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[Closed] Roady - Sourcing late 90's Campagnolo 8Spd Shifters (Avanti)

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My RH Campag shifter broke yesterday, and a quick ring round of local shops came up blank for a replacement.

Any ideas on where I can get a new lever?


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 9:19 am
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Parker international?

Just put it in Google and see what comes up?

http://www.campyoldy.co.uk/


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 9:29 am
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retrobike.co.uk have a road section


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 9:32 am
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I have some 8 speed ergo's


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 9:38 am
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ebay and a bit of a wait, or upgrade/swap to shimano or 9s?


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 10:12 am
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8 speed is the rarest. You could repair them, it's not easy but I managed it. Also 9 speed Ergos can be converted. Problem with upgrading to 9 speed is you have to change everything including the hub/wheel.


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 10:28 am
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Big n dat, are you suggesting you have some for sale?

Old git - its only really a training bike now so want to avoid the expense of 9 speed if poss. To be honest I haven't had a proper look yet but looks like to do anything I will need to take the bar tape off and take the lever off.

The next problem is that the barrel has snapped on the rear derralieur adjuster too, I bet you can't just get one of those either...


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 11:32 am
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No need to remove tape to remove lever. Barrel adjusters should be available.

Mercian do spares IIRC?


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 11:35 am
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I've got loads of 8 speed campag stuff for a retrobike sell off when I can organise myself out of a paperbag


 
Posted : 22/11/2010 12:58 pm