In a message dated 8/28/02 6:13:47 PM, chuckschmidt@earthlink.net writes:
<< My question: If the Campagnolo crank intro'd in 1958 is such a poor design, then why is a French company copying it in the the late 1970s or early 1980s when they come out with a new crank? Conspiracy theorists want to reply? >>
Chuck (he says 'tongue-in-cheek),
Remember the Maginot Line?
Actually, I think Stronglight had some new marketing people who thought about 'Market Share' - didn't work though, although I wish I had a few 105's/106's to sell!!!
Cheers,
Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY