It is not surprising how many modern Campy small parts get used in a variety of different component models. It does save money, I'm sure. What is surprising is how many of the little parts differed between component models, back in the day. For example, the GS and Record / SR brakesets were similar in general appearance, but the majority of the parts were different, even if only in finish. I dunno, maybe Campy used just as many small parts in several models in the NR / SR era, but I remember thinking how cool it was that they chromed the adjustment screw springs on the SR rear der, but not on the NR. Tom Dalton Bethlehem, PA Brandon Ives <monkeylad@mac.com> wrote: If you look throught the replacement part catalogs you'll notice even more identical parts and how little parts are actually different. It's just something that makes manufacturing so much easier. I think people would be suprised at how much real diversity in your product line cost to make. enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives Santa Barabara, Calif.
On Tuesday, 02, 2002, at 04:29PM, Grant McLean wrote:
>Hi Tom
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>Thanks for the clarification and expansion on the pedal identification.
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>One point I'd like to add is how the issue of what parts go into what groups
>actually shows what a somewhat artificial construct of the 'group' really
>is. This extends to components made today. There is no chorus or centaur
>10speed chain, there is only one chain for 10speed, so if you buy a centaur
>equipped bike, you get a record chain.(sorry, not a 60's record, but record
>10 ;-) If you buy a chorus crank today, (not that you would) you get a
>record inner chainring. These are parts with only one part number. The
>other issue is finding what's the difference between some parts. Try to
>find a difference between a chorus and record 10speed front derailleur,
>(besides the logo) The record is about $3 more at wholesale, so how could
>there possibly be any major difference.
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>The whole 'grouppo' designation is a marketing idea, not a manufacturing
>one, so it's no surprise that a company like campy is more likely to have
>parts that are less easy to label in a tidy fashion over time. Shimano, on
>the other hand, has always been quick to change logos, names, packaging (and
>usually pricing) to make sure the loose ends are tied. I like it that campy
>stuff isn't always so "tidy", that's another reason why they have MOJO.
>
>Grant McLean
>Toronto, yes it's too hot to ride today, Canada
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