Paul wrote:
>V.1: Shimano-like design, without reinforcing "web" on the inside of
>the bend on upper body/knuckle. These cracked regularly enough to
>lead to version 2. Shifted great, but perhaps somewhat fragile.
>
>V.2: Same as V.1, but with reinforcing "web" to improve upper body
>strength. Great shifting, improved durability, but many Campy
>cognescenti wailed and moaned and rented their garments because the
>Rally looked too different and too Japanese. Which led to version
>3...
>
>V.3: Discards the Shimano look in favor of classic NR design. There is
>apparent cheapening of materials as well. Trad looks, uninspired
>shifting.
Then, is this one, which appears to have the web really a 2nd generation:
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
Further questions. Were there any material changes for V.2, and any marking changes? I have a rally that has what look like alloy pulley cage sides and the one in the photo above appears to have ones that look like steel. Also, mine have markings on the side of the pulley cage like 13 - 34 == something something (don't have it in front of me right now). When were those markings put on the Rally? All the time, or only for certain versions?
rob hawks
richmond, ca