Need help with Campy drivetrain
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My friend bought a used Pinarello F8 with Campy SR drivetrain. As you can see from the pic the chain is too short. I assume the original owner upgraded to an easier cassette and didn't bother replacing the rear derailleur to a longer cage. What is the best option? Buy a longer cage rear derailleur, add links to a the chain (or new) or compact crankset?
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More links, a longer cage will not make it look any better.
Simples, longer chain bud. It looks like it would’ve been too short before anyway.
Yes, more links or just install new chain of the correct length is the solution. You'd only install a compact if you want a compact.
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Is that a 29 or a 32 tooth cassette? If it’s a 29 then simply putting on a correct length chain is needed. With the correct length chain that setup will be good for any cassette from 11/23 to 11/29, with just a simple adjustment of the H screw to optimize it for the particular cassette being used, providing the chainrings stay the same. If it’s a 32 tooth cassette, then that derailleur is not designed for it, regardless of chain length.
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