Freewheel/ Cassette range on Campagnolo Athena RD
03-30-21, 05:09 PM
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Freewheel/ Cassette range on Campagnolo Athena RD
Does anyone know the range the Campy Athena RD has ?
Appreciate any and all help
Thank you
Appreciate any and all help
Thank you
03-30-21, 06:23 PM
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If it's the first generation, introduced in 1989, you will be able to run a cassette or freewheel with a maximum 30-tooth sprocket. The range (front and rear) is 30.
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I have a 1st gen on a Viner with 50/34 chainrings and 14-28 7spd freewheel and friction shifters. It's a great derailleur.
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Great!!
Thank you so much for the responses and knowledge.
Greatly appreciated
I'm not sure what version or date of the RD, but sounds like a 14 -24 or 28 should work !!
Thanks again!!
Thank you so much for the responses and knowledge.
Greatly appreciated
I'm not sure what version or date of the RD, but sounds like a 14 -24 or 28 should work !!
Thanks again!!
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I could not open the link between the athena 4 and 5
Is there a way to tell the difference?
Would the range be different between the two?
Is there a way to tell the difference?
Would the range be different between the two?
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There was only one sized derailleur offered for the first generation Athena. It would work with either a six- or seven-speed freewheel or cassette that had a low sprocket of 11 teeth and a maximum sprocket of 30 teeth. Either a 14-24 or 14-28 cassette/freewheel works.
