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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