My Windsor Pro now has Campy C-Record retrofrictions (seemed a bit closer to original than Simplex) because I got tired of the Campy friction levers slipping out of gear on steep hills even when tightened quite tight. If you think that lasting forever is the prime criterion, Campy NR is the best. If you think working properly for a few fewer years is the key requirement, they are inferior. All depends on your priorities.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Chuck Schmidt wrote:
> Jerry & Liz Moos wrote:
> >
> > (snip)
> > On thing I wiil concede is that Campy levers, though far inferior
> > to Simplex retrofrictions...
>
> I've used Simplex retrofrictions on bikes since 1977 and have broken
> three springs over the years (try to find/buy those!), and I have never
> broken any part of a Campagnolo friction shifter though I've put many
> more miles on those. Inferior, Jerry?
>
> Best Regards,
> Chuck Schmidt