Shifter compatibility
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The only issues with Shimano are the constant changes in front mech/ shifter compatabilities over the years. You just dont know what you're gonna get when mixing it up.
Sure, down tube/ barcon shifters help with friction on the left but when using brifters, it can be a minefield.
The rear end has been pretty stable for the past 30 years with even 10spd mechs compatible with 7/8/9spd shifting.
Sure, down tube/ barcon shifters help with friction on the left but when using brifters, it can be a minefield.
The rear end has been pretty stable for the past 30 years with even 10spd mechs compatible with 7/8/9spd shifting.
As you are using friction shifters do you know for sure that your rear mech is from the indexing generation, if so Campag down tube levers should work fine but-
You will need to slow the rear derailleur movement down to index with the shimano cassette.
See www.cornant.uk site scroll down to technical information and open rear derailleurs and indexing and you will see diagrams explaining what to do.
I have done it for 8 speed in the past with screw on freewheels and have a similar setup now with ten speed.
Not rocket science but does work perfectly.
You will need to slow the rear derailleur movement down to index with the shimano cassette.
See www.cornant.uk site scroll down to technical information and open rear derailleurs and indexing and you will see diagrams explaining what to do.
I have done it for 8 speed in the past with screw on freewheels and have a similar setup now with ten speed.
Not rocket science but does work perfectly.
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I might be able to assist, I can add these to your package next Sunday.
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Basic set of 8spd Shimano downtube shifters, will be guaranteed to give you better Stravas - that may be a lie
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oh, add £12, they are tidy
