That's my story and I'm sticking to it 8*) Just repeating information given to me by Martin Coopland from whom I bought the frame (on Ebay) about six months ago. I, also, had the same doubts but, if anyone should know, it's Martin. Martin Needleman Annapolis, MD
Daniel Artley wrote:
> The same seller as the margueritta shifter is offering a 1957 Bates
> Cantiflex repainted frame that looks nice, but includes "Rear Spacing -
> 126mm to accommodate a 5 or 6 speed freewheel" and "Dual Campagnolo
> shifter bosses are original as are the various braze-on fittings."
> http://ebay.com/
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> I suspect the frame's been respaced, but a question to the list. When
> did the Campy shifter bosses start being made available for frame
> construction? Not connected to seller, blah, blah, ...
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> Dan Artley
> Parkton, Maryland
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