Who knew? Not me.

It's been a long time since I've sought out any Campagnolo parts. But now that I'm transferring my old group from a Cannondale frame I no longer ride to my custom Evans frame, I still didn't really look. I just figured the old stuff was no more. 

I needed brake and shift cables for the build and I asked Dale to order a set of anything. She pulls up a complete NEW package of Campagnolo cables, housings, ferrules, and ends!

I dragged my feet a little, trying to rationalize cheap stuff. Dale slid my original brake levers toward me, with the new Campy hoods she'd found for them giving me her "seriously?" look. 

Then she also found brand new Campagnolo brake pads: black, old school, CAMPAGNOLO block lettering. I've only had 2 or maybe 3 sets of those pads in my entire life. (Those who've seen my videos can attest that I don't brake too much.)

Thanks Honey. 

One small step . . .

... and that's it. Just one small step, but it is a good one. Dale found Campagnolo brake hoods in Italy and they look and fit great!

These are non-aero original style where the brake cables come out the top and loop down old school. 

The other day, I hung the rear changer on the frame and put the rear wheel in to make sure that the changer could reach the inner most cog on the 9-speed cassette. It does fine. 

I'm getting pretty excited about this project!