any pictures? I have filed a couple sets myself and since I have 180mm (1980 also) set and 177.5mm set I think I have reason to fear they too will crack one day. The 177.5 drive side as no date code but two dots on the back of the arm (1972?) and is well used and in rough shape.
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1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear