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Old 12-20-14, 04:35 PM
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ID Campy Record Seatposts

Just trying to solve a little mystery: can anyone tell me what model these seatposts are and approximately what date range they hail from? I assume they are both (Nuovo) Record, but there are some subtle differences between them (bolt anchors, limit lines.) My guess is the top is late 70s and the bottom perhaps early to mid 80s. Thanks.
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I'm not sure...
My Colnago came with a fluted seat post (probably dating to between 68 (frame built) and 82 (I bought it).

Later models came with a more streamlined/sculpted top part.

So, I'd guess that either they are much older, or are NOT Record/Nuovo Record. The condition, however, looks very good.

Perhaps it predates the "Nuovo"... and is just "Record".

Is there a patent number printed on them?
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Old 12-20-14, 05:45 PM
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I think you're about right. Both Record. The top one looks to have steel lower cradles. The bottom, anodized aluminum, perhaps. Not sure when they lightened the cradles. Maybe early 80s, as you say.

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The patent on the seat posts ran out way before these guys were produced. The two bolt style of seat post that Campagnolo designed began life in the 50's.
The two are both POST CPSC regulations, before that there were no limit lines.
I agree one appears to have aluminum alloy lower cradles. Interestingly, neither has the last generation of "barrel" nuts. Those had an large interior chamfer as seen from the sides.
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I really like these Campy posts.

I have them on several bicycles.

[IMG]Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Oh sure. Rub it in, Gomango....

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Originally Posted by rootboy
Oh sure. Rub it in, Gomango....



I do like these though.

Really are set and forget items.

Level and tighten. Good to go.

[IMG]DSCN4328 by gomango1849, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Originally Posted by repechage
The patent on the seat posts ran out way before these guys were produced. The two bolt style of seat post that Campagnolo designed began life in the 50's.
The two are both POST CPSC regulations, before that there were no limit lines.
I agree one appears to have aluminum alloy lower cradles. Interestingly, neither has the last generation of "barrel" nuts. Those had an large interior chamfer as seen from the sides.
The post pictured on the bottom does have the chamfered nuts.
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They were designed to go with Leather Saddles
Campag tool number 771 fits the bolts on the top and the front tension nut on the Brooks Pro saddles.
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This is an interesting little mystery to me. I believe the cradles are both alloy, but the top post appears to be just a bit cruder made. The machining on the top of the top post looks like it was done by hand and the cradle arms are duller and less crisp. The lower post almost looks like its SR to me, minus a couple of details.
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@gomango, what do you love about them? They take me a long time to adjust.
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Originally Posted by noglider
@gomango, what do you love about them? They take me a long time to adjust.
+1

Admittedly, I've only experience with one (girlfriend's bike), so maybe it gets easier.

The proper tool would help. A Brooks or similar (rather than the Avocet W2 on there) would give a little more room to fiddle, too.

They are aesthetically pleasing on many, many bikes.
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Originally Posted by noglider
@gomango, what do you love about them? They take me a long time to adjust.
Well, for me it is the ability to make super fine level adjustments. I'm pretty picky about this on my saddles and this post gets it right. I use a Williams flex head reversible ratcheting head that I bought at a local hardware store. I like it better than the 10mm Campy tool. Yeah, patience is required with this two bolt system.

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Originally Posted by gomango
Well, for me it is the ability to make super fine level adjustments. I'm pretty picky about this on my saddles and this post gets it right. I use a Williams flex head reversible ratcheting head that I bought at a local hardware store. I like it better than the 10mm Campy tool. Yeah, patience is required with this two bolt system.

Well, I certainly know what I'll be picking up at the local Home Hardware on my Sunday errands tomorrow...
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Originally Posted by gomango
Well, for me it is the ability to make super fine level adjustments. I'm pretty picky about this on my saddles and this post gets it right. I use a Williams flex head reversible ratcheting head that I bought at a local hardware store. I like it better than the 10mm Campy tool. Yeah, patience is required with this two bolt system.

Ditto this 100%. My Campy saddle tool now molders in the bottom of the box.
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Originally Posted by gomango


I do like these though.
Heh. I meant that pretty purple bike.
I too like these. I have this seat post on my bikes.
Only own 4. But all of them sport one of these posts.
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Originally Posted by rootboy
Heh. I meant that pretty purple bike.
I too like these. I have this seat post on my bikes.
Only own 4. But all of them sport one of these posts.
I've counted four different shades on that bicycle. If the sun ever comes out in Minnesota again, I'll try to take a decent foto.

It is so much prettier in person. imho

As for the posts, I learned about the pictured wrench in a John Thompson post. I had been using the Campy tool up till then, but decided to try the other one.

Well, I think it was a worthwhile upgrade.

I see the Campy post now as form and function.

In fact, I have a nos Record post that I would like to use on my Della Santa I am building right now. I am pairing it with a Cambium.
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Originally Posted by mikemowbz
Well, I certainly know what I'll be picking up at the local Home Hardware on my Sunday errands tomorrow...
I think it was a Snap On part number. Bring the post to make sure you get the correct size. I made that mistake on the first trip.
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10mm hex on those upper bolts.
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Originally Posted by gomango

As for the posts, I learned about the pictured wrench in a John Thompson post.
Well, I think it was a worthwhile upgrade.
I did too and what a revelation.
Make sure you get one with ultra-fine ratchet, Mike.
It makes a big difference.
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I always use a standard 10mm wrench. Both bolts from the back of the saddle between the rails. It only matters which way you tilt the handle(up or down). It never takes me all that long?,,,,BD
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Does the Williams wrench above have the ultra fine ratchet or is there a snap-on tool that I should look for?

Is there a link to the John Thompson post?

Thanks
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I believe the Williams was the one I bought and it does have the ultra fine ratchet mechanism in it.
I found it very handy because with the limited throw the wrench has from the rear of the saddle, tiny ratchet increments really help in snugging down the bolts. Without having to lift or bend the side skirt of the saddle. A problem with both the 6 point Campy tool, as well as a 12 point box end wrench.

Not sure where J. Thompson's post is. Probably embedded in some thread that might make searching for it difficult or fruitless.
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I am surprised at how many I have. I would have thought they would be less frequently found.
I like this post because it is truly adjust and forget. The Super Record version with the single cap screw is a pain to get tight enough to keep the saddle in position. A standard 10mm works for me too, but the post is usually paired with a Brooks.

The other post that is growing on me is the American Classic. Two of my bikes have them and will stay even though I could replace them with the Campy post.
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Pretty good deal on it here:
Williams Flex-Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench: 10mm

This midget version looks pretty handy too:
https://store.snapon.com/Flex-Head-R...--P647158.aspx


*note the "up to 80 teeth" description.

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