Does a Chorus Ergo shifter have enough cable pull to shift a Shimano triple front?
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Does a Chorus Ergo shifter have enough cable pull to shift a Shimano triple front?
I really like Ergo shifters but like the gear selection of Shimano so I was going to use Chorus shifters with a Jtec widget for the rear but never thought about the front. I don't do much with modern Campagnolo but I thought Ergo shifters were all double or triple but didn't know about for a Shimano front Derailleur. Appreciate the help
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Yes. Campy Ergo shifters work fine with any FD, have enough cable pull, and have the distinct advantage of being easy to trim the FD.
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I'm shifting an Ultegra triple FD with my Campy Chorus 10 speed microshift shifters. Works fine and with the 9 or 10 clicks you can trim if necessary. I do think the Campy triple FD work a bit better since the lever arm has a bit of a difference shape. I shift a quad chainring on my tandem with these same Chorus shifters.
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I really like Ergo shifters but like the gear selection of Shimano so I was going to use Chorus shifters with a Jtec widget for the rear but never thought about the front. I don't do much with modern Campagnolo but I thought Ergo shifters were all double or triple but didn't know about for a Shimano front Derailleur. Appreciate the help
There's a _lot_ of room left.
Ultrashift levers have six clicks and use all for a Campagnolo triple derailleur.
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Thanks guys, what a great resource this is with access to people who know what they are talking about.
I had a 9 speed Dura Ace triple lever fail that I can't replace and since I loved the trim on Ergo levers, I was told they will shift a Shimano rear better with Jtek than the Dura Ace does and I had the Ergo levers it was the perfect opportunity! Much appreciated!
I had a 9 speed Dura Ace triple lever fail that I can't replace and since I loved the trim on Ergo levers, I was told they will shift a Shimano rear better with Jtek than the Dura Ace does and I had the Ergo levers it was the perfect opportunity! Much appreciated!