Michael Allison wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> I have to wonder about those braze-on fittings. I saw my first Ephgrave
> in 1961 with the original owner. The frame was a marvel of style and
> elegance. It had braze-ons for the levers and cables. (snip)
Here's an interesting paradox. Campagnolo had a braze-on version of their downtube shift levers in 1951 but they didn't become commonplace on Italian bikes till decades later. Also their innovative Gran Sport derailleur that was introduced in 1951 was initially shown equipped with bar end mounted shift levers.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena CA
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