Re: [CR]Are these Campy rings Pista or Strada?

John's response definitely had me chuckling out loud, and with Brian's response, it seems pretty clear that there were pista rings like this ... but my real question is if these were intended for track specifically ... ala, no chain pin, or if they were still produced for strada by that time, still with no pin? Remember, they are not 1/8", but are 3/32". Thanks for any clarification, you'se two or anyone else might have....

Ciao, Mark ~ ~ ~

Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:52:57 GMT From: "brianbaylis@juno.com" <> To: jtperry1@sbcglobal.net Cc: FujiFish1@aol.com Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: RE: [CR]Are these Campy rings Pista or Strada?

Mark (and John of course),

The 49T would be a common ring for a single track bike; I use 49x15 for an 88 inch gear which is about all I could use on the track myself.

The 54T might be best used on a track tandem or for motor pacing for high speed training. I have track rings in larger sizes up to 55T; and then there's my prized possession in my chainring collection which is a Campagnolo track ring (151 BCD) that is 66T!! I have her mounted on my Cinelli track bike combined with a 12T cog in the rear. Yep, I've ridden the bike that way. Need a motor to draft for best effect. I believe the original intended use for such a ring would be for motorpaced events behind the BIG motorpace machines where speeds could reach 60mph, if I'm not mistaken. Would I go that fast behind a motor on the track? HELL YES, if I had the legs for it!

Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA Pergs may get a taste of the 148.5 gear inches sometime soon.