Re: [CR]American Masi = Fake Masi?

(Example: Events:Cirque du Cyclisme:2004)

Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:17:49 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]American Masi = Fake Masi?
References: <20010729233203.13719.qmail@web11901.mail.yahoo.com> <3B64DF4D.68273A7F@penn.com>


Jerry & Liz Moos wrote:
>
> I never cease to be amazed at how overrated Campy NR/SR derailleurs and
> shifters are. They are certainly beautiful and durable, but the truth is
> they shift badly compared to SunTour or even to the best Simplex and Huret
> stuff. Fortunately Campy survived on mystique untill they, like everyone,
> could copy the SunTour design after the patent ran out.

Jerry,

I think if you read the book _The Dancing Chain_ you will have a better understanding of why Campagnolo was held in such high regard by racing cyclists, and why historically it was considered superior to Simplex and Huret. It wasn't all mystique...

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California