the lever that you refer to is the SAME one that was used in all the 70s catalogs for line-art. though it wasn't supplied much past 73, the catalog art was never edited until the use of b&w photography was intro-ed in the early 80s. e-RICHIE Richard Sachs Cycles No.9, North Main Street Chester, CT 06412 USA http://www.richardsachs.com
On Thu, 11 Jul 2002 11:45:26 -0400 "Aldo Ross" <swampmtn@siscom.net>
writes:
> 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. <WBINGHAM@imf.org>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> 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/
>
> http://www.imagestation.com/
>
> 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!)