[CR]Mixed set of Campi NR brake calipers (CPSC,not)

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

To: Dale Brown <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Jon Spangler" <hudsonspangler@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:52:42 -0800
Subject: [CR]Mixed set of Campi NR brake calipers (CPSC,not)

Listers,

I am not certain how this came to be, but the front and rear Campi 2040/2041 NR brake calipers that I have are a "mixed set." One has the plastic-coated (CPSC-approved) wheel guides and one caliper has the uncoated, pre-CPSC wheel guides. Has anyone else ever seen a "mismatched" set of brake calipers come stock on a production bike before?

These brakes came on my second Raleigh Pro Mark IV, which replaced one that was stolen. I dimly recall replacing the brake shoes along the way some 25 years ago, but cannot imagine why I would have "upgraded" only one set of wheel guides to the CPSC plastic-coated version and not both. Is it possible that my second Raleigh Pro might have come with a deliberately "mismatched set" of calipers? I cannot imagine not having noticed this disparity before, but the brakes have been in a box for almost 20 years, since I bought my TREK 2000 in 1987.

I am interested in trading my two brake shoe holders with non-CPSC wheel guides for a set of brake shoe holders with the CPSC plastic- coated guides. Please contact me off-list if you are interested in two brake shoe holders with pre-CPSC wheel guides (ca. 1975?). I'd say they are in good condition. Used OEM Campi brake pads are included.

Thanks,

Jon Spangler in Alameda, CA USA (who can't wait for American Cyclery's "antique parts and bikes" sale preview tomorrow afternoon in SF)