Well it is not really fair to compare old to new. I like the Campy Rally it was rebuildable it worked great on my tandem for years. You should compare it with what was available back then and I think it was a good well made unit. Steven Steven Willis 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com
> Ken Firestone asked:
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> How does one of the old Campagnolo long-cage rear derailleurs, like
> the Rally compare to a less expensive modern long-cage rear derailleur?
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> My reply:
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> It costs more....
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> Also, compared to an OT $75 Shimano unit, it weighs more, doesn't shift as
> well, is less durable and is not index compatible (like that matters!).
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> On the other hand, it also looks much nicer on your vintage bike and has
> vastly more mojo.
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> Tom Dalton
> Bethlehem, PA
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