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keevon
09-30-2008, 02:30 PM
I'm dying to see what these look like mounted on someone's bike. I've seen plenty of the new carbon levers, but have my fingers crossed that the alloys look better...

Anyone have a pic? Please?
znfdl
09-30-2008, 02:35 PM
I should have mine installed in about a week.
jlwdm
09-30-2008, 09:39 PM
I got the alloy Centaur shifters (full alloy group) in the mail today, but they will not been on the bike until Monday. Upgrading my 1995 Colnago so I can ride it for a little while as my Nove is heading to NY for a repaint due to a shipping issue.

Jeff
RudAwkning
10-01-2008, 06:41 PM
Here you go.

I've ridden them through a century and double century. Shifted perfectly and were plenty comfortable.
maunahaole
10-01-2008, 07:22 PM
What handlebar are you using there?
RudAwkning
10-02-2008, 06:52 PM
What handlebar are you using there?

Bars are the Nitto M196-STI. They're kind of like the old 3TTT Morphe with their sweepback.
norman neville
10-04-2008, 03:22 PM
that's 1 nifty lookin' scoot.
PoppaWheelie
10-04-2008, 05:15 PM
Where's the brown Arione? If you say you got rid of it I'll have to walk across the bridge and sit on you until you see the error of your ways... :)
steelrider
10-04-2008, 07:21 PM
Kirk and Campy--looking grand!
Dekonick
10-04-2008, 07:23 PM
sweet kirk.
shinomaster
10-04-2008, 07:24 PM
10 speed right? Can you use the old centaur derailleurs and chain?
neverraced
10-04-2008, 08:59 PM
tried to google Nitto M196-STI.

Where did you get them?
mcteague
10-05-2008, 07:16 AM
While they may be more comfortable I think the older syle is better looking, much less bulbous.

Tim
Dave
10-05-2008, 08:49 AM
10 speed right? Can you use the old centaur derailleurs and chain?

Any 2001 or newer Campy 10 speed drivetrain components can be used. The instructions claim the new levers are not compatible with QS front derailleurs, but I have been using a 2008 QS FD for several weeks now. Works fine. They also have enough cable pull to operate a triple FD.
RudAwkning
10-07-2008, 12:09 PM
Where's the brown Arione? If you say you got rid of it I'll have to walk across the bridge and sit on you until you see the error of your ways... :)

Ah yes. The Brown Arione. I threw it out ;)

No, it's on my fixed gear now. I'm riding the Kirk primarily on longer rides and the Brooks Pro is the only saddle I can take up to 200 miles and feel little to no discomfort afterwards. The Arione is great for me up to 120 miles though.

I'll post some pix of the revised fixie when I can.
RudAwkning
10-07-2008, 12:17 PM
tried to google Nitto M196-STI.

Where did you get them?

Our shop bought it through Wholesale distributor Merry Sales. As with most of Nitto's STI series bars, they only come in 38, 40 and 42 cm flavors. Retail on this bar is close to $125 though. Yikes!

If that's too steep for you, I've got a silver 42cm 3TTT Morphe that used to be on my Kirk that I'd be willing to sell.