Re: [CR]Re: When-what is the last of C-R years

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From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:10:20 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: When-what is the last of C-R years
To: LouDeeter@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 2/17/02 10:59:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, LouDeeter@aol.com writes:

<< Otherwise, I'd say 126mm or narrower rear spacing would be the line of demarcation. Lou >>

And here I am, getting ready to convert some of my SR era 7 speed wheels to 130mm spacing so I can get less dish. I'm also putting together a Masi 3V that I'm planning on using a 130mm 8speed wheel, with Campy handlebar end shifters (old, non indexed) and Super Record derailleurs. At risk of sounding heretical, I think it's mildly clear that 9 speed and newer, glued or tig welded frames, probably don't count as "classic". I started using Shimano 7 speed SIS cassette rear hubs because I got tired of breaking Campagnolo rear axles. Campy didn't make a cassette hub until the 8 speed, and I'm just getting into those partly because they're obsolete, but mostly because they're Campy and the axles won't break on me. There's also more gears for those around than there are for the Shimanos. I suppose the axle thing is only an issue if you're 175 lbs or more...
Food for thought.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA