I just test drove the Bianchi Eros 2003 bike and it was quite a nice bike but I did find one thing kind of strange. The front derailler shifting was sort of funky. The sales guy was saying that it does "half shifting" where it won't shift to the next chainring, but it shifts half way between the two which causes it to rub on the chain a bit, then you shift again and it go to the next chainring. This will be my first road bike, but I found this odd. First is what he was saying true? And if so why is it like that? The front derailler is a Campy Mirage and the shifter is a Mirage ErgoPower. Is this type of thing just for the Campy shifters? I am planning on test riding some other bikes to compare but besides this quirk I really liked the bike.
I am sure I would get use to shifting so it would shift smoother(double shifting). Or maybe it takes a little braking in for it to be smoother.
The sales guy was saying that it does "half shifting" where it won't shift to the next chainring, but it shifts half way between the two which causes it to rub on the chain a bit, then you shift again and it go to the next chainring.
Go to another shop. I would guess that the cable to the front derailleur is too slack. If the derailleur is mounted properly and the tension is correct, the chain jumps to the larger ring w/o a problem.
I just test drove the Bianchi Eros 2003 bike and it was quite a nice bike but I did find one thing kind of strange. The front derailler shifting was sort of funky. The sales guy was saying that it does "half shifting" where it won't shift to the next chainring, but it shifts half way between the two which causes it to rub on the chain a bit, then you shift again and it go to the next chainring. This will be my first road bike, but I found this odd. First is what he was saying true? And if so why is it like that? The front derailler is a Campy Mirage and the shifter is a Mirage ErgoPower. Is this type of thing just for the Campy shifters? I am planning on test riding some other bikes to compare but besides this quirk I really liked the bike.
I am sure I would get use to shifting so it would shift smoother(double shifting). Or maybe it takes a little braking in for it to be smoother.
Front shifting with Campagnolo is not indexed as such. There are clicks, lots of them, but they don't correspond to specific gears.
You need to get used to the bike and as you do you'll learn how far to move the lever to make your shift properly.
I'm surprised the sales guy didn't know this, or maybe he does but doesn't communicate too well.
plau-<< The sales guy was saying that it does "half shifting" where it won't shift to the next chainring, but it shifts half way between the two which causes it to rub on the chain a bit, then you shift again and it go to the next chainring.
The guy doesn't understand how Campagnolo shifters work. The front shifter is a 'ratcheting friction', not really 'indexed'. Push the lever, move the front der..until it shifts, not the 'positional' ones of STI, which can be really finicky-
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I just test drove the Bianchi Eros 2003 bike and it was quite a nice bike but I did find one thing kind of strange. The front derailler shifting was sort of funky. The sales guy was saying that it does "half shifting" where it won't shift to the next chainring, but it shifts half way between the two which causes it to rub on the chain a bit, then you shift again and it go to the next chainring. This will be my first road bike, but I found this odd. First is what he was saying true? And if so why is it like that? The front derailler is a Campy Mirage and the shifter is a Mirage ErgoPower. Is this type of thing just for the Campy shifters? I am planning on test riding some other bikes to compare but besides this quirk I really liked the bike.
I am sure I would get use to shifting so it would shift smoother(double shifting). Or maybe it takes a little braking in for it to be smoother.
There's a true statement in there someplace! Campagnolo fronts shift with micro-clicks that effectively are a friction-shifting format. That design allows a narrower front cage than an index front with (IMHO) better response. Also, a rider with small hands may shift by clicking several times with short motions rather than the long under-the-lever reach required of an STi shifter. Both systems can work, but the Campagnolo allows a wider selection of equipment ( works with just about any front changer or crank) and is friendlier to small hands.
I think what the gentleman meant is that you don't need to shift all at once but can click in a few short throws. There is no point in shifting just enough to rub the chain but not enough to move it to the other ring!
