Steven Maasland wrote:
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> Speaking of rather uncommon gears, can anybody tell me more about the
> Campagnolo Sportsman gear? I have one that I believe is not working
> properly and would like to determine whetehr this is true or not. I
> would also like to know from what period it dates from.
Here's the Campagnolo Timeline entry: "1963 - In October the Record rear derailleur (chrome plated bronze) is introduced. This has a revised cage shape with the pivot behind and closer to the jockey pulley and center punched rivets. The Sportman low-cost rear derailleur is introduced."
Chuck Schmidt L.A. http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo Timeline on site)
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