Re: [CR]re Campagnolo front deraileur with the easy to break flat clamp

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:44:06 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: CR List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]re Campagnolo front deraileur with the easy to break flat clamp
References: <BFAA8235.874C%wayne.collect@xtra.co.nz>


Wayne Davidson wrote:
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> Hi all, I've taken a look and cannot find the date this horrible version was
> released, I know it was not for long, I had an idea it was '79, but then
> again I might just be thinking of the alloy bolted rear
> deraileur.....regards wayne davidson Invers NZ........

Campagnolo Timeline: http://www.velo-retro.com

"1977 Catalog #17a Supplement is printed for the year-end trade shows. Included are a revised Super Record derailleur with script logo and different cage geometry (28 tooth capacity), single bolt Nuovo Super Record seat post, Record front derailleur with four holes in cage (later to be three holes), straight-band clamp (later to revert to traditional pointed-band clamp), short Nuovo Record dropouts without eyelets (drilled and tapped for chain holder), chain holder (Portacatena) with accompanying control lever and trigger, and fixing shoe plate for pedals. Gran Sport front derailleur (Record-style plain cage with lip stamped with Globe logo), Gran Sport crank (flat bottom fluting, 170mm length), Gran Sport pedal (stamped steel races and engraved "Gran Sport" on barrel), Gran Sport brakeset (different adjuster and engraved "Gran Sport" on caliper; black brake hoods with Globe logo). Nuovo Valentino front derailleur (flat arms, Record-style plain cage with lip, stamped with Winged QR logo)."

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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