Vintage chainset

[Johnymak]

Hi all
I'm building a fred pratt ( english) racing bike and looking at chainsets to fit .
The bike is circa 64/5
I'm looking to do the biuld on campag and have 2 queries

1 . Can anybody give a list of campagnolo chainsets from this era

2 . I know chainsets come as doubles and triples compacts
But are the teeth a different size for different speed chains
I'm thinking more vintage size than modern
Thanks in advance

 

[smokeysmoo]

@biggs682 is our residents purveyor of all things vintage. He'll be along soon enough and hopefully can help

 

[biggs682]

Thanks @smokeysmoo

@Johnymak the below would be my suggestion as to where to look

Vcc site has lots of brochures

http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/library/index.php?action=asearch&searchtext=C&tpage=2&items=96

Classic Lightweights is a good place to while away the time

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk

Hilary Stone to mooch around

http://www.hilarystone.com

then this

http://www.velobase.com/default.aspx

 

[andrew_s]

Back in 1964/65, it was 5-speed freewheel (not cassette) at the rear, and a 52/42 chainset.
Compacts are recent.

 

[Ajax Bay]

in 1964/65, it was 5-speed freewheel (not cassette) at the rear,

And likely the OLN between the rear drop-outs will be 120mm so a 5-speed block (freewheel) is all you'll get on (without 'setting' the rear triangle).
All chainsets into the '70s will be compatible, in fact i think, if you are not trying to stay 'decade aligned' that any chainset up to nominal 8 speed (square taper) will work.

 

[Johnymak]

And likely the OLN between the rear drop-outs will be 120mm so a 5-speed block (freewheel) is all you'll get on (without 'setting' the rear triangle).
All chainsets into the '70s will be compatible, in fact i think, if you are not trying to stay 'decade aligned' that any chainset up to nominal 8 speed (square taper) will work.

That's a big help @Ajax Bay
I think im going to find it hard to find a chainset thats not worn from that era but finding one thst is close to and even one thst needs work will suit
At least now I have a size I can aim for

 

[Ajax Bay]

When I was keeping a 1980s bike as my primary ride I frequented Retrobike to obtain parts but have not been there for yonks. Went to have a look for you.
This thread looks to have items you might find useful:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=388660

 

[youngoldbloke]

'Bike Riders Aids' from 1962
will give you an idea of what the bike shops stocked in the early 60s. You may be able to find the '64 Aids online. I used Williiams fluted cranks with TA chainrings on my Gerrard around that time, everything else being Campag.

 

[Johnymak]

'Bike Riders Aids' from 1962
will give you an idea of what the bike shops stocked in the early 60s. You may be able to find the '64 Aids online. I used Williiams fluted cranks with TA chainrings on my Gerrard around that time, everything else being Campag.

Many thanks @youngoldbloke
That's a great insight and great guide for things to look out for and get for my biuld also any other biuld of that period