Re: [CR] Campy Strada Triple Cranks

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Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:39:11 -0700
From: "Kurt Sperry" <haxixe@gmail.com>
Cc: C R List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Carb7008@cs.com" <Carb7008@cs.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Campy Strada Triple Cranks


Here's a few photos of a 151 BCD Triple that shows how it goes together.

http://picasaweb.google.com/haxixe/151Triple

Kurt Sperry Bellingham, Washington USA

2009/5/25 CyclArt Shop <shop@cyclart.com>:
> Jack,
>
> We recently restored (and showed at the SDCBS) a 1965 Cinelli with an original factory 151BCD triple. The chainring set was 45-49-52t. It used a longer bolt and nut set, with the inner ring hanging off to the inside, and a longer x3 spindle.
>
> Before you scratch your head at why, here's my theory: Given the shift quality of the early Record rear derailleurs, a front shift on a tight triple like that would have been both easier and more positive than a rear shift.
>
> Greg Reiche
> CyclArt
> Vista, CA USA