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08-28-22, 01:34 PM
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08-28-22, 08:11 PM
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hmm, I'm reminded of Admiral Hopper's quote...
https://helmets.org/replace.htm
"In 2015 MEA Forensic reported on their extensive testing of used (but not crashed) bicycle helmets shows that the foam liners retain their performance over many years. Some of the helmets were as old as 26 years"
But I think the real reason to not use an old helmet is that helmet technology has improved significantly since those Vetta helmets were made.
https://helmets.org/replace.htm
"In 2015 MEA Forensic reported on their extensive testing of used (but not crashed) bicycle helmets shows that the foam liners retain their performance over many years. Some of the helmets were as old as 26 years"
But I think the real reason to not use an old helmet is that helmet technology has improved significantly since those Vetta helmets were made.
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08-28-22, 08:41 PM
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I managed to consolidate the Brev Camp flat lever QR brakes into three very nice units.
This required full disassembly and rebuild, including removal of some surface rust.
Only needed to dip into my parts bin for a couple small pieces.
Hoping this will enable me to recoup my $200 investment. What do y'all think?
This required full disassembly and rebuild, including removal of some surface rust.
Only needed to dip into my parts bin for a couple small pieces.
Hoping this will enable me to recoup my $200 investment. What do y'all think?
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08-28-22, 09:52 PM
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I think you got quite the deal for 200 bucks, considering the derailleurs, hubs, spare bits (especially brake shoe holders), etc. Lot's of good stuff in that lot for the money, no question. When you shared what that haul cost, then showed a pic, I admit: I felt a twinge of jealousy!
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08-28-22, 10:29 PM
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Two of the Nuovo Record rear derailleurs are from '69, with a stamp of 'Patent' and no year.
I can come up with a good brakeset with those late-70's ones with the coated shoe guides.
It took some digging at the bottom of plastic bins to pull this off.
I could not find the right-side pedals for the road and track pedals.
I can come up with a good brakeset with those late-70's ones with the coated shoe guides.
It took some digging at the bottom of plastic bins to pull this off.
I could not find the right-side pedals for the road and track pedals.
08-28-22, 11:37 PM
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Uh, been here long?
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08-29-22, 09:53 AM
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08-29-22, 10:48 AM
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seriously, folks
not to put too fine a point on it
but
If you're not swinging 10, don't have an ex-super model for a wife, don't have a Ferrari in the garage, etc, is filling a pile of plastic bins full of bicycle parts that will never be used really a satisfying compensation for the See-What-I-Got gene?
all y'all have a nice day
not to put too fine a point on it
but
If you're not swinging 10, don't have an ex-super model for a wife, don't have a Ferrari in the garage, etc, is filling a pile of plastic bins full of bicycle parts that will never be used really a satisfying compensation for the See-What-I-Got gene?
all y'all have a nice day
08-29-22, 11:34 AM
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seriously, folks
not to put too fine a point on it
but
If you're not swinging 10, don't have an ex-super model for a wife, don't have a Ferrari in the garage, etc, is filling a pile of plastic bins full of bicycle parts that will never be used really a satisfying compensation for the See-What-I-Got gene?
all y'all have a nice day
not to put too fine a point on it
but
If you're not swinging 10, don't have an ex-super model for a wife, don't have a Ferrari in the garage, etc, is filling a pile of plastic bins full of bicycle parts that will never be used really a satisfying compensation for the See-What-I-Got gene?
all y'all have a nice day
I resemble that remark.
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08-29-22, 12:03 PM
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Also, I can neither confirm nor deny the metaphorical ferrari in the garage, so we'll keep that one under the hood.
08-29-22, 10:09 PM
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The Super Record brakeset cleaned up nicely. They look near-mint.
Maybe used for a couple hundred miles.
Anyway, these have the aluminum brake shoes.
I plan to work on the long cage / Rally derailleurs next.
Maybe used for a couple hundred miles.
Anyway, these have the aluminum brake shoes.
I plan to work on the long cage / Rally derailleurs next.
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08-30-22, 08:19 PM
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Pulled together a Patent nuovo record derailleur from my purchases.
As some would know, this is a rarity from '69. Very tight derailleur that somebody will surely want.
It took some knocks and shows some age, but no slop and it looks pretty nice.
It required some heavy cleaning. Stripped down to the bone and carefully scrubbed.
As some would know, this is a rarity from '69. Very tight derailleur that somebody will surely want.
It took some knocks and shows some age, but no slop and it looks pretty nice.
It required some heavy cleaning. Stripped down to the bone and carefully scrubbed.
