With the C-Record groupset, Campagnolo also introduced the aero seat posts. So how do you distinguish first (left) from second (right) generation?
1983-1986, first generation C-Record seat post
Note: In 83 the C-Record parts were only available for exposition bikes and professional riders)
There are three main elements that distinguishes this first generation from its younger brother:
- The little rim right below the aero part
- The inscription. This first generation seat post reads “limit” while the second generation has “made in italy……limit”
- The chromed bolt and washer
One other thing: on the side it has casted a number in it, in my case it is “5”. I believe it is the date stamp since our 4th gen Super Record seat post hast this same 5 casted into the metal. I might be wrong, so shoot a comment if you wise men out there. If someone has a seat post with a 3,4 or 6 stamped into it, please let us know!
1986-97, second generation C-Record seat post
In 1986, the little rim disappeared and Campagnolo stopped using the chromed bolt and washer.
Common failures:
Failures are the same as the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation Super Record seat posts. Check our Super Record seat post comparison here.
after 2 years, Anybody knows something regarding the meaning of number “5” ? ( I’m afraid it is something relative to injection mould)
Hi, I just saw your website for the first time. Love it!!! And yes, I also share the same unhealthy adoration 😀 I look forward to your future posts.
I do have a comment about the “5” fasted into the aluminium. I recently bought a 2nd Gen. C-Record seatpost with the same number, so I think it’s unlikely that it indicates the date.
It’s a fast spreading money eating sickness indeed ;)… And we are working on +-70 posts at the time in most cases we need just a few parts or photo’s to finish something, just like a bike it’s that last nut or perfect handlebartape that makes it going so slown. Lately someone told me he had one that was clearly a first gen but with a couple of subitle diffrences to, I’m waiting for pics but who knows maby there is a 1.5th and 1.75th version just like the c-record rearderailleurs. Looks like it’s a never ending story haha, anyway your seatpost, could it be a first gen that has been repolished or machined to get rid of the edge? or a 27.4 that has been remachined to 27.2, I would certainly like to see some photo’s, you can send them to le Cycleur on Facebook if you want to