Cyclocross Community, Forums, Classifieds, Photos and Videos
Campagnolo Cross bike setup
I'm switching my road bike over to Ergopower 10-speed this summer, due to the limited availability of 9sp Ergo, time marches on, whatever.
The new setup will inevitably make it onto my cross bike this fall, since 'cross is way more fun than road riding. This is where the setup issues lie.
I've decided to start with a Compact chainring setup to start, which means a 50/34 in front. A variety of 10sp and even 9sp conversion options exist in the back that are intended to work with a Campy system. However, will the bolt circle diameter on a Campagnolo 10sp compact crank permit the use of any other chainrings more conducive to cross racing? Like, how do I get to a 42x12? Or should I forego the Campy system and get something else like FSA or Ritchey for the cranks instead?
Just wondering if anyone else out there in CXMAG land has a similar setup. Thanks.
Sean
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by TripleP on
-
That's not totally true. I use a Campy compact crank and it has all 110 holes. I use an FSA 46T outer with Campy 36T inner. It's an older square taper all metal Centaur crank though. I believe all the new UT cranks have the one 112 hole. And like Andrew said, you can probably grind one of the holes on the chainring out to 112 if you are adventurous.
-
Permalink Reply by Rich on
-
Only the square taper alloy cranks had a 110 BCD. All the other Carbon square taper and UT cranks have 110 BCD with the odd one 112. TA makes compatible rings though. Best bet is to get a standard 135 crankset and get a 46T ring. I would prefer to keep Campy cranks because I just like the Ultra Torque design that much.
- ‹ Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Next ›
Sold something in our classifieds? Find this site valuable?
Consider a donation to the cause. We're cheaper than eBay fees, and it helps us here at CXM keep the lights on!
Enter any amount below, and click on the cow for some good karma. Thanks!
Badge
Top Content
Blog Posts
6 Scenic Cycling Trails Around Singapore For People Who Hate Jogging
Posted by Emma stone on March 16, 2018 at 9:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
35 mm CX rule
Posted by Mike Macdonald on December 21, 2017 at 11:24am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Cranksgiving 2016 Is Coming Up!
Posted by R.J. Clark on November 7, 2016 at 10:43am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I want to be old, so I can kill people.
Posted by R.J. Clark on November 4, 2016 at 9:43am 0 Comments 0 Likes
© 2024 Created by Cyclocross Magazine.
Powered by
