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Changing Campagnolo Mirage Crankset

  • 01-08-2011 08:40PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2


    I have just started cycling a couple of years ago I now started taking part in organised 100-160Km Cycling events across Ireland. I recently bought a Claud Buttler Milano road bike second hand (2006 approx) It is equipped with the following:
    Campagnolo Mirage (170) 2x9s Speed 39T-53T Crankset.
    Campagnolo XENON Front Derailleur
    Campagnolo Xenon Lever Set
    Campagnolo Veloce UltraDrive 9s Speed Cassette 13T/28T
    Campagnolo XENON 9s Speed Rear Derailleur
    Campagnolo Xenon Lever Set.

    I find it to be a lovely smooth changing system, and I am quite pleased with it for normal road use, however I am now doing a lot more hill work (Cat 3 and 4 MapMyRide.com) so I am finding this gear set not to be low enough.

    I have been looking to replace the Crankset with Mirage (170) 3x9 Speed 30T-40T-53T Crankset but they seen to be discontinued, I can locate CampagnoloTRIPLE™ COMP 10s crankset. Can anybody advise me if this can work with my existing 9s Speed Cassette, and Lever Set and if so what else needs changing? or is there a better way to go about this?


Comments

  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,484 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Moved from N&F.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    If you are moving from a double (9 x2) to a triple (9 x 3) you will need a new set of shifters as the shifters you have will not allow the movement needed to move the chain across the 3 rings. You will also need a new triple Front derailleur for the same reason as the shifters.
    It may be simpler and cheaper to invest in a compact chainset. This is normally 50-34 or sometimes 50-36. The 50- 34 will give you plenty of space to get up any climb available here in Ireland.
    HTH


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 Suppless


    Actually there would be no need for new levers, because Campagnolo levers can be used with a double or triple chainset.
    According to the Wiggle website for the chainset you mentioned
    " Supplied with 30-42-52 rings which are compatable with 9 or 10 speed chains "
    What you would need is a longer bottom bracket, as the triple chainset is wider. I think the correct width is 115.5 mm.
    And also a triple front der. as bcmf stated.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ResDesRun


    Thank you both for your prompt reply!
    I have looked at the possibility of using a compact set, but I feel I will lose out on the top end, as I do like to kick it out while descending, so I think the Triple is my best option, however as I said above the Mirage 3x9 Speed seen to be discontinued. the best available is Campagnolo TRIPLE™ COMP which is a 10 speed system. Assuming I use this with a new triple Front derailleur, and I believe the shifter is compatible with both (confirmation from Suppless, thank you!) I am wondering can I leave the rear 9s Speed System in tack as is? do I need to change the 9s chain to the 10s chain?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    You dont have to use a campy crankset.
    Have a look on ebay/crc/ribble/shiny bikes for an FSA/Truvativ/raceface/Shimano etc. You can use most brand cranksets.
    Yes a 10sp crank will be ok to use with 9sp chain.
    You may well need to get a longer cage Rear Mech if you are going the triple route as there will be a lot of slack to be taken up.

    To be honest it may just be cheaper to get a compact and a cassette with a 12/or 11.

    On a side note I amn't 100% sure the levers are comatible. I currently have a set of Record triple levers and the lever has 10 clicks whereas, if I remeber correctly,my Ultrashift Veloce's had nowhere near 10 clicks. But I do stand to be corrected.


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