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11-16-17, 06:32 PM
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Resilion Canti's
& a Durax Crank
& a Durax Crank
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11-16-17, 07:58 PM
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The tiny but mighty Suntour Powerhanger. Ridiculous simple thats worthy of braggart -greatly improve cantilever brakes.
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11-16-17, 08:19 PM
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Has anyone mentioned roller bearing headsets?
I've got Stronglight Delta's on a couple of bikes, and an A9 on another. Wonderful stuff.
Steve in Peoria
I've got Stronglight Delta's on a couple of bikes, and an A9 on another. Wonderful stuff.
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11-16-17, 08:38 PM
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This headset topic could almost merge into the recent thread of what are you tired of C&V. That being the old standard bb headset.
But these taper roller bearings are proven and excellent.
Lesser quality by means of a lighter housing is the Bernard Hinault. So far mine has survived but do think some day the nylon housing will split. Does have of course treated steel race.
The other is a Tange G-Master. I had completely forgotten of them until the late when acquired with the Zunow frameset. Really nice and precise.
11-17-17, 04:41 PM
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SunTour Roller Cam, anyone?
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11-17-17, 09:47 PM
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Some will disagree, but I think the Maillard Helicomatic system is pretty "cool," and obviously ahead of its time. Mine is Spidel branded.
Untitled by Joshua Paschall, on Flickr
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The Mallard hubs that Trek used after that generation were much improved and more elegant.
11-18-17, 11:56 AM
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The tiny but mighty Suntour Powerhanger. Ridiculous simple thats worthy of braggart -greatly improve cantilever brakes.
[IMG]DSC_1112 by carrera247, on Flickr[/IMG]
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11-18-17, 11:00 PM
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Also an old Avocet Headset on a Classic '72 Raleigh Pro.
11-19-17, 10:40 AM
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That's another one of those "wow!" parts for me-
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11-19-17, 11:28 AM
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This is a neat set of posts! Gives me a chance to talk about a stem adaptor: https://www.jim.bike123.com/Lmbo/px/adapter.JPG
I had this made for a fixie for $10, 'cause the steering mast would have cost me $400. Finished assembly looks like this:
on my Burley 
I had this made for a fixie for $10, 'cause the steering mast would have cost me $400. Finished assembly looks like this:
on my Burley
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11-19-17, 01:03 PM
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11-19-17, 01:29 PM
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I don't know if a rack can be classed as a component ?
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...but I always thought Eclipse racks and bags were kinda nifty, when they were making them.
...but I always thought Eclipse racks and bags were kinda nifty, when they were making them.
11-19-17, 06:07 PM
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Unique? I think so. (hopefully images will show up. Google photos has been wonky since last upgrade)
11-19-17, 06:08 PM
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11-19-17, 07:52 PM
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Yours still has the headlock fasteners, those black plastic fittings on the top. Not all the Eclipse panniers have the matching tabs on them to lock together. Yours must be a later set. That rear U-shaped rod that is angled down traditionally angles up to help retain stuff on the flat area.
11-20-17, 05:48 PM
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Well, the Eclipse bags got us slightly offtrack from real components, so let me know if this ranges too far afield. I actually had two but gave one to a friend.
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11-20-17, 07:50 PM
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Indeed GB!
Though for this Suntour, I did deviate from stock, made a few little parts such as the horizontal barrel part. Same goes for a second unit (NOS) on ebay -that one too with missing bits, bushing, etc.
And of related note: You being the Trekmeister, not sure if you're aware they also marketed a similar 'Powerhanger'. Its cast shape is different and has molded in a 'T' for Trek. I recently learned of it after seeing one in a box of junk at a bike shop.
Though for this Suntour, I did deviate from stock, made a few little parts such as the horizontal barrel part. Same goes for a second unit (NOS) on ebay -that one too with missing bits, bushing, etc.
And of related note: You being the Trekmeister, not sure if you're aware they also marketed a similar 'Powerhanger'. Its cast shape is different and has molded in a 'T' for Trek. I recently learned of it after seeing one in a box of junk at a bike shop.
11-20-17, 07:59 PM
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11-20-17, 10:09 PM
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I should probably have typed something, but the unique bike component I was actually trying to show was the homemade/DIY aluminum minimalist decaleur, not the harlequin tape job. I don't think anyone noticed it.
11-21-17, 12:41 AM
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I noticed the decaleur first, then saw the tape, liked them both, decaleur is very cool. 
Thanks! It's not really that hard. I figured I'd screw it up the first time so I didn't worry about it much. It's a little sloppy but it doesn't bug me. Give it a try, it's fun!
I should probably have typed something, but the unique bike component I was actually trying to show was the homemade/DIY aluminum minimalist decaleur, not the harlequin tape job. I don't think anyone noticed it.
I should probably have typed something, but the unique bike component I was actually trying to show was the homemade/DIY aluminum minimalist decaleur, not the harlequin tape job. I don't think anyone noticed it.
11-21-17, 09:50 AM
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On the other hand... I've seen discussions of how to do the harlequin wraps, and have thought that it would be just the right combination of difficult, frustrating, and cool.
hmm.... my Raleigh Team could use some new bar tape.. maybe a red & black harlequin wrap?
Steve in Peoria