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Worth thinking outside the Campag box?

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  • September 13, 2010 at 5:05 pm #12680
    Martin Thomas

    After well over 7000 miles of sterling service my chain’s on its last legs so I’m looking at a new one, plus cassette and chainrings of course. They’re all Campag Centaur (compact carbon).

    I know much less than I should about these things but I was wondering if it’s worth looking outside Campag for chainrings. I gather TA rings are as good, a little bit cheaper and a bit more durable. Is that right? I think they also come in single tooth increments, which I like the sound of. Is there a downside? I’ve been assuming I’ll have to stick with Campag for the chain and cassette but perhaps this isn’t true…?

    Any advice much appreciated.

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  • September 14, 2010 at 7:09 am #637415
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    Martin Thomas

    Thanks – I’ll look into the
    Thanks – I’ll look into the chain thing. But the rings definitely need changing – at least the big one does. The teeth are all getting very pointy and shark fin-like.

    September 13, 2010 at 8:40 pm #637413
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    TheHatter

    You certainly don’t need to
    You certainly don’t need to stick with Campag for the chain. I’d look at Wipperman and KMC for example – they have the advantage of using an easy connector whereas I understand Campag chains require a special tool(?).
    Also if you’re looking to save a few quid I wouldn’t be so hasty in changing your chainrings as while the cassette will need replacing with the chain the same won’t necessarily be true of the chaingrings.

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