because every thread needs some idiot pulling it off topic with tangential questions, .. let me ask this tangential question:

what were the functional differences between the Pro Compe and the Perfect? I always assumed it was just the gold coloring of the Pro Compe, because gold must be better than brown, and of course, to show that it was as flashy as a Regina Oro.

Or did the Pro Compe's have bearing cones that wouldn't back out while riding? only sort of joking there, but I've had a couple of SunTour Perfect's (or was it Pro Compe's?) that unscrewed while riding.

thanks!

Steve in Peoria