> George elanjian asked:
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> >What's the difference between the two -- Is one better than the other? What
> >was the reasoning behind the foil? Cosmetic or cost?
Reasoning behind the foil?
Ink on foil stickers had an element of novelty when first introduced (late 50s early 60s ?) just as derailleurs made of Delrin® plastic were "newer than new" when first introduced. It was only later that the problems with both surfaced and at that point they were viewed with contempt.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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