Longer Campag rear mech 8 speed

[mattsccm]

A mate has a nice bike that came fitted with a complete Record groupset. 8 speed inc Ergos. As expected the gearing was a touch high! First step was a triple chainset which gave nice ratios but the rear mech didn't really cope.
Unwisely, in m opinion, he took it to a reputable LBS who fitted Xenon mechs. Now we have the chain capacity but as far as I know they are not 8 speed and the shift isn't very good.
Any suggestions for an 8 speed Ergo compatible rear mech that copes with a triple. I reckon 9 speed stuff will cope, maybe a Comp triple mech?

 

[mattsccm]

Just realised that the Xenon could be 9 speed.

 

[pigman]

Re:

only first gen (pre 2000) 9 speed stuff will index properly. Post 2000 9 speed will kinda work, but wont be smooth

 

[Apple Tree]

Yes, unfortunately Campag changed the lever pull at end of year 2000 so you need a matched set of levers and rear derailleur, either both 2000 or before or both after 2000.
Why not look out for a Campag Racing Triple rear derailleur. Long cage, built to Record standard and looks the part.

 

[bagpuss]

Re:

A Campagnolo champ rear mech should do the trick
http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/drive ... 05crx.aspx

I use one and find it works well and it wont break the bank .

 

[hamster]

That's odd as the Champ is the later (post 2001) cable pull yet the retailer says it will do 8 speed. Puzzling.

 

[bagpuss]

That's odd as the Champ is the later (post 2001) cable pull yet the retailer says it will do 8 speed. Puzzling.

I use this model with an 8 speed set up {Rear & triple front}