This page features questions and answers about the new 10-speed gruppos. For questions about converting to 10-speed, click here.

Q:  While at my LBS in Miami last week, someone ordered some Campy 9-speed replacement parts. The store owner called three Campy distributors and all of them told him 9-speed parts were no longer being manufactured, that all production capacity was for the new 10-speed gruppo. Is this true?
C-O:  From what I know it is NOT true since there are only 2 10 speed groups, all of the rest are 9 speed. It is probably true that they are working on getting the 10 speed parts out first and it is also possibly true that the distributor is not ordering 9 speed components.
Campagnolo's Official Response (From Campy USA's Dan Mayer):  As with 8 speed, I am sure 9 speed some day will be obsolete as well. There is a point when every manufacturer has to stop producing certain products. Much like the auto industry or just about anything else made in a factory, an improved or better product will always win out over the old. Keep in mind, there is still 8 speed cassettes in the 2000 line up. Whether or not the distributors have ordered or will stock any is a different story. If more consumers go into shops and tell the dealers to get on the distributors about stocking certain products, then they will be able to get what they need.

Q:  I have the new Chorus 10 speed and love it.  My other bike has the racing triple.  Is there some way I can use the 29 tooth cog on the 9 speed racing triple?
C-O:  If I remember correctly it is the same spline but the cogs are machined more for the 10 speed, it won't work right. That other main problem is that the EXA Drive system will not line up correctly since it doesn't go in that range.

Q:  The move to 10 speed has somewhat unsettled me as, although Campy has 9 speed at the moment, are they going to ditch it next year in favor of 10 speed exclusively? Should I delay the move until (hopefully) all becomes clear?
C-O:  From everything I have seen they will be keeping the 9 speed systems for a couple of years now ( I hope ). Since the 10 speed is an " option " and the 9 speed Record and Chorus groups are still being produced I figure they will be around for a little bit.

Q:  Do you know if Campagnolo has plans to make a 50 x 39 chainring for the 10 speed gruppo?
C-O:  To my knowledge Campagnolo has not made a specific 50 tooth chainring for the ten speed as of yet. I haven't heard if this will be produced. If I hear anything I will let you know.

Q:  I'm planning on purchasing a record 10 speed group but have some concerns about the new chain and it's perma link.  i remove my chain every few weeks for cleaning.  what kind of problems does the new design pose?  The faq's on Campy's site talk around this situation without really answering it.
C-O:  The Perma-Link system requires you to replace the link with easy removal. The recommendation was to have a maximum of 3 links in a chain. This may prove a problem for you if you remove the chain alot. It is also recommended that when cleaning the chain ( both the 9 and 10 speed ) not to use a strong solvent that will remove all lubrication, this will remove everything from inside the rollers. It is suggested to use something that will clean but keep some of the lube inside, this is why they suggest kerosene.