Condensed Answer: KMC chains are compatible with Campagnolo drivetrains when the chain and the cassette are designed for the same number of gears (e.g., 11-speed chain + 11-speed cassette). It's…
Shimano shifters and an 11-speed Campagnolo cassette are not an ideal combination. If the drivetrain is indexed, the only somewhat viable options are: Shimano 11-speed Road Derailleur + Shimano 11-speed…
Condensed answer: The spacings of Shimano and Campagnolo cassettes are different and so are the rear shift ratios of both brands' derailleurs. Consequently, a Campagnolo derailleur will not move the…
Condensed answer: The braking surface of Campagnolo rotors is slightly wider than that of Shimano models. Consequently, the brake pads of a Shimano road caliper would cover about 4/5 of…
Condensed Answer: Campagnolo cassettes have a specific cutout preventing them from sliding onto standard Shimano hubs. If you want to use a Campagnolo cassette, there are two options - replace…
Condensed Answer: If the Campagnolo brakes in question are designed to operate with mineral oil, then one can use Shimano’s mineral oil. That said, ideally, one should rely on the mineral…
The cable pull of indexed Campagnolo shifters is different from that of Shimano shifters. Consequently, using Campagnolo shifters with a Shimano derailleur will result in a less than ideal shifting…