Campagnolo Chorus HO Rear Derailleur

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stormur
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by stormur

It's described as
A. for disc brake frames
B. "optimized" for 142 dropouts

I wonder what about 135... to go regular Chorus or HO ... Any ideas ?
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duende
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by duende

Go regular unless you are after running a 32 in the rear.

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by raisinberry777

All Campag rear derailleurs for the 2018 season are the 'HO' models, including those for mechanical groups.

stormur
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by stormur

I see this different way ; from 2018 there's NEW series of RD called "HO" optimized for disc braked frames. "2015" or "non HO" RD's didn't disappeared from offer...

it doesn't answer my question , isn't it ?
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mag
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by mag

Well, in the official 2018 price list there are only RD18 (HO) derailleurs listed so they don't seem to complement the current (RD15) ones, but rather replace them.

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by stormur

that would mean ALL derailleurs are now for disc brakes frames only ? / "optimized for 142 rear spacing" /
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by mag

They can be used with rim brake setups as well.

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stormur wrote:It's described as
A. for disc brake frames
B. "optimized" for 142 dropouts

I wonder what about 135... to go regular Chorus or HO ... Any ideas ?


Two things:

1. 142mm is just 135mm dropout spacing with 3.5mm alignment pockets for the axle ends.
2. I am using a 2016 Chorus RD with a 142mm spaced frame and no issues. I think you'll be fine whichever way you go.

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by ultimobici

HO refers to the changes made to the jockey wheels that helps IF you are using discs and consequently wider spacing. It has no detrimental effect on a regular 130mm spaced set up using calliper brakes. 2015 mechs are no longer available from Campagnolo. All mechs for 2018 are HO.

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