Re: [CR] Campagnolo identification

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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:12:44 +0200
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: Classic Rendevous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <779093150908241350q47d52bepdb3020326ae45437@mail.gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Campagnolo identification


Tom Hayes wrote:
> Does anyone know what the following Campagnolo item is:
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
> alternatively, Ebay number:380150117371.
>
> It appears to be a front derailleur or chain guide of some sort as the
> seller states. Is there a piece missing? Under what circumstances would
> this mechanism be used?
>

It is a chainkeeper, to be used with bikes with a single ring up front and a spring loaded chaintensioner somewhere in the driveline. Bumps could set up a horizontal wave in the chain, and then the chain will derail. This device will prevent this (as will any front derailleur). It looks complete.

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen