Wanted: Campagnolo 8 speed rear mech

Posted on Mon 19th, August 2013

• #1

lsegeorge

Looking for a Campy 8 speed rear mech (ergo compatible) in good condition.

Would prefer Chorus, Athena or Record.
• #2

Dan_W

I think I have an athena going spare? West London/City if you're London based?
• #3

lsegeorge

Thanks Dan, pm sent!
• #4

Scilly.Suffolk

post-1995 8v Athena: £25 posted.
• #5

lsegeorge

Thank you for the offer!

I bought a Veloce 9 speed from the group which is on its way.
If it doesnt solve the problem:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread111807.html#post3785274

I will contact you for the Athena !
• #6

Scilly.Suffolk

9 speed chains are narrower than 8 speed: I'm not sure if the spacing between the jockey wheel cage plates is reduced, so check the chain fits through cleanly.
• #7

lsegeorge

Cheers, will see how it works out !
Should I replace the jockey wheels of the veloce with my 8 speed jockey wheels?
• #8

Scilly.Suffolk

9 speed sprockets cover a wider area at narrower intervals, so provided an 8 speed chain fits through the cage plates (which I think it will) you shouldn't have any trouble, but it might run more *smoothly *with 8 speed jockey wheels.

You'd have to assume there is a reason why there are speed-specific wheels and it's not because the teeth are narrower, so it must be because they are narrower overall.

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