Re: [CR]Of Campagnolo Brake Levers and their shapes

Well, there was at least one set... http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/catalogs/Raleigh74/02TeamPro.jpg In addition, a friend has a later Raleigh catalog in which the Team still has these levers. The 1974 one could be some pre-production prototype, but they were also depicted in the catalog in 1976 or 1977. I have seen old race photos that seem to show riders with SR levers having the old curve. The holes seem to be in exactly the right places, so I doubt they are drilled-out Records. I suspect the old curve SR levers were the standard until the CPSC changes, which is when the the record levers changed. Of course, I could be imagining all this. They never show up on Ebay, after all. Tom Dalton Bethlehem, PA Richard M Sachs <richardsachs@juno.com> wrote: On Thu, 11 Jul 2002 08:55:24 -0700 (PDT) Tom Dalton writes:
>
> We also need a pic of the early SR lever with the same (early
> Record) lever shape. Does anyone own a set these? Has anyone ever
> seen them in the flesh? I never have.

i'd doubt these were ever made. any sightings? e-RICHIE Richard Sachs Cycles No.9, North Main Street Chester, CT 06412 USA http://www.richardsachs.com

As rare and sought after as
> 1st gen SR ders and 2 bolt SR posts are, nobody seems to be seeking
> these ultra-rare levers. They are depicted on the 1974 Raleigh Team
> Pro w/ the black rings and HS. They are depicted in a later Raleigh
> catalog also, so unlike the anodized parts, I think they stuck
> around for a couple years, perhaps up to the CPSC change. Anybody?
> Please, show me a set!!!!!
> Tom Dalton
> Bethlehem, PA
> Aldo Ross wrote: We need a pic of the early
> Record lever, with different lever shape.
> (I think I still have one of these at home)
>
> Aldo Ross
> Monroe, Ohio
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bingham, Wayne R.
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 11:12 AM
> Subject: [CR]Of Campagnolo Brake Levers and Seat Posts
>
>
> While contemplating the whole Campagnolo brake lever thing last
> night,
> I've come to the conclusion that what I was remembering must have
> been a
> late version of the SR lever, even though it was paired to a set of
> Victory calipers on the bike I stripped it all from. I seem to
> recall
> several details being of "lesser" quality than the SR lever I was
> used
> to. Alas, all sold now, so no actual components to examine.
>
> However, as promised, I've posted comparison pics of three
> generations
> of Super Record single bolt seat posts, and a bunch of brake levers,
> for
> your amusement, education, bewilderment or annoyance -- depending
> on
> your persuasion. Not that there's anything wrong with that! :)
>
> Photo links:
>
> http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291632677
>
> http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291631191
>
> Wayne Bingham
> Falls Church, VA
>
> (Marc - hope you're not still having the problem. Don't know what's
> up
> with that. Sorry. I think it was only you, and I'm afraid to send
> you
> another email!)
>
>
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