"A Muzi" <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote in message
news:13ke2nkfctouuce@corp.supernews.com...
> >> * * Chas wrote:
> >>> I've looked all over the web and haven't been able to find the tooth
> >>> capacity for an original model Campy Victory rear derailleur.
> >>> Does anyone know this?
>
> > "A Muzi" <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote
> >> long or short model?
> >> The #18 book doesn't list but these no-top-spring versions are
sensitive
> >> to front gear range. With a 10t front, up to 24t short and 32t long
> > IIRC.
>
> * * Chas wrote:
> > Thanks, it's a 1988 short model.
> > My catalog #18 doesn't list any Victory components.
> > I have two Suntour 6 speed freewheels in good condition except the
removal
> > slots are torn up - 13-26 & 13-28.
> > I'd like to run the 13-28.
> > Once I put one on I may have problems getting it off if it doesn't
work
> > with my chainrings and the RD.
> > I'd like to run 52-38 or 52-39 chainrings.
>
>
> Campagnolo's basic short cage with no top spring was traditionally
> listed as "14~28" (GranSport, Record, N Record etc) but that suggestion
> dates from an era of 49/51 front chainrings. Once 42/52 became standard,
> it was an unreasonable expectation.
>
> The listing I found for the Victory long and short was the 'Houston'
> book, 18bis but no actual numbers on gear range there.
>
> --
> Andrew Muzi
Thanks for the insights. I checked my old Sutherlands 5th edition and it
says 28T maximum. So I'm set.
BTW, I found some Celeste cable housing at a LBS in Oregon. They had a
whole roll but would only part with about 7' of the stuff.
Chas.