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Most Campy names are pretty functional Gran Sport, Record, Neuvo (New) Record, Super Record, Victory, Triomphe.

Some are historical. Valentino was Tullio's son. Croce de Aune was the pass where Tullio's wheel froze, inspiring the QR lever and the derailleur.

Chorus, Daytona, I think they picked because they liked the sound of it.
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