Re: [CR] Help needed dating a Campy Record QR skewer

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:11:45 -0500
To: <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>, <Huemax@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Help needed dating a Campy Record QR skewer


In a message dated 1/24/09 6:36:20 PM, chuckschmidt@earthlink.net writes:


> On Jan 24, 2009, at 3:18 PM, <Huemax@aol.com> <Huemax@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > Any non scripted Campy skewer levers bent ARE done after ex-factory, 
> > some net
> > as early as 1960's.
>
>
> Sorry, but this isn't true Ken.
>
> Campagnolo produced curved levers for their QR track hubs.
>
> http://www.velo-retro.com Campagnolo Timeline
> 1967
> Catalog #15. Printed for the year-end trade shows. Included for the 
> Record group is the Nuovo Record alloy rear derailleur and the Nuovo 
> Record bottom bracket (rifled axle aperture cups). Also the triple 
> chainring crank and cyclocross flanged-chainring crank, the Nuovo 
> Tipo small and large flange hubs (round holes in flanges, no oil hole 
> and stamped steel races), Record pedals (name change), a new Record 
> headset, the Valentino group, pedal spanner (15-16-17mm multiple 
> head), portable repair stand, and ****the obscure large flange track 
> hubs with curved lever quick releases*****.
>

Thanks for info, Chuck, but...

They did not allow to use QR in Keirin, it was my understanding their PISTA hub DID NOT come with Q/R levers, onlly solid shaft and NUTS, there was no need of "CURVED" lever through 60's.

Of course this was in Japan, not Europe or north American track racing, ther e might be super strong sprint PISTA rider might have used or trusted Q/R lever, and wanted curved for safety.

Best Regards,

KEN TODA, High Point, NC

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