henox wrote:
> Subject: [CR]1985 MASI 3V ITALIAN VERY EARLY Campy C-Record MINT!
>
>
> Bob wrote:
>
> "the 3V was a remarkable design
>> but it was mostly a way of producing frames
>> faster and cheaper."
>
> Maybe, but I think the design was primarily intended to take advantage of
> very thin and slightly oversize Excell tubing then available.
>
> I did a top and down tube replacement on a 3V and had to use REALLY thin
> tubing!
>
And it still looks like somebody found a way to friction weld pipes to lugs ;)
-- mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands