Re: [CR]Village Idiot needs Campy Info

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Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 20:03:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Fred Rafael Rednor" <fred_rednor@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Village Idiot needs Campy Info
To: "Beyer Jr., Chris (C.C.)" <cbeyer2@volvocars.com>, "'classicrendezvous@bikelist.org'" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <200205092132.g49LWWN18374@dymwsm09.mailwatch.com>


> I'd like some info regarding the Valentino rear derailleur Chris, Here's my experience with Valentino rear derailleurs: - They'll handle a 14-28 5 speed freewheel. Perhaps you could coax it to work with a 13-30 or 14-30 if you're using only 1 chain ring. But... - When new, most shifted terribly. If you are lucky enough to get one whose rivets are a bit loose, it will shift a bit better. - If you can stand using it for long enough, the rivets will wear and the shifting will improve. - These derailleurs helped enhance the reputation and popularity of the SunTour VGT. - I have an old bicycle repair book from the '70s. Here's what it says about the Valentino: "The Valentino has not been well received..." (To me that's an understatement.) - Having said all that, they really have a cool appearance. Best regards, Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia

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