Originally Posted by
TugaDude
Scooper is the expert but I'd bet Campy only had one version of those sidepulls at the time and they didn't quite reach down to 700c rims. I'm assuming original spec was tubulars? The frame was apparently constructed with the brake bridge set up for centerpulls.
Here is an interesting thread on the subject...
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...info-pics.html
The drop bolt is not a Camagnolo part, it is a USA machine shop created unit, the offset is too great, it has an aluminum center segment.
As others have mentioned there are a number of other later Campagnolo replacement parts, they are of the correct model level but an owner's choice, not period accurate to the frame.
I too think the original wheels were 27" clinchers. Not that uncommon on Paramounts back then, the Schwinn shop audience would find those a benefit.
Lastly, tall guys are cheap. Just how it is for them. They as a collective whole get the better deals.