Re: [CR]1978 Campy 2nd Gen. SR Derailleur

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

From: "bradford stockwell" <bstockwell@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]1978 Campy 2nd Gen. SR Derailleur
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 20:00:25 +0000


CR FOLK:

2ND GEN SR AVAILABLE IN EARLY '78:

To add to the preponderance of evidence on the issue date of the 2nd generation Campy SR rear derailleur, I offer exhibit "C", to wit --

My "Spring 78" Bikecology catalog has the following on page 41:

Super Record Rear - substantially changed. New cage with more cog wrap, improved cosmetic. Old Sup. Rec. is discontinued. 4001/1 $55.00

OTHER NEW CAMPY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE CATALOG:

Derailleurs, page 41: New Style Nuovo Record Front Derailleur - replaces Record 1052. Same design except for holes in cage and slightly better finish. This model is a running change which will enter our stock in Spring 78. 1052-1 $19.99

Note: Super Record front project was dropped by Campy. The top front model is Nuovo Record (above)

Seatposts, Page 35: New for 1978 is the One-Bolt Type Super Record Which Will Be Available About April - Extra light forged aluminum and beautiful satin finish. Diameters available: 25.0, 25.8 thru 27.4 mm C4051-78. Price approx $35.00 write for quote.

Brad Stockwell
(Peaked at new Bikecology catalog
during continuum mechanics class,
Corvallis OR, Spring '78)
Palo Alto