'ShimErgo' ... Campag Shimano mix ... experiences?

[betaboy]

.. and here is the firm that does the component to make it work.

http://www.jtekengineering.com/shiftmate/

[NotSoBigBen]

Some updates ... got a 'wider' range cassette so now it has an 11-32, luckily as I had to change the crank (that carbon one is toast) so now has a 53 blade instead of the 50!

The chain does come off on rare occasions and that just irritated me, have 3D printed and fitted this chain guide for peace of mind. 

50x11-21 vs 53x11-32 I'll take it 😎

[NotSoBigBen]

Right so .... on my weekend long ride I got to thinking.

How about trying that 'SRAMErgo' 10sp hodge podge, I have a derailleur. I also know someone that would surely have an old 11-3x 10sp cassette hanging around.

So I happen to see both my 'dealers' this morning over at my LBS The Workshop in Alberhoughton 

Grumpy did not disappoint of course, provided an 11-34 10sp cassette straight from the dustbin!

Big Wayne from Cape Cycles just casually mentions 'you'll need a hanger extender' ... how these okes know these things. I had one 😎

Anyway to cut a long story shorter, fitted it all and yes it works a bloody treat! I have also swopped that front 53 crank setup with a compact 50 and also a 'cool kid' Pauls Chainkeeper

Gone from a 1x8 53x11-32 (Campag 10sp shifter, Shimano 8sp cassette, chain and derailleur) to a 1x10 50x11-34 (Campag 10sp shifter, Shimano 10sp cassette, chain and 10sp SRAM RED derailleur)

Should be kinder on my old legs 😎

The workstand and round the block tests have been successful but the real test will be the next few rides!

P.S I have already been chastised by Grumpy about that '1m white cable that must double as a lock when I go the corner cafe' 😒

He did offer an elegant solution using a V-Pipe which I will pursue in the next day or 2

[NotSoBigBen]

After a spin up Comaro in the souf of Jozi I can confirm it works ... like proper not just 'so so'!

[Underachiever]

On 2/19/2024 at 4:48 PM, NotSoBigBen said:

Right so .... on my weekend long ride I got to thinking.

How about trying that 'SRAMErgo' 10sp hodge podge, I have a derailleur. I also know someone that would surely have an old 11-3x 10sp cassette hanging around.

So I happen to see both my 'dealers' this morning over at my LBS The Workshop in Alberhoughton 

Grumpy did not disappoint of course, provided an 11-34 10sp cassette straight from the dustbin!

Big Wayne from Cape Cycles just casually mentions 'you'll need a hanger extender' ... how these okes know these things. I had one 😎

Anyway to cut a long story shorter, fitted it all and yes it works a bloody treat! I have also swopped that front 53 crank setup with a compact 50 and also a 'cool kid' Pauls Chainkeeper

Gone from a 1x8 53x11-32 (Campag 10sp shifter, Shimano 8sp cassette, chain and derailleur) to a 1x10 50x11-34 (Campag 10sp shifter, Shimano 10sp cassette, chain and 10sp SRAM RED derailleur)

Should be kinder on my old legs 😎

The workstand and round the block tests have been successful but the real test will be the next few rides!

P.S I have already been chastised by Grumpy about that '1m white cable that must double as a lock when I go the corner cafe' 😒

He did offer an elegant solution using a V-Pipe which I will pursue in the next day or 2

A proper bastard. 

The Yanks and Japanese working under the control of the Italians. With no infighting.  2024 is certainly weird!!!

[NotSoBigBen]

Another update, have enjoyed it as it was but I just can't not tinker 😜

 

The road derailleur with an extender just looks wrong to me, so 'forward' if you will

 

I've also been wanting a 'bigger' gear, fitted an 11-36. Now though the chain is very loose and noisy in the smallest gear

 

Decided to try an MTB derailleur rather, of course Grumpy from the Workshop providing the necessary bits and advice! Was told as long as it says 'exact actuation' on it it'll be fine. 

 

 

BONUS it's bloody red 😎

[droo]

1 hour ago, NotSoBigBen said:

Another update, have enjoyed it as it was but I just can't not tinker 😜

 

The road derailleur with an extender just looks wrong to me, so 'forward' if you will

 

I've also been wanting a 'bigger' gear, fitted an 11-36. Now though the chain is very loose and noisy in the smallest gear

 

Decided to try an MTB derailleur rather, of course Grumpy from the Workshop providing the necessary bits and advice! Was told as long as it says 'exact actuation' on it it'll be fine. 

 

 

BONUS it's bloody red 😎

Ja those extenders are ugly as sin. Good job getting rid of it, I had to change from 11-42 to 11-36 on my commuter to get rid of mine, and I'll take the loss of range anyday.