The Zeus Alfa 72 Especial is a reasonably faithful copy of a 1966 Campagnolo Valentino Super. Campagnolo had ditched this design in favour of the Valentino Extra in 1968 - but that does not seem to have diminished Zeus’ enthusiasm for it - even in 1972.
The Alfa 72 Especial is strong, nicely finished and terrifyingly dull.
- Derailleur brands: Zeus
- Categories: Zeus - the bad and the ugly
- Country: Spain
- Date of introduction: 1972?
- Date of this example: unknown
- Model no.: unknown
- Weight: 261g including hanger plate
- Maximum cog: 28 teeth?
- Total capacity: 28 teeth?
- Pulley centre to centre: 46mm
- Index compatibility: friction
- Chain width: 3/32”
- Logic: top normal
- B pivot: unsprung
- P pivot: sprung
- Materials: steel
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