Huemax@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 11/18/02 3:11:25 AM, mark@bulgier.net writes:
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> HI, Mark,
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> Thanks for the photo, it is nice comparison! Another Campy question came up.
> about the "chrome" plated (not steel but bronze alloy??, I tested magnet
> before).
> It is very heavy when you hold aganist aluminum alloy one, when did it come
> out?
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> I suppose those "chrome" arm one are the oldest?, or they made them side by
> side along with Al-alloy ones??
The first versions of the Campagnolo down tube shift levers and the bar end shift levers were chrome over bronze as was the first version of the Record front derailleur arms. All were replaced by aluminum versions within the first year or two of production.
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo Timeline updated)
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