Re: [CR]"Olimpic" track pedals

(Example: History:Norris Lockley)

Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:19:49 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]"Olimpic" track pedals
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Chris Kulczycki wrote:
> Today I was offered a stash of NOS "Olimpic" track pedals that were
> made in Spain. The model is the "Super Olimpic Pista Cromado".
> Judging from the box, they are from the '70s or '80s. I am looking at
> a French thread pair right now and they seem pretty well made with
> chrome cages and a cast body and very pretty domed caps. Does anyone
> have any info on these.

IIRC, these were made by Triplex, and were decent, low-cost Campy knock-offs.
> I might buy the lot for Velo Orange, but I
> really know nothing about them. Any info would be appreciated. I'm
> not offering them for sale, but do you think there would be any
> demand for them?

I know I could use a pair; otherwise I may have to re-tap a recently-acquired Zeus crankset to BSC threading. :-)

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA