Curious (Super) Record shifter from c.83 - ratcheting??
02-19-10, 06:10 PM
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Curious (Super) Record shifter from c.83 - ratcheting??
Just had this item added to VeloBase by one of the members. I'd like to get some additional information on them if possible:
https://velobase.com/velobase.com/Vie...e1666&Enum=104
https://velobase.com/velobase.com/Vie...e1666&Enum=104
02-19-10, 06:16 PM
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They are rare, they are curious. They are short lived, like 1984, 1985.
Retro-friction "Super Record" shifters. Almost neglected at the time.
Much more expensive than the standard friction levers. And less handsome than the retro-friction Corsa Record levers before Syncro.
Quietly introduced, quietly withdrawn.
Retro-friction "Super Record" shifters. Almost neglected at the time.
Much more expensive than the standard friction levers. And less handsome than the retro-friction Corsa Record levers before Syncro.
Quietly introduced, quietly withdrawn.
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Wow. First time I've seen them.
Have to dig up a pair for myself
-Kurt
Have to dig up a pair for myself
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same here very interesting.
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they function as the simplex ones do, with a retro spring. Except that I've never been able to buy a set on eBay, because they rapidly outstrip my means. I didn't know that they made one for each side, though. the ones I've seen offered are only right side retro.
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So JDT and all you other wizards, can you tell me what these two sets are? I'm still pretty much a noob. Is the first photo the 'Doppler' shifters?
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the second set is a set of simplex retrofrictions. I think that these are the best of the breed, given availability and cost.
Campy C-Record shifters came in several flavors...I have a set that are just like the old Record shifters, several varieties of click shifters, and a couple of sets of retrofrictions. I think I used these when I put the Merckx together, but it has been a long winter and I don't really remember. The retrofrictions have a semi-sealed arrangement inside that is opened with a very small pin wrench. The clickers all, um, click, once they are mounted to the bike.
Campy C-Record shifters came in several flavors...I have a set that are just like the old Record shifters, several varieties of click shifters, and a couple of sets of retrofrictions. I think I used these when I put the Merckx together, but it has been a long winter and I don't really remember. The retrofrictions have a semi-sealed arrangement inside that is opened with a very small pin wrench. The clickers all, um, click, once they are mounted to the bike.
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