Re: [CR]Silca Imperio questions and WTB

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Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 21:32:39 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Silca Imperio questions and WTB
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Sheldon Brown wrote:
>
> Steven L. Sheffield wrote:
>
> > > But Silca's are a PITA pump to use compared
> >to a Zefal ... but they're a lot
> >> better looking, especially on a classic, lugged-steel frame.
>
> Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>
> >The Silca is built for lightness primarily, and all its limitations are
> >a consequence of that. A racing part that might not be the best choice
> >for riders not interested in lightweight racing parts.
>
> Actually that's not quite it. The Silca is built
> for _speed_. A pump, like a bike, has a "gear"
> which is mainly related to the area of it's
> piston.

Well yes, it is a "Racing" pump afterall.

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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