Re: [CR] Campi Shift Cable Clip

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:06:59 -0500
From: "Steve Kurt" <kurtsj@mtco.com>
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Cc: JHurley@jdabrams.com
Subject: Re: [CR] Campi Shift Cable Clip


From: John Hurley <JHurley@jdabrams.com>
>
> Does anyone have a photo of the Campagnolo Downtube Shift Cable Clip
> (626/A) installed? I'm wondering how these actually work. The long
> cable guide on the left doesn't look like it curves upward sharply
> enough to send the cable up to the front derailleur. Also, there
> appears to be a secondary, smaller, guide on the left side. What would
> this be for?

hi John,

Yeah, it's a bit unusual, and doesn't seem like it should work. But, it does work on my '74 Raleigh International. You can see it here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kurtsj00/3380189593/in/set-72157601245793925/

regards,
Steve Kurt
Peoria, IL