Shimano Ultegra Crank or Slow Campy conversion

Ogi · 2015-10-25T19:02:57+00:00

Hi all, I'm running a Genesis Equlibrium disc steel machine and enjoying it a lot. I do experience one issue with the sound coming from the crank region (every now and then - especially under heavy load during climbs). Putting aside this topic which drives me nuts (I played around wih saddle, seatpost, stem, dismantled the crank/cleaned/degreased/greased few times, changed the bottom bracket 4600 to 6800 one, fiddled with pedals...i.e. every possible bolt on the bike) and I still can't get the sound eliminated. I decided to change the crank sometime soon (Shimano FC-RS 500). Now, Campy switch sounds very appealing to me. Ultegra 6800 or start slowly moving to Campy by running the Athena (metal version) first with 105 rest of the equipment? I know many of you will be disgusted with the Shimangolo concept but let me hear some thoughts. Thanks guys! Ogi

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October 25, 2015 at 7:02 pm #24974

Ogi

Hi all,

I’m running a Genesis Equlibrium disc steel machine and enjoying it a lot. I do experience one issue with the sound coming from the crank region (every now and then – especially under heavy load during climbs). Putting aside this topic which drives me nuts (I played around wih saddle, seatpost, stem, dismantled the crank/cleaned/degreased/greased few times, changed the bottom bracket 4600 to 6800 one, fiddled with pedals…i.e. every possible bolt on the bike) and I still can’t get the sound eliminated.

I decided to change the crank sometime soon (Shimano FC-RS 500). Now, Campy switch sounds very appealing to me.

Ultegra 6800 or start slowly moving to Campy by running the Athena (metal version) first with 105 rest of the equipment? I know many of you will be disgusted with the Shimangolo concept but let me hear some thoughts.

Thanks guys!

Ogi
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