Campy 12 install questions

[duff_duffy]

For those that have installed Campy 12 before:
- install inline adjuster for front derailleur or leave out? Think I’d like the look without it but adjuster came with kit.
- do I need to go out and get rear break ferrules for where it enters and exits frame stops (unpainted titanium)? Kit did not have…
Thanks all! First timer installing 12 speed.

[herb5998]

Don’t need the inline adjuster if you have a barrel adjuster on the frame stop. If you don’t, you’ll need the inline to dial in the tension properly (12s is similar but more sensitive to adjustment than 11s)

If you can track down 2 ferrules, worth using, unless the cables seat snugly in the stops.

I’d also recommend checking derailleur hanger alignment before getting too deep into install, again, 12s is a little less forgiving than 11s for alignment issues.


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[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by duff_duffy

For those that have installed Campy 12 before:
- install inline adjuster for front derailleur or leave out? Think I’d like the look without it but adjuster came with kit.
- do I need to go out and get rear break ferrules for where it enters and exits frame stops (unpainted titanium)? Kit did not have…
Thanks all! First timer installing 12 speed.

Leave it out. Install and adjust front der, TIGHT cable, close to chain when in lowest gear. 3 clicks to get chain onto big ring.

Get 5 mm brass ferrules for the cable stops on that frame. Wheels Manufacturing or your friendly LBS..they had BETTER have those.

[notlance]

Maybe it's just me but I find it easier turning the inline adjuster than those on the downtube.

[Mark McM]

I've done it both with and without an inline adjuster, and I find that I can get better performance from the front derailleur when I can micro-adjust the cable tension. I use Jagwire Pro Mini adjusters, which are small and relatively unobtrusive.

[dana_e]

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[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by dana_e

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Yup, that works but so does adjust inner limit screw, whilst in small ring and biggest cog, so chain just tickles the FD inner cage, Pull cable TIGHT, connect to FD..
Then turn inner limit screw out a tiny, wee bit..moves the FD off the chain, then small cog, 3 clicks to big ring, and turn the outer limit screw so it just touches the stop..Don't cram it down.

[darkmother]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

adjust inner limit screw, whilst in small ring and biggest cog, so chain just tickles the FD inner cage, Pull cable TIGHT, connect to FD..
Then turn inner limit screw out a tiny, wee bit.

I've been using this technique since I read about it in one of your posts a few years ago. Very useful-thanks for sharing.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by darkmother

I've been using this technique since I read about it in one of your posts a few years ago. Very useful-thanks for sharing.

Pleasure. I got it from Dan Large...Campagnolo, NA tech guru..unfortunately, no longer at Campag...

[duff_duffy]

Thanks for all tips! Better photos will be posted in proper area soon but here it is done. Someone needs to show me how to tape bars, I was spoiled with how nice my shop does it, I tried and tried but just can’t get it perfect.

[duff_duffy]

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