Stevan Thomas wrote:
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> In a message dated 4/12/03 3:48:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tr4play@cox.net
> writes:
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> > 1. What year did Campagnolo delete the toe strap loops from their chrome
> > plated, steel caged NR pedals?
> >
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> In the 1982 Olympic catalogue, the Record steel pedals are shown without
> loops. My guess would be their removal to be a CPSC mandated change in 1978.
> According to the timeline, there are supplements 17a, dated both 1975 and
> 1979. Looking at those (which I don't have) would add more data.
Campagnolo Catalog #17a from 1975 shows steel cage with toe strap loop. Campagnolo Olympic Catalog from 1982 shows steel cage without toe strap loop.
Note Campagnolo Catalog #17a Supplement from 1977 (Timeline date is '77, not 1975 and 1979 Stevan) does not show pedals.
My guess and opinion would be that the loops were eliminated because they limited the size of shoe that could be accommodated without the shoe rubbing on the cranks.
Chuck Schmidt L.A.
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