Guidelines

Can you change a campy hub to Shimano?

Can you change a campy hub to Shimano?

Just buy a Shimano compatible hub and relace the wheel. Running Campy 11 speed cassette with Shimano does work, but it doesn’t work properly. It’s shifting alright, but it often sounds like you’re between gears, and ultimately it will drive you crazy.

Are Campagnolo and Shimano Freehubs interchangeable?

If you have a Campagnolo cassette, you require a Campagnolo freehub, they are not compatible with Shimano or Sram.

What is the difference between Shimano and Campagnolo?

However, the key difference between the big three – Shimano, Sram and Campagnolo – is how the rider shifts gear. Campagnolo uses two levers – one thumb-activated, one by your finger – while Shimano has the brake lever doing double duty as the second shift lever.

Will a Shimano cassette fit on a campy hub?

A Shimano 11 speed chain will mesh fine with an 11spd campy cassette and the indexing is nearly bang on.

Do all cassettes fit all hubs?

Simply put – 8, 9, 10 speed cassettes all fit on the same hub. A seven speed cassette will fit on an 8 speed freehub with the use of a spacer. (One notable exception is the Dura Ace FH-7801 hub with an alloy freehub which will only accept 10 speed Shimano cassettes – the newer Dura Ace hubs can run 8/9/10).

Can you put a 12 speed cassette on a 9 speed hub?

12-speed cassettes used to be just limited to wheels with XD drivers on the back, but now you can use a 12-speed cassette on any mountain bike wheel with the SunRace MZ90 12-speed 11-50T cassette. It will fit any Shimano or SRAM 8, 9, or 10-speed freehub body, and Shimano Dynasys 11-speed mountain freehub bodies.

Why are groupsets so expensive?

The metal treatments and high-strength alloys that make pivots and bearings more durable and that also make parts lighter are expensive, so better groupsets are pricier. Another reason is that a bike with a complete groupset almost always works better than one with a mix of parts from different manufacturers.

Which is best Shimano groupset?

Shimano groupset hierarchy Shimano 105 is considered Shimano’s first performance groupset, and for many people it is the best option in combining performance, value and longevity. Ultegra is next and is very similar to Dura-Ace in terms of performance, though Dura-Ace is lighter.

What causes ghost pedaling?

Tight Chain A tight-fitting chain can also be a source of ghost pedaling. If the chain is really tight and there’s no slack, the subtle movement of the cassette may be enough to spin the chain a bit and with it the pedals.

How do I know if my free hub needs replacing?

Check the freehub for wear to see if it needs replacing or just cleaning and relubing. To do this, firmly grab the splined body and give it a wiggle. If it moves more than a couple of millimetres side to side, replace it.

Which is better Campagnolo or Shimano 12 speed groupset?

Campagnolo’s cassette bodies have more industrial, deeper cut-outs and are more resistant to notching (where the cassette sprockets dig into the cassette body.) I need another gear… Campagnolo’s 12 speed groupsets released in 2018 were a surprise step ahead of the competition.

Which is better, SRAM or Campagnolo groupets?

Sram have taken market share from both Campagnolo and Shimano with innovative thinking in the design process. Not content to merely bring technologies across from MTB component manufacturing, Sram broke new ground, developing new components. Sram groupsets are the lightest at each comparable price point.

What kind of freehub do I need for Shimano?

For example, if you have a 10-speed Shimano/SRAM groupset, buy an 11-speed freehub. The same goes for XD & XDR; if you have an XD groupset, buy an XDR freehub. The 1.8 mm spacer allows you to have versatility should you upgrade your groupset in the future.

Which is better Campagnolo wheels or ergo levers?

As a side note, Campagnolo wheels are also great, in addition, they own wheel brand Fulcrum too. One benefit with Ergo levers is that they are extremely comfortable for most hands. The latest hoods are soft and tactile.