It may seem odd, but it's true. Until the Campy sidepulls came out (may have been 1968 rather than 1969), MAFAC Racer CP's were the favored brakes on top model bikes, except in Italy, where Universal 61 CP's or sometimes Universal Super 68 SP's were usually seen on top models. Top Swiss bikes (and Paramounts) usually had Weinmann CP's. It was the Campy SP's and the fact that Eddy Merckx used them that shifted the fashion from CP's to SP's.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Houston, TX
Danny Jefferson <dannee_j@yahoo.com> wrote: All this discussion of Weinmann begs the question: where was Campagnolo? The earliest catologue I see brakes is #16 (1969) is it correct then that Campagnolo wasn't in the business of manufacturing/selling brakes untill 1969? That just seems odd to me.
Danny Jefferson Seattle, WA
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