Any issues running a Centaur 11, 12-32 cassette with a Chorus mid cage RD?

[shinomaster]

So I've been dragging my feet on rebuilding this bike. The ten speed Centaur lasted about ten years, but finally got yanked off this favorite frame of mine. I have a chorus 11 group ready to go, and an 11 speed CX crank already installed. To get some lower gears I thought of using a mid cage RD plus a 32 large cog (Potenza or Centaur) in the back for some of our monster hills. Are all 11 speed cassettes compatible? This is a not hydro group obviously..
Also would a chorus 12 drive train work well w/ this crank? I don't feel like replacing it as it's new.
Thanks!

[R3awak3n]

Will work perfectly.

Nice frame

[shinomaster]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Will work perfectly.

Nice frame

Thanks! It got pretty chewed up racing cross but I decided not to get it repainted now as it's a commuter/ "Gravel Bike".

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by shinomaster

Thanks! It got pretty chewed up racing cross but I decided not to get it repainted now as it's a commuter/ "Gravel Bike".

looks good from here and what a better looking bike than a bike that has seen some miles

[chrisroph]

11-32 and mid cage should work with correct length chain even with 34-50. shimano cogset should work, best to try it, it might make some noise but the spacing will be correct. Crank should work with 12.

[William]

Originally Posted by shinomaster

Thanks! It got pretty chewed up racing cross but I decided not to get it repainted now as it's a commuter/ "Gravel Bike".

It's a beautiful patina on a cool bike.





W.

[shinomaster]

Originally Posted by William

It's a beautiful patina on a cool bike.

W.

Thanks Partner, this is probably my all time favorite bike and I have many fond memories associated with it.

[shinomaster]

Originally Posted by chrisroph

11-32 and mid cage should work with correct length chain even with 34-50. shimano cogset should work, best to try it, it might make some noise but the spacing will be correct. Crank should work with 12.

Why would a compact crank matter? The one I have on is a 34/50, and the chain would be installed new.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by shinomaster

Why would a compact crank matter? The one I have on is a 34/50, and the chain would be installed new.

it wouldn't. With a mid cage derailleur you can use that RD with any crank chainring setup with no problem.

[bfd]

Originally Posted by shinomaster

So I've been dragging my feet on rebuilding this bike. The ten speed Centaur lasted about ten years, but finally got yanked off this favorite frame of mine. I have a chorus 11 group ready to go, and an 11 speed CX crank already installed. To get some lower gears I thought of using a mid cage RD plus a 32 large cog (Potenza or Centaur) in the back for some of our monster hills. Are all 11 speed cassettes compatible? This is a not hydro group obviously..
Also would a chorus 12 drive train work well w/ this crank? I don't feel like replacing it as it's new.
Thanks!

I run a similar set up on my DS - Chorus 11 shifters, Chorus midcage RD, SR 50/34 crank with Centaur 12-32 11 speed cassette and it works flawlessly.

With everyone going with a 9t or 10t first cog, I appreciate that Campy still offers the Centaur with a 12t first cog as it adds a 16t cog that i find way more useful than a smaller first cog.

Of course, YMMV!

Good Luck!

[AngryScientist]

just stopped in to say that is a beautiful bike. i love the grey panels. they look perfect.

[shinomaster]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

just stopped in to say that is a beautiful bike. i love the grey panels. they look perfect.

Hey thanks Angry Scientist and everyone for all the help! I can't wait to get this bike back onto the road/trails.