Re: [CR]Approx. date of circlip on Campagnolo FDs

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 12:13:49 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Approx. date of circlip on Campagnolo FDs
References: <200203221943.OAA26723@rawaki.netreach.net>


Charlie Young wrote:
>
> Well, I've looked through Chuck's estimable timeline and can't find when
> Campagnolo started using a circlip to secure the pivot arm on the Nuovo Record
> front derailleur. Anyone know when or have an approximation?
>
> I recently picked one up and am curious about the age. Doesn't have an integral
> cable stop on the clamp assembly. Suppose that is yet another question: when
> did they cease doing that?

My guess, and it is only a guess, is that the circlip was added sometime between 1972 and 1974 based on a very small sample of bikes. Can anyone else narrow it down?

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California