a quick question for the campy guru(s)
02-15-05, 03:19 PM
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a quick question for the campy guru(s)
I took a nasty spill a couple of days ago due to my front tire coming off of the rim as I was taking a fast corner. I ride sew-ups and the combination of old glue and the moist environment I was riding in led to this mishap. I'm OK not counting the road rash down my left side, but time will heal my wounds. I took the brunt of the damage, but one of my super record brake lever blades was chewed up significantly in the process. Thankfully my turbo saddle survived relatively unharmed, but moving on...
In my quest to replace the blade, I have found a couple of differences in the etchings on various super record lever blades. My question is: For what years did campy spell "campagnolo" vertically down the blade, and for what year(s) and/or models did they simply stamp the winged wheel logo on the blade?
My bike (a 1982 Bianchi Tipo Corsa) has the vertical "campagnolo" and I'm planning on keeping it that way for the sake of orginality, but could someone please shed some light on my ignorance? I'm having the most difficult time finding any info on the logo stamped levers.
Thanks.
In my quest to replace the blade, I have found a couple of differences in the etchings on various super record lever blades. My question is: For what years did campy spell "campagnolo" vertically down the blade, and for what year(s) and/or models did they simply stamp the winged wheel logo on the blade?
My bike (a 1982 Bianchi Tipo Corsa) has the vertical "campagnolo" and I'm planning on keeping it that way for the sake of orginality, but could someone please shed some light on my ignorance? I'm having the most difficult time finding any info on the logo stamped levers.
Thanks.
02-15-05, 03:23 PM
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I'd suggest you post this over on Classic Rendezvous list, they
are much more campy literate over there.
Sorry bout the spill, but for godsake please don't mention rolled tubulars,
you'll start the whole Joseba Beloki tubulars are dangerous thing again.
Glad you're ok.
Marty
are much more campy literate over there.
Sorry bout the spill, but for godsake please don't mention rolled tubulars,
you'll start the whole Joseba Beloki tubulars are dangerous thing again.
Glad you're ok.
Marty
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Originally Posted by stormywaters
My question is: For what years did campy spell "campagnolo" vertically down the blade, and for what year(s) and/or models did they simply stamp the winged wheel logo on the blade? Thanks.
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Thank you very much TheOtherGuy. Looking for "super record" when the brakes are "victory" would obviously explain why I couldn't come up with any answers to my question.
I don't want this to get too off topic and turn this thread into a "tubular: safe or unsafe?" thread, but as for tubulars being dangerous:
I know the risks I take with rolling tires and the lack of protection when it comes to getting flats, but hey; I'm a gamblin' man. Plus, from my experience a tube of Tufo goes a long way when it comes to puncture protection.
I check my tire pressure before every ride with a floor pump, so allowing the pressure to drop to unsafe levels is not a something I worry about. Glue will dry out though, I learned that lesson the hard way. If I stay vigilant, I shouldn't have too many more problems. Still, I simply enjoy the feel of sew-ups better than clinchers. Call me old fashioned or subborn. Unsafe or not, I like my tubulars.
I don't want this to get too off topic and turn this thread into a "tubular: safe or unsafe?" thread, but as for tubulars being dangerous:
I know the risks I take with rolling tires and the lack of protection when it comes to getting flats, but hey; I'm a gamblin' man. Plus, from my experience a tube of Tufo goes a long way when it comes to puncture protection.
I check my tire pressure before every ride with a floor pump, so allowing the pressure to drop to unsafe levels is not a something I worry about. Glue will dry out though, I learned that lesson the hard way. If I stay vigilant, I shouldn't have too many more problems. Still, I simply enjoy the feel of sew-ups better than clinchers. Call me old fashioned or subborn. Unsafe or not, I like my tubulars.
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Well I'm not one to argue as I ride tubulars almost exclusively.
Your post reminded me I need to check the glue on at least
a few pairs.
FYI if you don't want to use the Tufo sealant, Rock n Roll Lubes
has a sealant (tube Spooge?) that is supposed to not have the
usual problem that is associate with similiar products like Slime.
Marty
Your post reminded me I need to check the glue on at least
a few pairs.
FYI if you don't want to use the Tufo sealant, Rock n Roll Lubes
has a sealant (tube Spooge?) that is supposed to not have the
usual problem that is associate with similiar products like Slime.
Marty
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Originally Posted by stormywaters
I check my tire pressure before every ride with a floor pump, so allowing the pressure to drop to unsafe levels is not a something I worry about. Glue will dry out though, I learned that lesson the hard way. If I stay vigilant, I shouldn't have too many more problems. Still, I simply enjoy the feel of sew-ups better than clinchers. Call me old fashioned or subborn. Unsafe or not, I like my tubulars.
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