This is a long shot - derailleur adapter
05-30-20, 04:29 PM
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This is a long shot - derailleur adapter
I have a Campy front derailleur that I really like, but the clamp broke, so it is useless. Is there any chance I could modify the derailleur so it could be attached to a front derailleur adapter that is used for braze-on derailleurs? Anybody done this before? I’d really like to salvage this part.
Maybe use something like this and modify the derailleur to bolt on to it.
Maybe use something like this and modify the derailleur to bolt on to it.
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Someone with Campy knowledge can give you a real answer. Because of where the clamp bolt is located, it seems conceivable that the clamp could be removed and a braze-on attached. I wouldn’t put it past Campagnolo to design something like this.
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05-31-20, 08:33 AM
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I just checked Ebay. Saw two solutions. First one was the same derailleur, new, selling between $37 and $43. Or, you can get a clamp-on adaptor and the appropriate Campy braze-on derailleur for about $10 more. What worries me is the small fixed pin on far left that needs removing to complete disassembly to get the backside broken part out. I did not see a conversion kit/rebuild kit for yours...
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05-31-20, 10:44 AM
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I have a Campy front derailleur that I really like, but the clamp broke, so it is useless. Is there any chance I could modify the derailleur so it could be attached to a front derailleur adapter that is used for braze-on derailleurs? Anybody done this before? I’d really like to salvage this part.
I just did a quick search for "Campagnolo small parts" and got this.
https://branfordbike.com/front-der-p...ur-small-parts
Looks like the part you need is only $5.88. But, I've never used this particular company. Maybe a phone call to their Seattle, WA shop would be prudent. Number listed in 'contact' on menu. Link to their homepage -- https://branfordbike.com/
Edited to add: Well, after second look it appears that the exact part you need either isn't in stock, or isn't carried. At least it's not available on the webpage. But again...maybe a call to the shop might produce something.
Good luck.
Dan
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05-31-20, 10:59 AM
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Not such a longshot, I think...
I just did a quick search for "Campagnolo small parts" and got this.
https://branfordbike.com/front-der-p...ur-small-parts
Looks like the part you need is only $5.88. But, I've never used this particular company. Maybe a phone call to their Seattle, WA shop would be prudent. Number listed in 'contact' on menu. Link to their homepage -- https://branfordbike.com/
Edited to add: Well, after second look it appears that the exact part you need either isn't in stock, or isn't carried. At least it's not available on the webpage. But again...maybe a call to the shop might produce something.
Good luck.
Dan
I just did a quick search for "Campagnolo small parts" and got this.
https://branfordbike.com/front-der-p...ur-small-parts
Looks like the part you need is only $5.88. But, I've never used this particular company. Maybe a phone call to their Seattle, WA shop would be prudent. Number listed in 'contact' on menu. Link to their homepage -- https://branfordbike.com/
Edited to add: Well, after second look it appears that the exact part you need either isn't in stock, or isn't carried. At least it's not available on the webpage. But again...maybe a call to the shop might produce something.
Good luck.
Dan
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05-31-20, 09:15 PM
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Branford Bike in Seattle, at one time in Branford, CT and then in Montana or Idaho, are the Campy experts. They know the secret handshake. I sent a cracked right Chorus 10 brifter to them and they sent it back working as good as new.
If anybody has that part it would be them.
If anybody has that part it would be them.
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Branford Bike in Seattle, at one time in Branford, CT and then in Montana or Idaho, are the Campy experts. They know the secret handshake. I sent a cracked right Chorus 10 brifter to them and they sent it back working as good as new.
If anybody has that part it would be them.
If anybody has that part it would be them.
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