try this!

That probably saved c. 2-3 grams... there is no way I'm drilling my STI for such minimal saving. But thanks for the post.

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BILL NIKO, YOU WILL NOT EVER BE FORGOTTEN.

I know you're asking about tuning the DA7800.. but if you're into saving the most weight, like about 70-90g (depending on the year and mod) go to Record ERGO's with a jtek shiftmate or similar mod.

I was thinking of doing that, not sure you read the first page of this thread, but I didn't want to sacrifice shifting performance... Plus I got the DA 7800 STI brand new at an amazing price, so I couldn't refuse.

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BILL NIKO, YOU WILL NOT EVER BE FORGOTTEN.

I'm planning on using campy record shifters with DA rear drivetrain and campy fd ct. reason is that the campy shifters are cheaper and lighter. I hoping this would work smoothly as far as shifting goes? Has anyone try this combo.

thanks for any info.

The RD shifting should still remain smooth. A mate has that same setup and says there is a difference, but only minimal. When he first installed the JTek, shifting was not looking up to par... but after some fine tuning he's happy. The FD on the other hand, from the general concensus, is that a Campy cannot shift like a DA... But I cannot personally confirm this as I have never given Campy a chance. The setup you suggest, definitely makes for the lightest...

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BILL NIKO, YOU WILL NOT EVER BE FORGOTTEN.

This has been a topic of previous discussion and you can get different advice on it.

It can work fine but just realize that DA rear derailleur has a different pitch then campy and will need to be modified accordingly. Some will use a jtek shiftmate, some will try to mod where the cable attaches the RD, some will leave it stock but get perhaps not pefect shifting on 2 or more cogs.

http://jtekengineering.com/shiftmate.htm

This is the simplest mod - I've done it to all my DA shifters...

rico

Up till now I had never really explored Campy just because I've always thought they were more expensive in general. But wow...the Record Ergo's really are quite a bit less. I still don't feel like messing around with my DA7800 setup though.

I just set up my bike with the Campy record Shifters , Record CT FD, with Shimano 9spd RD and Shimano Cassette. I used the Hubbub method (re-routing the rear derailleur cable). At first, I thought it worked satisfactory, but after everything has a chance to break-in, my shifting actually improved and it's now shifting just as well as when I had the DA shifters. Overall, I think this is a pretty cool setup..

i use a wipperman lightweight model chain with ti sprockets and pulsion cranks on an otherwise full DA drive train - absolutely no problems with shifting....

however the record levers are VERY enticing....

Not the best picture, but it saved me 6 grams. Left the cable in there, so it could easily be 10 grams savings in total.

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I use the BTP clamps with Dura Ace 7800 shifters. They fit just fine!!
They however are a bit tricky to mount.

Normally I use my Syntace equipment to be sure I use the right amount of strenght to the screws. The position, size, etc. makes it almost impossible to use my equipment, so I did it the old fashioned way, with my armstrenght as indicator

sorry to bring up this old thread but I'm currently having a go at shedding weight of of the 7800 STI's.

This is were I'm at so far. I can't give you detailed number in terms of weight lost yet, but I'm saving all the parts to put them on an accurate scale. My estimate
is 15-20 grams lost so far.


Untitled by Quattrings, on Flickr

Untitled by Quattrings, on Flickr

I'm also considering drilling the main mounting bolt and removing material of the clamps. The plastic bodies also had some porky sections which can be shaved.

Untitled by Quattrings, on Flickr

Untitled by Quattrings, on Flickr

This one has me puzzled, what is the screw for? the one just beneath the spring.

Untitled by Quattrings, on Flickr

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2011 Cannondale Flash F1
2010 Cannondale Caad9
2000 Cannondale Caad 4 aero
1999 Cannondale Caad1
???? Concorde SS

Where I am at so far.

7800 sti tuning by Quattrings, on Flickr



This is with Veloflyte carbon nameplate, flightdeck guts removed (+- 7g), flightdeck coverplates shaved and epoxied back in place.
One clamp was shaved very conservatively for a weight savings of .5 g, the mounting bolt was drilled about a mm deep and saved .2 grams. The steel bolts are very tough. An alternative would be sourcing Ti hex bolts and shaving the head to fit the clamps. The clamps will be shaved more and the plastic body will be drilled strategicaly. 400g is the target, original weight was 423.2 g.

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2011 Cannondale Flash F1
2010 Cannondale Caad9
2000 Cannondale Caad 4 aero
1999 Cannondale Caad1
???? Concorde SS