Hi all

I bought this mech a few months ago and fitted it to a bike whilst sourcing other parts to complete the build. I ended up going down the rather more expensive (and almost entirely unnecessary) full carbon Record route - so replaced the Centaur derailleur with a Record one before even taking it outside.

It's in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically, and shifts crisply, as you would expect.

£SOLD

Happy to post at cost.

Otherwise collect from Camberwell.

Dibs and PM please, ta.

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Hi there what is maximum sprocket size it will take.
Thanks
Ron

Hi Ron, it is the short cage version. I have always run short cage derailleurs with 39/53 up front and then 11-25 or 12-26 at the back... according to the below post it is possible to run with a bigger cassette - if you allow for extra chain length...

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/campagnolo/13-29-short-cage-derailleur-131507.html

I'm sure there are people here who have experience of such things, what cassette would you be using it on?

Hi Ron, it is the short cage version. I have always run short cage derailleurs with 39/53 up front and then 11-25 or 12-26 at the back... according to the below post it is possible to run with a bigger cassette - if you allow for extra chain length...

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/campagnolo/13-29-short-cage-derailleur-131507.html

I'm sure there are people here who have experience of such things, what cassette would you be using it on?

I would be looking at 28 or 29,I have 53/39 up front it looks like it would be ok but i'll investigate further,how much would it be posted?

I'm sure it's fine... Just add on four quid for UK signed for postage

Several things you have to be careful of ...

The current 10s RDs are different to the one that you picture - the current versions are designed to work with all Campagnolo chainring combinations and up to a 30T max, so long as you pay attention to total tooth differences F & R and the rear stay length is within Campag's recommended range and the rear dropout / hanger fulfills the spec shown in Campag's current tech manual.

The older versions like the one that you picture will handle up to a 27 and may be "persuaded" to handle bigger (it's partially dependant on gear hanger / dropout spec which the Branford Bike notes referred to don't make mention of) BUT it's not a great idea to try to exceed 27T ... unless you are using a close range (and therefore non-standard) ring combination at the front, the RD won't be able to wrap enough chain - so you'll either end up with chain hanging loose when cross-chaining small to small) not generally a disaster, (but can cause something that looks a bit like chain suck occasionally), or you'll end up without enough chain to do big-to-big, which is a really bad idea - select it by accident and it will probably cost you a RD, a hanger, maybe a chain and cassette and if you are unlucky a rear wheel, too. I have seen it scrap a frame in the past (though that customer was really unlucky).

HTH

Graeme
Velotech Cycling Ltd
Campagnolo Main UK Service Centre.

I have seen it scrap a frame in the past...

Hence the "Centaur" moniker.

No issues with short caged Daytonas on this beautiful machine:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread83689.html

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Graeme, cheers for the info. Mech still available

Still here - £44

In case my centaur pic actually scared people off - have a bump.

typische campy..

http://dakaree.deviantart.com/art/Traditional-Test-114125184

http://chibipikagirl.deviantart.com/art/Athena-369517301

centaur what?

In case my centaur pic actually scared people off - have a bump.

Merci

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