The European is in the 1961 C. B. Cycles catalogue with Campagnolo Gran Sport gears, as a five- or ten-speed.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Gears and drivetrain
- Campagnolo Gran Sport1961 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
- five- or ten-speed1961 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | EUROPEAN | Campagnolo Gran Sport; five- or ten-speed. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.