I love my Campagnolo Record REV 11 but...

[Premton]

I have just under 5k on my Campy Record Revolution 11. The shifting is fast and precise. It feels like a tank, just gets better with time. The only thing I don't like are the pulleys. They get so ripped up and so hard to clean, especially the lower one witch gets more ware. It's not diminishing performance but is collects a lot of dirt.
Any thoughts, should I upgrade with aftermarket?
Please don't mention $200 ceramicspeed.

[FlashUNC]

A hose and a scrub brush do wonders.

[Premton]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

A hose and a scrub brush do wonders.

I use a toothbrush....is not cleaning method issue.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by Premton

especially the lower one witch gets more ware

Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.

[laupsi]

Don't look!

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Premton

I have just under 5k on my Campy Record Revolution 11. The shifting is fast and precise. It feels like a tank, just gets better with time. The only thing I don't like are the pulleys. They get so ripped up and so hard to clean, especially the lower one witch gets more ware. It's not diminishing performance but is collects a lot of dirt.
Any thoughts, should I upgrade with aftermarket?
Please don't mention $200 ceramicspeed.

Yup, the holes get crammed with gunk. About once a month I take off
-pulleys
-chainrings
-cassette cogs
-chain

clean/scrub in pan with simple green and brush. Dry, lube(grease inside pulleys), and put back on. Don't mess with aftermarket pulleys, none work as well as OE. Besides they would get dirty also.

[jr59]

Well... There is always Sram!.....

[Ozrider]

And the problem is ??????????????


Parlee Z5, Trek Madone, Jonesman Custom

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by jr59

Well... There is always Sram!.....

it doesn't get dirty cuz....yup...it doesn't work!!!

[soulspinner]

QUOTE=oldpotatoe;1869690]it doesn't get dirty cuz....yup...it doesn't work!!!

[/QUOTE]

[Premton]

Originally Posted by Ozrider

And the problem is ??????????????




Parlee Z5, Trek Madone, Jonesman Custom

the upper pulley gets frayed therefore collecting a lot of dirt

[Tony T]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Yup, the holes get crammed with gunk. About once a month I take off
-pulleys
-chainrings
-cassette cogs
-chain

I do that about every 6 mo, but in between full cleaning, I just clean with a brush and tooth-pick to clean the little holes and then drip some lubricant into the bushings.

[YesNdeed]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Yup, the holes get crammed with gunk. About once a month I take off
-pulleys
-chainrings
-cassette cogs
-chain

clean/scrub in pan with simple green and brush. Dry, lube(grease inside pulleys), and put back on. Don't mess with aftermarket pulleys, none work as well as OE. Besides they would get dirty also.

Ditto that, minus one month, plus 6-9.

How often do the rest of you replace the pulleys (Jockey wheels?)? I've got insane miles on my 2011 SR grouppo, and all I've had to replace are the cables/housings and shifter assemblies. I probably could have gotten away with the original chain too, but it got changed out.

[Tony T]

Mine are in great shape after 10,000 miles.
Much better than my Shimanno alloy ones: