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Compatibility?
2001 Brings Changes for Owners of 2000 and Earlier Derailleurs
Campagnolo has changed their 9 speed rear derailleurs for 2001. They are now
modeled after their faster shifting, 2000 10 speed rear derailleur.
Campagnolo 2001 9 speed rear derailleurs are NOT compatible with 1997 to
2000 9 speed Ergo levers.
However, your current 9 speed system is NOT
obsolete! All of the 2001 9 speed cassettes and chains will work with all Campy 9
speed systems. If you wish to upgrade your 1999 - 2000 9 speed system all you need to
purchase is a 2001 rear derailleur and a 2001 Ergolever 9 speed cam. The cam
will be compatible with all 1999 and 2000 Ergo levers. Only 1997 and 1998
Ergo lever owners will have to purchase new levers. For
instructions on removing your existing cam and replacing it with
the new version, see our Ergo lever rebuild guide.
The only riders who should be concerned are ones who are using 8 speed. Now
would be a good time to pick up a year 2000 9 speed rear derailleur, a set
of 8 speed pulley wheels and two longer pulley bolts. Unlike 1997 to 2000 9
speed rear derailleurs, the new 2001 9 speed rear derailleurs cannot be converted to 8 speed.
The 2001 Racing Triple rear derailleur was changed also and requires a new
Ergo cam; the same one as all of the other 2001 9 speed rear
derailleurs. The 9 speed UltraDrive chains and cassettes will work on 1997 to 2001 9
speed systems. The 10 speed UltraDrive chains and cassettes will work on 2000 to 2001 10
speed systems.
Campy Only sponsor Branford Bike
expects the 2001 Campy components to trickle in during November, December
and January. As they become available they will post them in their
online catalog at
http://www.BranfordBike.com |
October
7, 2000--The 2001 catalog has been released, and we were
able to obtain an early release copy, thanks to our fans in Italia.
It's a more extensive catalog than in '98 and '99, and it contains
information on the various changes to Campy's lineups for next year.
Here, assembled by reader Neil, are the changes we'll see at the bike shop
for 2001:
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