REgarding the NO RECORD HUBS, could it also be a matter of inventory control or lack thereof? To illustrate, I have a set of GS 3 pc steel/alloy hubs axlenut dated '63. Were GS hubs actually manufactured as late as 1963? Campy definitely produced an excess of the GS shells in the 50s. Many of them, including early logo versions from the early 50s are still available sans axlesets. Could it be that Tullio or someone in the supply line retro-fitted axlesets w/ older Hubshells? Scott Davis St. Paul, MN
Donald Gillies wrote:
> My Campagnolo "No Record" large flange rear hub is locknut dated as
> 1965. In other words, this hub has an oiler clip and just says
> "Campagnolo" - it does not say "Campagnolo Record".
>
> I think there might be a flaw in the Campagnolo Timeline, or at least
> a misleading statement. The timeline says that "No Record" hubs were
> dropped from the catalogue in 1963.
Incorrect Don. The Campagnolo does not say "that "No Record" hubs were dropped from the catalogue in 1963." There was a catalog printed in 1960 (#14) and then again in 1967 (#15).
Here's the 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 word "Record" is added to the hub barrels. Thicker heads on seat post adjusting bolts.
This does not necessarily mean that every Record hub that left the factory after 1963 had "Record" stamped on it either. The date on the locknut is just an indicator of what date the hub _might_ have been manufactured (I believe it is absolutely the date the locknut was manufactured).
But you are correct on your point that there might be a flaw in the Campagnolo Timeline Don. Actually, many flaws. The Timeline is a work in progress and always will be.
Chuck Schmidt
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