Re: [CR] Front Dropouts on the Bertin

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli)

From: Peter Rogers <pjrogers@rogers.com>
To: "Todd Teachout" <thteach@sonic.net>
References: <8D47CAD8-1E9D-41DA-B1A0-B6B12929F1B1@sonic.net>
In-Reply-To: <8D47CAD8-1E9D-41DA-B1A0-B6B12929F1B1@sonic.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:48:02 -0400
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Front Dropouts on the Bertin


Hi Todd, I just rubbed away some paint from the front dropouts of the Bertin. I can clearly see the word "GIPIEMME" on them. I'll tackle the rear dropout tomorrow. All the best, Peter Rogers Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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From: "Todd Teachout" <thteach@sonic.net>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 11:04 PM
To: <pjrogers@rogers.com>
Subject: Milremo vs Campag Dropouts


> Milremo dropouts had an eyelet forged into the cutout part of the eyelet.

> Campagnolo eyelets if they had fender eyelets, are alway outside of the

> cutout area. I have two bike with milremo dropouts. I could provide a

> pic if that is necessary for confirmation.

>

> I always thought the Milremo dropouts were more aesthetically appealing

> than the Campag dropouts.

>

> Both usually had the brand stamped onto the clamping surface. Sometime

> paint or polishing obscured the stampings. Milremo had script lettering.

> Campag had block lettering.

>

> Todd Teachout

> Hercules, CA, USA