Re: [CR]Parts question . Spidel

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Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:24:51 -0800 (PST)
From: "Kris Koller" <krcomet3@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Parts question . Spidel
To: Kris Koller <krcomet3@sbcglobal.net>, Pete Paine <petebike7@btopenworld.com>
cc: classic list <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Kris Koller <krcomet3@sbcglobal.net> wrote:Pete, I think the reason for this (someone please correct if I'm wrong) was the an attempt by the French bicycle component manufacturers in the late 70's/early 80's to present a matching full "groupo" of racing components to the bicycle world. The French alliance marketed this groupo under the "Spidel" name to compete with the increasingly popular groupos by Campy and the Japanese component manufacturers. That's the way I remember it anyway! Kris Koller - Martinez CA.

Pete Paine <petebike7@btopenworld.com> wrote: Hello All I have just got a quite nicely made C Reault French bike made with Vitus tubing which I'm guessing is from the 1970s. it has has a Stronglight 49d chain set, Mafac brake set and Simplex gears. All these parts have been rebadged "Spidel" Any one know why ? Cheers Pete Paine Watford UK

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