Ben Kamen wrote:
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> I have also wondered as to what makes Gippieme drop outs and fork ends less
> superior to that of Campangnolo? Anyone?
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> Ciao,
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> Ben Kamen NYC
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> (p.s. - I used capitals as i thought to direct the question at Chuck S.)
Much appreciation for the 'translation' to U&lc, Ben!
I would say the only physical difference and desirability between Campagnolo and Gipiemme (GI for GIOVANNI, PI for Papalardo, EMME for Milano, establ. 1970) dropouts would be the name stamped on them.
Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal
http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo Timeline, Reprints and T-shirts)