That's cos campag 8 speed, campag 7 spd and shimano 7 spd are all 5mm nominal spacing. So, if ever you struggle to find another campag 8 speed wheel, you can pop a shimano 7 spd wheel in and it'll work (less one gear of course). The hard bit will be finding another campag 8 rear mech if that goes, but there are options, but that's another topic
How old is this Scapin?
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BretonDave
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Thanks for you input,
Here are a couple of extra photos, I have done a close up of the Columbus tubing decal - although badly degraded you can make out the S and X (yep I know what you're thinking! ) - the frame could potentially be SPX, as the frame is 60cm - only way to find out is strip it and weigh it!
I have been doing research on these Columbus decals trying to find out if they're datable - this type with the larger letters with horizontal lines running through it was available in the 80's but not sure when they were discontinued.
The more I look at the frame etc, I'm most inclined to think the bike is early 90's - its a pity there are no serial numbers.
Also, I should mention the marks on the seat stem - would you believe that the aero stem was down to the bottom with a couple of wood screws in the gap!!
Here are a couple of extra photos, I have done a close up of the Columbus tubing decal - although badly degraded you can make out the S and X (yep I know what you're thinking! ) - the frame could potentially be SPX, as the frame is 60cm - only way to find out is strip it and weigh it!
I have been doing research on these Columbus decals trying to find out if they're datable - this type with the larger letters with horizontal lines running through it was available in the 80's but not sure when they were discontinued.
The more I look at the frame etc, I'm most inclined to think the bike is early 90's - its a pity there are no serial numbers.
Also, I should mention the marks on the seat stem - would you believe that the aero stem was down to the bottom with a couple of wood screws in the gap!!
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Hi Bretondave
I believe you have the 1988 year model Atec.
Mine is model year 1989 when Columbus Cromor was introduced: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=252984
I believe you have the 1988 year model Atec.
Mine is model year 1989 when Columbus Cromor was introduced: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=252984
BretonDave
Old School Hero
Hi Otherself,
I have had a look your Scapin - came out very nicely! Certainly can't knock Mercian for their finishing.
I would have said my frame although virtually the same - was slightly younger - there is no dishing on the top rear seat stays where Scapin is engraved, also, rear brake bridge is a V on mine, coupled with the paint job - either way they're both tasty bits of kit!
Was your frame fully chromed prior to paint?
I have had a look your Scapin - came out very nicely! Certainly can't knock Mercian for their finishing.
I would have said my frame although virtually the same - was slightly younger - there is no dishing on the top rear seat stays where Scapin is engraved, also, rear brake bridge is a V on mine, coupled with the paint job - either way they're both tasty bits of kit!
Was your frame fully chromed prior to paint?
