The Quest for Shimergo and my small hands

[James Fune]

Hello RBW Owner Bunch (crossposted with iBOB)

Many years ago, a mechanic by the name of Brian Jenks at the Hubbub Bicycle Shop ingeniously discovered the "Shimergo Solution", or as some prefer, the "Hubbub Method". By clamping the shifting cable on rear Shimano derailleurs in an alternative way, he effectively altered the pull ratio to allow cross compatibility with Campagnolo's Ergopower shifters. Hence, the term Shimergo! 

Now many of you may have already heard or know about the Hubbub method, but this is very recent news to me! My youtube algorithm fortuitously introduced videos from Allrounder Bicycle and Ronnie Romance that detailed the Hubbub method. Just several days later, my friend showed up to a 50 mile gravel and singletrack ride with his newly built up Bridgestone RB-T. And what do you know....he was using the Hubbub method! It was funky! and I love having funky set-ups on my bicycles. The Hubbub method was the perfect candidate to try out. I looked at my bar-ended Rivendell A Homer Hilsen and thought, "Wow wouldn't indexed shifting be an interesting change up???"

I had an XTR m952 rear derailleur in the parts bin and picked up a pair of 10 speed Centaur Ergopower shifters. Next thing I knew, they magically found their way onto the Homer. Impressive! The shifting was so crisp. I could swiftly move up and down 4 to 5 cogs at a time with a prolonged click. And the hoods are as comfy as legend describes. However, I faced one issue. For some reason, the right brake lever sits out farther than the left and this posed an issue to me. Being a small rider with commensurately small hands, I am forced to pre-squeeze the lever to brake if I'm on the drops since my fingers cannot reach it.

Anyways, to conclude this somewhat long-winded post on blending Shimano and Campagnolo, I am seeking someone's expertise on 10 speed Centaur Ergopower shifters. Is there a way to modify the brake lever's distance relative to the handlebars??? I know some newer brifters simply require allen keys, but I have been largely unsuccessful in determining a solution. I have also attached two photos demonstrating the lever differences in the right vs left.

James "fascinated by Hubbub" Fune--Richmond VA

[Josiah Anderson]

Hi James, 

It looks like the quick release on the right lever is open, and closing it would make it match the other one. Did you already try that? The quick release is the round "button" at the top of the brake lever which can slide over and sit in one of two spots.

Josiah

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[James Fune]

Josiah, and others who have sent messages---

Thank you for the insight. You learn new things every day. I did not know Campagnolo shifters had a built-in quick release in their shifters! 

Advice worked like a charm.

The Homer has reached its final form......for now....

James

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