Mark Cutrufelli wrote:
> I now have the Campy SR crank with 53/42 and it's too tiring. I love the SR
> look but that 144 bolt pattern won't let you get below 42 (or that rare 41
> which is not much different)
I think the Zeus crank gives a close appearance to the Super Record but allows chainrings down to 36T:
http://www.os2.dhs.org/
Unfortunately, they're scarcer than Super Record and chainrings -- particularly the small ones -- are even harder to find.
The problem with drilling your Campy arms for a smaller bolt circle is that you really need to use it as a triple then, which you stated you'd prefer not to do. You might also consider the Stronglight mod. 93 or 105, which allow rings down to 38T.
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John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA