The 'Un-Official' Campagnolo Ekar thread

[cgolvin]

Can't help on the comparison front, but I really don't get the complaints about the OG shifters as mine are quite comfortable.

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

Can't help on the comparison front, but I really don't get the complaints about the OG shifters as mine are quite comfortable.

It depends upon the bars. On the bars that came with the bike -Kru brand- there was no issue. I put on some cheap Chinese flare bars and on those I felt the ridge people talk about.

[Gwerziou]

Originally Posted by quacker2000

Fwiw this is the best resource for finicky campy setup info that I've found anywhere: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1176127782723445

This is good for Ekar: https://ispithotfire.com/2024/03/16/...pert-mechanic/

[Gwerziou]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

Can't help on the comparison front, but I really don't get the complaints about the OG shifters as mine are quite comfortable.

The old ones are perfectly fine; folks mostly used to Shimano etc might complain because they're different than what they're used to. The new GT ones are a mild evolution, a bit smaller and quite nice in the hand.

[Will_Elder]

The GT shifters are really nice, one of the best shifters I have tried.

Has anyone run two sets of wheels with different cassettes (with the same chain)?

I have a 10-44 on a gravel wheelset and am thinking a 9-36 on a road wheelset.

[RemixRob4]

Originally Posted by Gwerziou

This is good for Ekar: https://ispithotfire.com/2024/03/16/...pert-mechanic/

One hell of a write up! Love it

[RemixRob4]

Originally Posted by Will_Elder

The GT shifters are really nice, one of the best shifters I have tried.

Has anyone run two sets of wheels with different cassettes (with the same chain)?

I have a 10-44 on a gravel wheelset and am thinking a 9-36 on a road wheelset.

That's too big of a big cog difference - I don't think the ekar derailleur could handle that