Vintage Components - Campagnolo downtube and fingertip shift levers
On this page: 8-speed index/friction fingertip shifters | Gran Sport 1950s down tube clamp-on shifters | NR 1014 "earlier version" clamp-on shifters | NR 1014 earlier version modified clamp-on shifters | 1980s NR/SR clamp-on downtube shifters | 1980s NR/SR braze-on downtube shifters | Valentino downtube levers | Rubber downtube shift lever covers | C-Record friction braze-on downtube levers | C-Record downtube retro-friction levers | Synchro II 6-speed braze-on downtube | Synchro II 8-speed braze-on downtube | C-Record 8-speed Syncro II shifters
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Campagnolo 8-speed index/friction fingertip (barcon) shifters. New, $450.00
Part# 70355
- The right (rear) shifter can be set to either 8-speed index or friction.
All new and all there.
Close-up of the levers
And the levers flipped over
Campagnolo Gran Sport 1950s down tube clamp-on shift levers.
We have two sets of these classic down-tube shift levers dating from the 1950s: Set 1 | Set 2
Part# SL-01
Simple and perfectly designed. These clamp-on down-tube friction shifters are from the 1950s. We're guessing 1955-56, but we can't be sure. Used, $45.00
It's all there and ready to complete a vintage bike
This shot shows that there is some rust on the clamp
Part# SL-02
A lovely set, in terrific condition. We're guessing they date from the late 1950s. Note the word "guess". Used, $45.00
This set is in great condition with just a touch of cracking on the chrome clamp.
Back view. That is paint, not rust, on the center of the inside of the clamp.
Campagnolo Nuovo Record 1014 "earlier version" downtube clamp-on shifters. Used, $50.00/set
Though various versions of this lever set were produced from 1967 into the 1980s, We can date it a bit more closely. This set has cable housing stops, which were discontinued sometime in 1977.
Note, these shifters have the older cable housing stops.
The back of the levers. Note that these levers have their original Campagnolo fixing nut and bolt.
Side view
The other side of the shifters.
Campagnolo Nuovo Record 1014 "earlier version" cut-down & bent downtube clamp-on shifters. Used, $30.00/set
Though various versions of this lever set were produced from 1967 into the 1980s, We can date it a bit more closely. This set has cable housing stops, which were discontinued sometime in 1977.
From this picture it is easy to see that the "Campagnolo" portion of the clamp band has been cut down. Less easy to discern is that the levers have been bent upwards.
From the back the bend in the levers is easier to see.
Side view makes everything clear.
Here's the other side.
Campagnolo Nuovo Record/Super Record "later version" downtube clamp-on friction shifters. Used, $60.00
- We date this set to the mid-1980s. They don't have cable housing stops nor the "Vicenza" city embossed. They are smooth with sunken "Campagnolo" on the levers.
- One wingnut has a replacement washer.
Still looking good after all these years.
From the back
Side view
Here's the other side
Campagnolo NR/SR 1013 braze-on "later version" downtube shifters levers. Used
- Our NR/SR shifter set #10.
- Campagnolo parts #1013/5N & 1013/6N (left lever is "5N" & right lever is "6N").
- Produced 1984 - 1987
- These are different from pre-1984 versions. They don't have the "Vicenza" city name embossed. They are smooth with sunken "Campagnolo" on the levers.
Campagnolo NR/SR 1013 braze-on "later version" downtube shifters lever set #1. Used, $60.00/set
Here are all the shifter parts laid out.
Are are the shifter assembled and ready for mounting.
Campagnolo NR/SR 1013 braze-on "later version" downtube shifters lever set #2. Used, $75.00/set
The set
Here they are flipped over
Side view
Campagnolo Valentino downtube shifters with cable housing stops - $25.00
We date these levers from the late 1970s. Campagnolo used the same lever arms on its entire line, only the hardware changed. In this case, the frame clamps and knurled tensioning nuts. There are cable housing stops on these sets, so if a restoration project requires cable housing all the way up to the levers, these levers will do the job. But bare cables can also be used.
Part# SL-03-01
These levers made it through the decades in great condition.
Back view of the levers
Rubber shift lever covers. New
These are for the classic friction downtube shift levers like those posted above.
Black Rubber shift lever covers. New, $50.00/set
Side one
And the same covers flipped over.
Blue Rubber shift lever covers. New, $50.00/set
C-Record friction braze-on downtube shift levers. Used, $100.00/set
- These levers were produced 1985 - 1988
Lovely finish
Close-up of the left lever.
The left lever turned over.
Side view of the right lever.
The right lever's underside.
C-Record retro-friction braze-on downtube shift levers. Used
- These levers were released by Campagnolo in 1987 and produced into the early 1990s.
- Retrofriction levers have a clutch spring that give no resistance as the lever is pulled against the derailleur's spring. The rider's only effort while pulling on the lever is against the derailleur return spring. When pushing the lever back down, the clutch-spring offers mild resistance. Shifting is accurate and almost effortless.
C-Record retro-friction braze-on downtube shift levers set #1. Used, $200.00/set
The way you'll see them when they are mounted on your bike.
Another view of the lever tops.
The backs of the levers
Some of the insides
And the same levers flipped over
C-Record retro-friction braze-on downtube shift levers set #2. Used, $200.00/set
Of course, beautifull finished.
Turned over. In lovely condition
Here are the levers turned over.
Synchro II 6-speed braze-on downtube shift levers. Used, $60.00
- Cleaned and overhauled.
- It uses a yellow Synchro insert
- We have no more stock of extra Synchro inserts. If you have your own insert that you would like us to install in these levers, we can do it for a $50.00 labor charge.
- They can be converted to friction by removing the springs. How to do it is posted here. Plus a wealth of information on working on Syncho shift levers can be found here.
Cleaned and overhauled
Typical beautiful Campagnolo finish.
The insides
The right lever flipped over
From a slightly different angle
Synchro II 8-speed braze-on downtube shift levers. Used, $75.00
- Cleaned and overhauled.
- We have no more stock of extra Synchro inserts. If you have your own insert that you would like us to install in these levers, we can do it for a $50.00 labor charge.
- They can be converted to friction by removing the springs. How to do it is posted here. Plus a wealth of information on working on Syncho shift levers can be found here.
In terrific condition.
The back side of the levers.
You can see the Synchro cog in the lever on the right
Side view
Another view of the same side of the levers
Assembled and waiting to be mounted on your vintage bike.
Campagnolo C-Record Syncro II, 8-speed braze-on downtube shifters. Used, $200.00/set
- Campagnolo part# SL-01RE CG
- We have no more stock of extra Synchro inserts. If you have your own insert that you would like us to install in these levers, we can do it for a $50.00 labor charge.
- They can be converted to friction by removing the springs. How to do it is posted here. Plus a wealth of information on working on Syncho shift levers can be found here.
In lovely condition.
Side view
The outsides of the levers
The sides and hardware that go against the frame