In a message dated 8/28/02 3:39:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, heine@mindspring.com writes:
<< Campy's edge was the service-oriented approach - they made it easy
for buyers/dealers to spec Campy. (Is it true that Stronglight
headsets used to come without balls? I think so, but am not sure!) >>
Don't forget that Campagnolo parts were also easy for the mechanics to work
on. Tulio was always aware of the team mechanics (it IS how he got his start
with his own parts in a valise). It was planned that a team mechanic who had
to overhaul 10 to 20 bikes a night could do it easily with a minimum of tools.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA