Old, original but not good
06-13-21, 09:04 PM
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Old, original but not good
I suspect I know the answer but how many of you have use parts that were original but didn’t work well when new? My Legnano used a Campagnolo Sport rear derailleur and from what I have read it wasn’t good. Really “not good”. I have a Shimano derailleur that works great but looks odd.
FWIW - this is a Farmers Market bike so super slick shifting isn’t high on the list.
FWIW - this is a Farmers Market bike so super slick shifting isn’t high on the list.
06-13-21, 09:12 PM
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As for other bits...I can only think of modern parts:
SRAM G9 IGHShimano 5700-series briftersOccasionally cantankerous examples of Shimano 8-speed systems.
Misunderstood the question. I'd probably pass on both the Sport and the ugly new Shimano RD and dig up some oddball el-cheapo Italian Nuovo knockoff (e.g. Gian Robert) or install a simple, reliable Suntour RD instead. Keep the look and have better function.
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As for other bits...I can only think of modern parts:
SRAM G9 IGHShimano 5700-series briftersOccasionally cantankerous examples of Shimano 8-speed systems.
Misunderstood the question. I'd probably pass on both the Sport and the ugly new Shimano RD and dig up some oddball el-cheapo Italian Nuovo knockoff (e.g. Gian Robert) or install a simple, reliable Suntour RD instead. Keep the look and have better function.
-Kurt
06-13-21, 09:44 PM
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I should mention that the original Campagnolo derailleur was a direct mount if that matters.
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I think it's a good thing to realize that companies made mistakes.
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The only thing that could make the Sport worse would be if Campagnolo had made Syncro insert available for it. 
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