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

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by RemixRob4

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

Yeah, that is too much of a jump for the chain. Might just need to get two chains. Very easy and the quick link is pretty robust.

Alternatively, you cold get two front rings. The front ring is very easy to change.

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by Gwerziou

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

Great site with lots of good information. This should be a sticky and has great information.

The one thing I don't get is this statement:

"Set the b-screw at maximum closeness to the cassette – every mm helps. Ignore Campagnolo’s guidance."

The official Campagnolo guidance is that the jockey wheel should be between a maximum 3mm away from the cassette to as close to the cassette cog as possible without rubbing.

They are the same thing and this is one of the most important pieces of information in setting up the RD. If that is too far away, shifting in certain gears will be bad.

However, the #1 biggest thing I hear with most all EKAR setups is this:

"Right Shifter Adjustment to Prevent Shift Lever from Sticking"

This is where the thumb button won't work because the inner shifter lever is rubbing against the brake lever.