FWIW, it isn't hard to helicoil repair the cable
anchor threads on any NR/SR front or rear derailleur.
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
> > Read from the bottom up for proper time sequence.
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > I thought I would pass along this response from
\r?\n> Campagnolo. Please
\r?\n> send
\r?\n> all
\r?\n> > of these feeble old components to me for safe
\r?\n> disposal. Sounds like
\r?\n> legal
\r?\n> > counsel and marketing are calling the shots.
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > Nick Zatezalo
\r?\n> > Atlanta,Ga
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> BTW: Does anyone have the parts that Cornelius is
\r?\n> looking for?
\r?\n>
\r?\n>
\r?\n>
\r?\n>
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > ----- Original Message -----
\r?\n> > From: "Campagnolo Technical and Product
\r?\n> Information"
\r?\n> > <tech-info@campagnolo.com>
\r?\n> > To: <corn@pacific.net.sg>
\r?\n> > Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 6:43 PM
\r?\n> > Subject: spare part 7117033- Loh
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> >
\r?\n> > > Dear mr. Loh,
\r?\n> > > thanks for contacting
\r?\n> us.
\r?\n> > > We are extremely sorry to inform you that the
\r?\n> spare parts for Super
\r?\n> Record
\r?\n> > rear derailleur are no longer at our stock.
\r?\n> > > As attempt, we would suggest to make a search in
\r?\n> internet for these
\r?\n> > spares.
\r?\n> > > Considering we are talking of components at
\r?\n> least 15-17 years
\r?\n> old,for
\r?\n> your
\r?\n> > safety, you should have the entire bicycle
\r?\n> carefully inspected by
\r?\n> qualified
\r?\n> > mechanic before riding it again.
\r?\n> > > The lifespan of Campagnolo components, like any
\r?\n> other product,
\r?\n> depends
\r?\n> on
\r?\n> > many factors, such as rider size, type of bicycle,
\r?\n> riding style and
\r?\n> riding
\r?\n> > conditions.Impacts, falls, improper use or harsh
\r?\n> use in general may
\r?\n> > compromise the structural integrity of the
\r?\n> components and
\r?\n> significantly
\r?\n> > reduce their lifespan. Please have your bicycle
\r?\n> regularly inspected by
\r?\n> a
\r?\n> > qualified mechanic for any cracks, deformation, or
\r?\n> other signs of
\r?\n> fatigue.
\r?\n> > If the inspection reveals any deformation, cracks,
\r?\n> impact marks or
\r?\n> stress
\r?\n> > marks, no matter how slight, immediately replace
\r?\n> the component.
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > > Best regards.
\r?\n> > > Simonetta Zanuso
\r?\n> > > Product & Technical Information
\r?\n> > > Campagnolo S.r.l.
\r?\n> > > ------------------------------------------------
\r?\n> > >
\r?\n> > > At 10.01 15/09/03 +0000, you wrote:
\r?\n> > > >Nome: Cornelius
\r?\n> > > >Cognome: Loh
\r?\n> > > >Stato: Singapore
\r?\n> > > >Prov: --
\r?\n> > > >Email: corn@pacific.net.sg
\r?\n> > > >Possiede un telaio: Colnago Super 1988
\r?\n> > > >Possiede un gruppo: Campagnolo Super Record
\r?\n> > > >Possiede delle ruote: --
\r?\n> > > >Possiede un ciclocomputer: --
\r?\n> > > >Testo: Dear sir/madam
\r?\n> > > >
\r?\n> > > >I need your assistance to locate a vintage
\r?\n> Super Record Rear
\r?\n> Derailleur
\r?\n> > (Gear) part :
\r?\n> > > >
\r?\n> > > >(Part 7117033 Front Arm)
\r?\n> > > >(Part 808/A Spindle)
\r?\n> > > >
\r?\n> > > >Mine broke when I over-tightened the cable
\r?\n> locking screw. I will
\r?\n> pay
\r?\n> for
\r?\n> > the part if you still have it in stock (old
\r?\n> stock).
\r?\n> > > >
\r?\n> > > >I look forward to your reply and your kind
\r?\n> assistance.
\r?\n> > > >
\r?\n> > > >With best regards
\r?\n> > > >Cornelius Loh