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01-26-17, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ex Pres

Now those 9s DA bar ends will run the 74xx series RDs in 8s mode, but Shimano 8s spacing is 4.8mm and Campy is 5.0mm. If you set it perfect on cog 4/5, then the max you're out is about 0.6mm-0.8mm on either end of the cogset. It's not Ergo, but it "may" solve your immediate cost issue.

Hmm. Something to think about. I've put out a few feelers to people I know who might have some campy stuff. I'm not in a super rush, but it will be nice once this build is finished!

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