gpvb1@comcast.net wrote:
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> Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 14:17:05 -0800
> From: Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR] Campagnolo SR pulley bolts...
>
> Greg Parker wrote:
>
> 1978 was the transition year from first-generation to second-generation
> for the SR rear der.
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> To which e-Chuckie replied:
>
> I'd say the year of introduction of the 2nd generation of SR derailleur
> with script logo would be 1977 not 1978.
>
> Campagnolo Timeline http://www.velo-retro.com :
> 1977 Catalog #17a Supplement is printed for the year-end trade shows.
> Included are a revised Super Record derailleur with script logo and
> different cage geometry...
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> To which e-Gregie replied:
> Oooh - I'm 90% sure it was '78. Did you get any responses in the affirmative for '77 second-gen. ones?
> Although, it appears I was full of it regarding when the aluminum pivots and early-type cage went away (it was at least 1979, not 1978, it seems). Sorry all. My bad.
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To which I now reply: I'm going with the year end trade show introduction date of 1977 until someone has info stating otherwise; what are you basing 1978 on?
Whether anyone on the CR list has a "Pat 77" 2nd generation SR derailleur or not matters not in the least; at least to me that is.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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