At 09:20 PM 11/18/2000 -0600, Eric Elman wrote:
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>Will a Campagnolo NR front derailleur (1974 to be specific) work fine with a
>Campagnolo NR triple crankset of the same vintage. If not, did Campagnolo
>make a NR triple front derailleur?
I measured the maximum throw I could get out of a 1960s Record at 1.7 cm, which may work for your triple -- if your spindle sets up the cogs just the right distance from the bike centerline. Checked a later NR, and seems to have the same geometry. Good luck!
>If I was to make the conversion from a double to the triple, do I only need
>a longer crank spindle (size recomendations)? I'm hoping to do this to my
>Raleigh International which currently has a TA crankset on it with a Phil
>BB.
>
>WTB for same bike:
>
>1. Anyone have a NOS or mint fresh used Weinman gum hoods for same bike.
>Will pay cash or could trade for the hardish white rubber/plastic Weinman
>hoods.
>2. Pat 1974 rear NR derailleur in excellent condition.
>3. Good quality 5speed freewheel, 14-24
>
>Advise and help appreciated as always.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Eric Elman