Converting Campy freehubs to Shimano

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Converting Campy freehubs to Shimano

Postby Sveky » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:12 pm

Is it possible to Convert Campy freehubs to Shimano freehubs?

Im thinking of purchasing some wheel if this is possible.
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Postby LuckyPierre » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:08 pm

More information please - ie. are they actual Campagnolo wheels or third-party wheels with Campagnolo hubs or third-party wheels with Campag-compatible hubs?
It is certainly possible, but not for all wheels.
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Postby LuckyPierre » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:10 pm

You should also search for the thread about using SRAM components as a link between the two component families.
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Postby sogood » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:20 pm

I know it's possible for Campy, Fulcrum, Mavic, Zipp wheels as a minimum. Usually you just need to buy a compatible freehub body.

But back to the question... Are you mad? No sane person would convert from Campy to Shimano? :lol:
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Postby Jean » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:34 pm

Are you mad? No sane person would convert from Campy to Shimano?
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Postby Sveky » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:52 pm

LuckyPierre wrote:More information please - ie. are they actual Campagnolo wheels or third-party wheels with Campagnolo hubs or third-party wheels with Campag-compatible hubs?
It is certainly possible, but not for all wheels.
Ritchey WCS Protocol Wheelset heres the link http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=W2008

The shimano wheels went in a flash :( ... I was just wondering if it was an easy process and there are major difference in the actual hub not just the freewheel?
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Postby HaywarM » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:51 pm

Same question goes for me. I have found some American Classic 420 for a goos price but they have a campy freewheel.

Is it a straightforward/expensive swap?
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Postby HaywarM » Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:02 pm

Just answered my own question:

http://www.amclassic.com/pdfs/Cassette_Swap15.pdf

I leave it up for anyone else who is interested.
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