On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 21:56:24 +0100, JimBob wrote:

I have a rear wheel that has a Campag screw on hub. The BB on the frame is
Shimano.

I would like to utilise it as a commute/trainer bike and so would like to
just have a single 42T chainring and use a wide range of sprockets at the
back.

Could I use a downtube friction shifter so that there would be no indexing
problems with the Campag/Shimano setup?

The indexing doesn't care that the bottom bracket is Shimano, only the
rear derailleur. Be that as it may, with friction levers you can use any
mix of equipment you want. Also, with a freewheel (your "screw on hub"),
you don't need to use the same brand derailleur as the hub. Some
freewheels exist for Campy 8-s[eed, but most will be set up for Shimano.

Given this, what rear mech would you recommend for, say, a 12-32 setup?
MTB type?

For a 12/32 probably a mountain bike real derailleur would be a good
idea.

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