Post-Rustines: Brake hood source, MAFAC & Universal?
01-31-24, 02:45 PM
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Post-Rustines: Brake hood source, MAFAC & Universal?
Needing one set of Universals and one set of (preferably) full-coverage MAFAC, I decided that, seeing the Rustiness website still up, to place an order all the way from France (plus a bunch of sets of shifter/QR covers in various colors). I had trouble with the website, getting an error message on each item when I went to add-to-cart. So, I sent them an e-mail message, both in English and in French (with internet-translation help). Never heard back. But, I went again to their site, and there's a change: every item on the website is now out-of-stock. OK, I get the hint... go away. So, while I don't think I should have trouble sourcing Cmapy/Shimano/Dia-Compe/Weinmann hoods, I'm curious if there is still a source for Universal and also MAFAC, and if so, what's the quality like?
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01-31-24, 03:14 PM
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non-fixie recommends this supplier -
https://www.3mcaverni.com/?s=UNIVERS...t_type=product
let me know if you should encounter anyone offering Balilla's for the Corsa lever with the red & white marking
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non-fixie recommends this supplier -
https://www.3mcaverni.com/?s=UNIVERS...t_type=product
let me know if you should encounter anyone offering Balilla's for the Corsa lever with the red & white marking
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There are a few Universal repros I just saw on that auction site. Feedback looks positive for the hoods.
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----- non-fixie recommends this supplier -
https://www.3mcaverni.com/?s=UNIVERS...t_type=product
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https://www.3mcaverni.com/?s=UNIVERS...t_type=product
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I had not tried there. OK, worth a shot.
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I would send an email to Rustines. They may not be aware of the website issues and I have found them to be very helpful and responsive in some past dealings….not only that, but their products are of very good quality….
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I even sent it in two languages.
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