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I have a 2004/2005 10-speed Record group on my bike (compact 50-34 crankset). In its current state the gears require constant adjustment (rear mech tension) to properly switch, even during a single ride. So I'm thinking about replacing the cabling (the current one is too tight as I've changed the stem height) and the chain (which is too short as I've changed the cassette from a 11-21 Record to a 12-27 Centaur). So I have questions about what to get.
cable set: Is there any difference between Campagnolo Non Ultra (here) and Ultra/Power shift cables (here)? My understanding is that Ultra/Power shift are newer but will work with any Campagnolo 10 speed group including older ones.
Also is there any third-party cable set that would be as good and cheaper, or as pricey but better, than the Campagnolo ones for my group?
chain: as regards Campagnolo chains, I found out that I can only find the newer 10-speed Ultra Narrow chains (5.9 mm) rather than the older 10-speed chains (6.1 mm), but the new ones should be compatible with my group. So something like a current Centaur 10-speed (here) or a stock Record 10-speed (here) should work, right?
Also, the specific link system for Campagnolo chains is bothering me, as it is difficult to easily remove or change the length of the chain. So is there any third-party 10-speed chain (KMC? Wippermann?) that will be as good as a Campagnolo chain on my group?