Silca Impero frame pump, what size? And questions about Silca history.
07-08-14, 11:31 AM
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Silca Impero frame pump, what size? And questions about Silca history.
How do you calculate the length for a Silca Impero with a Campagnolo 1030/2 pump head, for a snug fit between BB and top tube?
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The bike that I am looking for a Silca pump is 62 cm C-T and has a inner seat tube measurement of 55.3 cm.
But when was the frame-fit variation with a concave handle introduced?
Good to know when trying to build period correct. Maybe I should go for a shorter/standard length pump and an umbrella clip.
VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo 632 Umbrella Pump Clip
Some info at Yellow Jersey:
Classic Italian Silca Impero Framefit Pumps at Yellow Jersey
Silca have a rough guide for the classic model:
Pompe per biciclette, accessori per bicicletta, Bicycle Pumps and accessories - Silca Pompe - dal 1917
VeloBase.com - View Single Tool
VeloBase.com - View Single Tool
The bike that I am looking for a Silca pump is 62 cm C-T and has a inner seat tube measurement of 55.3 cm.
But when was the frame-fit variation with a concave handle introduced?
Good to know when trying to build period correct. Maybe I should go for a shorter/standard length pump and an umbrella clip.
VeloBase.com - Component: Campagnolo 632 Umbrella Pump Clip
Some info at Yellow Jersey:
Classic Italian Silca Impero Framefit Pumps at Yellow Jersey
Silca have a rough guide for the classic model:
Pompe per biciclette, accessori per bicicletta, Bicycle Pumps and accessories - Silca Pompe - dal 1917
07-09-14, 04:18 AM
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Going strictly off memory, which is hazy but, I don't remember seeing the handles with the frame tube fit concave until sometime mid 70's, I think. Finding those longer ones can be sort of challenging. Usually the seller will give you the compressed and un-compressed lengths. But not always. I have a couple of 62's also, but I use the umbrella clip and old style Silca pumps.
07-09-14, 04:33 AM
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07-09-14, 04:37 AM
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Going strictly off memory, which is hazy but, I don't remember seeing the handles with the frame tube fit concave until sometime mid 70's, I think. Finding those longer ones can be sort of challenging. Usually the seller will give you the compressed and un-compressed lengths. But not always. I have a couple of 62's also, but I use the umbrella clip and old style Silca pumps.
