Re: [CR]Cambio Corsa question

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From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 21:39:49 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Cambio Corsa question
To: 520061944949-0001@T-Online.de, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 3/19/04 12:07:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, Toni.Theilmeier@t-online.de writes:
> What do I put on the rear hub of a Cambio Corsa: A very good four speed
> block, or a mediocre three? Were there any four sp. C/Cs at all?
>
> Another feather in the cap of the four is that it says "Firma Societa
> Italiana Catene Calibrate Regina", and "Marca Folgor Gran Sport" on it, whereas
> there is only an abbreviation of this on the three.
>

It depends a little on the rear hub. The older, wide flange spacing hubs (usually marked FB) were originally intended for a 3 speed block and I'm certain "upgrading" to a 4 speed was a period modification, so a four speed block should be ok. The later narrow flange spaced hubs (usually marked Campagnolo) will work with up to a 5 speed block. The Paris Roubaix changers were routinely 5 speed and continued to be used into the Gran Sport era in races such as...Paris Roubaix! They were more reliable than derailleurs when there was a lot of mud and cobblestones around.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA