Athena triple group

[merckx]

Does anyone have experience using a Campag. Athena triple group? I am mostly interested in how well the front derailleur functions, specifically chain rub and trim issues. I was underwhelmed with the function of the Athena double front shift function, and was wondering if this is endemic with Athena FDs. Any idea on the triple crank Q?

[R3awak3n]

well the athena FD is just a normal FD, the magic happens in the shifter and since athena is power shift, its a different system than chorus or record. Pretty sure the tripple is still power shift so should work similarly.

[merckx]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

well the athena FD is just a normal FD, the magic happens in the shifter and since athena is power shift, its a different system than chorus or record. Pretty sure the tripple is still power shift so should work similarly.

Understood. The magic is always in the wand. I found superior front shifting with an Athena group when I punted the Ath. 11v FD, and replaced it with a 10v version. The minimally wider cage of the 10v was the solution. Just pondering whether the triple FD has the same idiosyncrasies.

[Ralph]

A friend has that group. Not same as a double FD. It has a triple FD. Works great. Believe he can run 9-10 of 11 gears in small and middle ring, and all 11 on large ring without trimming....if he wants. Power Shift works great with triple. Hit the button and "pow"...down shift is done in front. I prefer it over a triple I have on Ultra Shift. No need to trim. You do need to get it right. Needs a tight FD cable.

I have set up the double before. Never experienced the problems you mention.

[ColonelJLloyd]

You have to a have a major hard on for tiny, tiny gear jumps to want an 11s triple. I suspect the target market is for dudes with AARP cards who used to get their jollies creating gear charts for various half-step granny combos with their pocket calculator.

[merckx]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

You have to a have a major hard on for tiny, tiny gear jumps to want an 11s triple. I suspect the target market is for dudes with AARP cards who used to get their jollies creating gear charts for various half-step granny combos with their pocket calculator.

How did you know who I was!

[ColonelJLloyd]

[Hindmost]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

...pocket calculator...

Slide rule!

[thwart]

Originally Posted by merckx

I found superior front shifting with an Athena group when I punted the Ath. 11v FD, and replaced it with a 10v version.

FWIW, both of my 11 spd Campy bikes are running a 10 spd FD. Superb shifting.

AKA, great minds think alike...

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

Slide rule!

Abacus.

[merckx]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

Slide rule!

Have we met?

[Hindmost]

I identify with the "target market." If one qualifies for an AARP card, calculated gearing, and shops for triples then it is highly probable that they once used a slide rule. It is freaking weird to think I did my college work with a plastic Pickett.

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

I identify with the "target market." If one qualifies for an AARP card, calculated gearing, and shops for triples then it is highly probable that they once used a slide rule. It is freaking weird to think I did my college work with a plastic Pickett.

As high tech as aviation has become, primary pilot training still includes learning to use an E6B circular slide rule.

[merckx]

Back on point. I never fully embraced a compact crank. A 53 X 39 has always met my needs for competition, and other adventures on a bicycle. I participate in D2R2 and a few other 10,000 vertical days that require lower gearing. My thought was to go with a triple that has a proper 53 X 39 with the addition of an option to hump up the steeps when required. I have other machines with double cranksets that satisfy other rides. Honestly, when I saw these Llewellyn machines hung with Athena triples, I was smitten.

[R3awak3n]

hey man, ride what you like. no shame in ridding a triple. If you think you need a max gear of 53 and a low of 30 then thats what you need.

I personally don't need that high of gear in that bike but do need to low so I have a 48/30 which works great for me with a 11T in back but I know some people want/need some extra gear to bomb down those hills.


that said, not sure what you have in the back but you could do a mid compact and then a bigger cassette in the back (32T), that might work great.