Campag 9 Speed Compatability

Roger said:

I have a bike fitted with 9 speed DT Levers, Record rear gear and 13 - 21
cassette. I would like to fit the 14 - 28 cassette but the Record gear is
limited to 26T max.Current chain rings are 52 / 39.

The simplest solution I think would be to fit a Racing T rear gear but as
far as I understand these are not compatible with DT levers only post 2000
Ergo Levers.

Sure they are, don't believe all of the advertising hype...however,
there's no reaon to replace your present derailer, it will work just fine.

See: http://sheldonbrown.com/capacity for an explanation

I just got back from a 50 mile ride on my 30 year old Brown frame, after
installing Veloce 10 speed brifters...with the 30 year old SunTour
Cyclone rear derailer and Regina Oro 12-22 6-speed freewheel...

It isn't always necessary to buy all the stuff they're trying to sell you!

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roger-<< I have a bike fitted with 9 speed DT Levers, Record rear gear and 13 -
21
cassette. I would like to fit the 14 - 28 cassette but the Record gear is
limited to 26T max.Current chain rings are 52 / 39. >><BR><BR>

Nope, just put it on, it will be fine. 'May' need a wee bit longer chain, maybe
one link, but that's it.

roger<< The simplest solution I think would be to fit a Racing T rear gear but
as
far as I understand these are not compatible with DT levers only post 2000
Ergo Levers. >><BR><BR>

Not true in our extensive experience. You can use any rear der/shifter combo
with Campagnolo from 1992 or so. If ya gotta have a longer cage rear der, get
any medium cage, 2003/4 rear der.

Roger<< Has anyone ever tried a Racing T rear mech with DT levers. >><BR><BR>

Sure, works great.

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Roger said:

I have a bike fitted with 9 speed DT Levers, Record rear gear and 13 - 21
cassette. I would like to fit the 14 - 28 cassette but the Record gear is
limited to 26T max.Current chain rings are 52 / 39.

Just put the cassette on and adjust the "b" tension screw. Make sure
your chain is long enough to wrap the big chainring and 28t cog.

Thanks to all for the advice.

Roger