Chorus?

bcmf

My ultegra rear mech just doesnt wanna play ball anymore.Only changes when it wants to and then has a ood long think about it.

Anyway RobFowl gave me an (not too) old Chorus rear mech a while back. Will this work with index shifting if chain width isnt a prob?.I could swap the jockey wheels over from the Ultegra to fit the chain.
thoughts?

Morgan

I didn't have time to read either of these, but your answer lies within:

http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3946

http://wheelworks.co.nz/drivetrain.php

(Seems like "maybe" if you use a Campag cassette too and do some fiddling - which would cost more than a new Shimano mech)

bcmf

well it seems like it wont work so now the next step.
With my Ultegra Brifters will a Rival rear mech work?
And is the price difference really worth it for Sram?

Morgan

No! You're just being awkward now

Acoustic

as far as im aware campag wont work with shimano

bcmf

Acoustic wrote: »

as far as im aware campag wont work with shimano

What about sram rear mech with Ultegra levers and Shimano block?

bcmf

Morgan wrote: »

No! You're just being awkward now

I know

Morgan

Thinking outside the box here - but would you consider using a Shimano rear mech? There's a good chance it would work with your setup.

bcmf

Morgan wrote: »

Thinking outside the box here - but would you consider using a Shimano rear mech? There's a good chance it would work with your setup.

I know its a mad idea. Just thought about something different.

penexpers

Acoustic wrote: »

as far as im aware campag wont work with shimano

Actually you can get them to work together with this

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/shiftmate.asp

Acoustic

why dont you just get a new ultegra one ???

im only new to cycling myself but already i wouldnt like mixed parts on the bike , complete groupset for me or replace existing one

gman2k

cheapest on ebay uk (buy it now)
Why look for hassle?

bcmf

Acoustic wrote: »

why dont you just get a new ultegra one ???

Because deep down I hide a shameful secret.









I dont like Shimano

MacGyver

have you checked to make sure the cable is running free enough. it may just need oil or a new gear cable

bcmf

yeah changed cables housing's etc. Took the Mech apart as best as I could and completley degreased and re-lubed the spring.Nada. Brought it to LBS and he said it's just the spring starting to get old.

Acoustic

bcmf wrote: »

Because deep down I hide a shameful secret.









I dont like Shimano

ha ha i didnt see the shimano part ha

Morgan

bcmf wrote: »

I dont like Shimano

Just their rear mechs?

bcmf

No.

Morgan

Why?

Lumen

I feel this thread heading towards an inevitable conclusion.

Raam

Lumen wrote: »

I feel this thread heading towards an inevitable conclusion.

That's not a bad price for it.

bcmf

Lumen wrote: »

I feel this thread heading towards an inevitable conclusion.

NO.I dont really like the levers.:D


I am not really that fussy am I!!!!!????



Hello is that the chinese? Yeah can I have salt and chilli shredded chicken without the salt and chilli...... and can you make the chicken beef?

Morgan

If it's any help, the SRAM levers are the most comfortable I've ever used. I'd definitely choose Rival over 105/Ultegra.

Lumen

bcmf wrote: »

NO.I dont really like the levers.:D

I know what you mean. I'd quite like this groupset, if only it would work:

bcmf

thanks Morgan. When the budgetary situation improves I will get a set. Meanwhile I will do it bit by bit.First the rear mech. Bit by bit and the missus shouldnt notice it

bcmf

yeah thats a nice set up.

Raam

Franken-bike

bcmf

why not a Red rear mech?

Single Malt

penexpers wrote: »

Actually you can get them to work together with this

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/shiftmate.asp

There are no Shimano shifter, campy mech options there. You will never get indexing 100% if mixing and matching component manufacturers on the drivetrain. OP, shove a 105 on, and save/buy bit by bit for a new groupset. That way your bike will work properly while gathering the groupset. Buying and fitting bit by bit will get you a poorly working bike till the groupset has been completed.

bcmf

yeah am gonna have to go with the 105 option as my chain and rear mech had a fight this eve and both of them are now fooked.

Lumen

bcmf wrote: »

why not a Red rear mech?

Looks OK in brochure pics, but fugly in real life. The Force mech appears to have an Ultegra-like dark grey finish for 2010, which is nicer.