In a message dated 1/14/2003 11:24:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Philcycles@aol.com writes:
>
> In a message dated 1/14/2003 10:18:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, MercianPro
> writes:
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> >Hey, just bought a set of old Campy friction bar end shifters, and I love
> >them. But, being a Suntour Bar-Con aficiando I see them as very rough and
>
> >basic. Were there different quality levels? Are thet all so rough? My
> set
> >appears very old; perhaps there is a difference in these?
> > Much thanks for
> >any info!
> >
> >Tony Zanussi
> >KCMO
> >
> Cleaning and very light lubing are all that they require in my experience.
> By light lube I mean just putting a drop of oil on your fingers and rubbing
> the discs.
> Phil Brown
> In a possibly record breaking temp San Francisco
> _______________________________________________
The 'original' Campy bar end shifters seem to be about the same quality as the Simplex - very basic and far from what I'd consider smooth at their best. The newer one with synchro works batter, is much bulkier, and can be run clickless(smooth) I saved a few sets of the originals for nostalgia, but the Campy shifter still missing from the museum is the 'Elefante'
Larry Black
Woodbine, Md.
http://www.bike123.com