In a message dated 7/13/02 10:04:30 AM, WBINGHAM@imf.org writes:
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When was 130mm spacing intoduced? Were the very last generation of
classic NR (ok, Record or whatever) hubs offered in 130mm spacing or was
it first available with the Triomphe/Victory/C-Record era hubs?<<<
My '89 Merckx Grand Prix was built with 130 spacing. I believe that was right around the time the transition started. Also believe that Campy's short-lived 7sp cassette was 130, which would seem to correspond. I know we're pushing the boundaries of the mid-80s time frame, but still think some of this stuff is relevant, particularly with regard to the "end" of the freewheel/friction era as "normal" bike fare. >>
Wayne and List Readers,
I concur with your time frame assessment........
.......as I have an '89 Davidson spaced 126mm. I also pulled out an early '87 Performance catalog and all the frames (Merckx; DeRosa; Pinarello; Vitus) they were offering were also spaced 126mm. There were MTB hubsets (XT cassette NEW!!!!) listed as 130mm OLD; and Suntour XC-9000 which offered a choice of 126mm or 130mm!!
Shimano was also offering Dura Ace (cassette - also NEW!!!) hubs with 126mm OLD and claiming either 6 or 7 speed usage.
All other hub sets (Campagnolo, Mavic, Suntour, Shimano) were for either 5 or 6 speed freewheels.
Finally, on the Campagnolo brake topic: SR brake sets were available in either "short" or "normal" reach. "Normal" reach was available with hex nut attachment oly, while the "short" reach was available with recessed allen nut.........
Regards,
Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY