Re: [CR]Ebay Paramount pedals

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From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 09:31:10 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Ebay Paramount pedals
To: tom_s_dalton@yahoo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 1/6/06 9:07:56 AM, tom_s_dalton@yahoo.com writes:


> Whoa, no, look again.  Talk about your super-authentic pedals!  The SL s
> were first shown in a supplemental catalog in 1970, IIRC.  I have heard tale
> that the very early version had a flat alloy cage, without the bulged
> reinforcement around the openings on the rear.  I have never seen a set like that,
> before today.  Looking closely at this Paramount, they do exist.  Cool .
>   
> Hi Tom and all member,

Yes, I saw the pedal to be highly collectable. The very firs and/or transitional set. They (Campy) used same mold as steel one for the black anodized alloy, but it was so weak , it did not stand hard use, so quickly they added more "metal", then the openings of cage got smaller.

Regards, to all

KEN TODA, High Point, NC