mark-issimo this is from the archives, ca. 2002. my point is that the stuff is available, albeit from suppliers and collectors that had more foresight to keep these older parts around for future consumers. it's not campagnolo's problem to solve. here:
------------------------------------ ?????????? wrote: "Candidly, as a collective unit (the CR list) perhaps we should try to petition Campagnolo to maintain or start up some sort of "historical" division, as they could possibly replicate other sought after parts from time-to-time..."
does anyone want to venture a guess as to the market for this stuff? if the CR list has 600+ subscribers, i still think it's the same 40-50 listees that do all the posting. from these numbers, i still question how many people really want these items, how many really need these items, and how many would pay for these items. what next? a picket line at the old simplex factory? a lobbyist to work within the italian trade commission? you tell me! if the fork on your old gillott breaks, and the only 531 blades available for the repair are drawn to a different shape, do you pester reynolds to re-manufacture to their 60s specs? lotta issues here... e-RICHIE chester, ct _______________________________
Arlo Guthrie once suggested folks go into their local draft board and sing a chorus of "Alice's Resturant", and then walk out. If one person did it, then two, WELL...but if THREE people did it, then it'd be a MOVEMENT......
Campagnolo Technical and Product Information <tech-info@campagnolo.com> wrote:Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:52:53 +0100 To: mhoffman0@snet.net From: Campagnolo Technical and Product Information Subject: older parts- Hoffman
Dear mr. Hoffman thanks for contacting us. First of all we would like to underline that we hold in high regards all the suggestions, inputs, remarks and comments of our customers, all over the world. So it will be our utmost care to duly consider each of them when developping our product range. Best regards.
Simonetta Zanuso
Product & Technical Information
Campagnolo S.r.l. - http://www.campagnolo.com
At 15.23 08/11/04 +0000, you wrote:
>Nome: Mark
>Cognome: Hoffman
>Stato: United States
>Prov: CT
>Email: mhoffman0@snet.net
>Possiede un telaio: milano 3V (Masi)
>Possiede un gruppo: Record ergo 9 sp
>Possiede delle ruote: Campy hub/fir rims
>Possiede un ciclocomputer: specialized
>Testo: I am part of a growing number of people interested in riding and restoring "vintage" bicycles. These are typically lightwieght bikes produced prior to 1984.
>I am increasingly alarmed at the prices commanded for some of these older parts, but I realize that is the nature of things. However, one item in particular perplexes me. That is the price asked for gum brake lever hoods that fit older Campagnolo brake levers, from the Nouvo and Super Record eras. Some has a current bid on ebay for for a pair of these. I am suggesting Campagnolo consider producing this one item for enthusiasts world-wide to use on their vintage machines. Riding older Campy equiped cycle is a tribute to the quality and longevity of your products. If these could be offered at a "reasonable" price, I know the entire cycling community would be greatful. and I believe it would not be unprofitable to you company.
>
>Sincerely,
>Mark Hoffman
>Campy-user for over 30 years
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