 11 (and 12) speed so just buy a normal Campagnolo freehub for the Kickr and you'll be golden (about £60).0
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Because turbos come with Shimano spline freehubs, right? I use a Campagnolo Veloce (10sp) equipped bike on my Saris H3. The turbo has a Shimano freehub and I use Ambrosio cassettes - Shimano spline pattern, Campagnolo 10sp spacing.Ben
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Hmm. Maybe my cheapest option then is to get a Saris H3. I tried putting a compatible hub on the KICKR but it’s not possible.= George =0
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You need this; https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Wahoo/Kickr-Core-Campagnolo-Freehub-Body/OG92?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&co=GBR&cu=GBP&glCountry=GB&id=1140806&ds_eid=700000001845766&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=UK_EN_Profit_Google_Shopping_All+Users_Brand_All+Products_Mobile&ds_cid=71700000053301088&ds_ag=A_C_1140806_Wahoo_Kickr/Core+Campagnolo+Freehub+Body_Turbo+Trainer+Accessory_59+GBP&ds_agid=58700005403841381&ds_k=PRODUCT_GROUP&ds_kid=92700049170376809&ds_kids=p49170376809&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK36BRBVEiwAsMT8WPpAoP-N25LbGe3cjDY46-e1e_uqEBU6N6PU7kQS-UoSIyFmnwk-HBoCn-8QAvD_BwE
And use the original Campag cassette. Or this:
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m8b0s150p2151/AMBROSIO-10-Speed-Shimano-spline-Campagnolo-spacing
and use the original freehub from the Kickr.
In my experience, the Ambrosio cassettes are a great solution, but are much harder to come by now (and are twice as much as they were). So if you go down the second route, look after it well, change the chain on the button it hits 0.5% wear etc.
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Hi mate. You don't need a new freehub. Just an Ambrosio cassette with Shimano pattern and Campagnolo spacing.info_oolD0tP said:Hmm. Maybe my cheapest option then is to get a Saris H3. I tried putting a compatible hub on the KICKR but it’s not possible.
Sorry if I'm missing something here! It wouldn't be the first time!Ben
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EDIT. I was missing it. @super_davo linked the cassette.
The only drawback is I can't find an Ambrosio cassette with a sprocket big enough to make Alpe du Zwift enjoyable on a standard double chainset! 🤣Ben
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Thanks! I’m looking into the Ambrosia cassette. Appreciate the help!= George =0
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Yes, interesting choices. I’m thinking 13-28 might be the best choice for Zwifting and Fulgaz since the focus is climbing with little sprinting, at least for what I like. But wow, those choices...Ben6899 said:The only drawback is I can't find an Ambrosio cassette with a sprocket big enough to make Alpe du Zwift enjoyable on a standard double chainset! 🤣
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Get a cheap S/H compact chainset, seeing as it's only being used on a turbo?Ben6899 said:EDIT. I was missing it. @super_davo linked the cassette.
The only drawback is I can't find an Ambrosio cassette with a sprocket big enough to make Alpe du Zwift enjoyable on a standard double chainset! 🤣
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
The bike also goes outsidesecretsam said:
Get a cheap S/H compact chainset, seeing as it's only being used on a turbo?Ben6899 said:EDIT. I was missing it. @super_davo linked the cassette.
The only drawback is I can't find an Ambrosio cassette with a sprocket big enough to make Alpe du Zwift enjoyable on a standard double chainset! 🤣
where I'm not a fan of 50/34. Ben
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