Re: [CR]Mafac Competitions vs. Racers

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:14:42 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]Mafac Competitions vs. Racers
To: dbilenkey@sympatico.ca, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 9/30/03 2:53:56 PM, dbilenkey@sympatico.ca writes:
>Realistically, what are the differences/advantages of the Competitions over
>the Racers? Is it more a fit/finish issue or are the Competitions a 'better'
>brake set? Thoughts you'd care to share?
> The Competition uses a straddle cable that is unique and almost unobtainable today. The Racer cable may not be easier to find but you can modify a derailleur cable to work. Phil Brown A very pleasent day in San Rafael, Calif.