Hi, I currently have the following on my bike, Campag ergo levers, Campag Chorus rear mech and a Sachs 8 speed screw on Freewheel, which work OK. Now the problem, I have just gained some carbon wheels that have a 7 speed freewheel and I want to change it for an 8 speed to make it compatible, however I can't now get hold of any sachs 8 speed freewheels.
Can I use a shimano 8 speed freewheel or does anyone know if the Regina America 92 8 speed freewheels (which I can get) are of the correct spacing?
Hi, I currently have the following on my bike, Campag ergo levers, Campag Chorus rear mech and a Sachs 8 speed screw on Freewheel, which work OK. Now the problem, I have just gained some carbon wheels that have a 7 speed freewheel and I want to change it for an 8 speed to make it compatible, however I can't now get hold of any sachs 8 speed freewheels.
Can I use a shimano 8 speed freewheel or does anyone know if the Regina America 92 8 speed freewheels (which I can get) are of the correct spacing?
I've looked at Sheldon Browns web site and the difference is only 0.2mm (campag 5mm, Shimano 4.8mm), and have seen on some different posts that using a Campag rear mech will allow it to work with that difference, due to the way the mech moves, (but a shimano will not work with a campag spacing) but would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with this setup.
I've looked at Sheldon Browns web site and the difference is only 0.2mm (campag 5mm, Shimano 4.8mm), and have seen on some different posts that using a Campag rear mech will allow it to work with that difference, due to the way the mech moves, (but a shimano will not work with a campag spacing) but would like to hear from anyone who has had experience with this setup.
I've got the reverse setup. Ultegra 8-speed drivetrain and Sachs 8-speed freewheel. The FW has brown spacers which I believe is Campy spacing. I think black spacers are Shimano. Or do I have that backwards? Anyway, it all works fine.
I've got the reverse setup. Ultegra 8-speed drivetrain and Sachs 8-speed freewheel. The FW has brown spacers which I believe is Campy spacing. I think black spacers are Shimano. Or do I have that backwards? Anyway, it all works fine.
Thats right, the brown spaces do gice Campag's 5mm spacing, unfortunately getting hold of one of these blocks is now a rare thing, which is why I am looking at alternatives.
