Re: [CR]Record front derailleur with/without

(Example: Racing:Jean Robic)

From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Record front derailleur with/without
To: Huemax@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 01:29:12 EST

In a message dated 11/17/02 2:19:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, Huemax@aol.com writes:

<< Also, if I may add this fact, our list concluded that the with cable-stop Record was available till mid to late 70's with "C" retaining ring type which came out around 1972, also you can see "round" pivot (upper) base sticks out at front face (sideway of letter "V"). This also regarded as special order item or "repair" replacement parts. Is this correct? >>

My recollection is that was a suspect derailleur. Anyone could have made that one up using parts. My personal recollection is that by 1971, the derailleurs "with cable stop" were old technology, and we all wanted the new stuff because it was easier to work on.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA