Kevin Gosney wrote:
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> Gang,
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> Just for kicks, imagine yourself in charge of your favorite Euro team of the 70s-early 80s. Campy and Shimano don't exist, but all of the other small players do. If sponsorship was not a deciding factor, how would you spec the team road bikes to last a season? Choose any mix of components from among, but not limited to the following:
> Mavic, Modolo, OMAS, Edco (dubied), Gipiemme, TTT, Maillard, Berrelli, Simplex, Everest, Zeus,CLB, Galli, Fiamme, ITM, MAFAC, Stronglight, Nervar, Universal, Nisi, Martano. Assos......
> Just curious.....
A no brainer! Tout MAVIC (all Mavic) from 1979. All sealed bearings, everything held together with circlips®, Sean Kelly and Greg Lemond... great stuff.
The company dates to 1890 (Manufacture d'Articles Vélocipediques Idoux et Chanel), first aluminum rim in 1926, TdF Neutral Support since 1973, Sean Kelly King of the Peloton for a decade, Greg's 8 second victory in the 1989 TdF... ya gotta luv it!
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, California