jockey wheels for old campag?

[converse320]

Can't find anyone selling jockey wheels for 5 speed older campag in the UK. I can find a USA manufacturer, SOMA, but they are out of stock. Any suggestions in the UK?

 

[mattsccm]

I was tidying up my box of mechs this week when I noticed that both my Nouvo and my super Record had Shimano jockeys
As I have never owned a top quality one I bet it was from some thing cheap and nasty like Altus.
Of course you may have more self respect thatn me.

 

[converse320]

I've never been too big on self respect......just trying to find something that will work. Found a post by an Evans techy suggesting that width of jockey wheels wasn't very crucial, and that the newer narrower ones should work on old 5 speed.

Does anybody have any opinions?

 

[Elev12k]

Hello,

Pictured you see a Nuovo Gran Sport mech with older Tacx wheels fitted. I think they have a larger diameter than the originals, but apparantly it works fine. Tacx wheels come with spacers for the width. Most replacement pulleys I bought came with spacers.

The original bolts are replaced by allen bolts, possibly a pragmatic choice because the derailleur is fitted on a bike for making journeys with. A to me unique feature is the adjuster barrel on the back: 1st time I see such on a N-GS mech. Finally distinctive is the Portacatena mechanism for holding your chain tensioned with wheel removed.

Back to topic: Bottom line is I think you can't go wrong easily. What matters is how accurate/original you want to keep your bike.

 

[converse320]

Just for info, soma mailed me to say they expect to have jockey wheels available in a month or so, so I'll wait til then I think

 

[klasse]

I'm using Bullseye on my 8 speed C Record,

and looks like Carmichaels on my Super Record der.

 

[dutchie]

I think (have to make a search) I do have a set new or nearly new. I replaced them at the time for a Tacx set.
But then, I do not know how to ship to the UK with finance dealing etc.