<< My takeaway is that:
1)Campy won't reissue the gum hoods and won't license anyone else to make them with the World logo and Campy designations.
2)The only close replacement currently is the Dia Compe. Is that correct?
3)I'd have to assume that multiple had tried making reproductions as it's not that difficult with a mold. Are there other choices?
Now that Branford Bike has burned down, is Euro-Asia the only source for parts? I took a look at their site and there don't appear to be any pictures, prices or much else which makes me a bit nervous. >>
Gary:
1.) Yes, Campagnolo no longer makes any hoods to fit GS/NR/SR. (Shield versions are out of production too)
2.) No current DiaCompe hood is a good fit on Campagnolo GS/NR/SR. Really, most of the old ones didn't fit properly either.
3.) EuroAsia is wholesale to dealers only. Your local bike shop can order from them. They are the only current legal manufacturer of a gum hood that properly fits Campagnolo GS/NR/SR. There ARE several out-of-production models still in the pipeline that fit well, most noteably the Modolo, that many of us still have for sale....
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-----Original Message----- From: gary.watts@hp.com To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:11 AM Subject: [CR]Gum hood status
I read through the archives about this first and realized it's still an issue.
My takeaway is that:
1)Campy won't reissue the gum hoods and won't license anyone else to make them with the World logo and Campy designations.
2)The only close replacement currently is the Dia Compe. Is that correct?
3)I'd have to assume that multiple had tried making reproductions as it's not that difficult with a mold. Are there other choices?
Now that Branford Bike has burned down, is Euro-Asia the only source for parts? I took a look at their site and there don't appear to be any pictures, prices or much else which makes me a bit nervous.
Gary Watts Vancouver, Washington _______________________________________________
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