My vote for the best-aging component goes to the Sturmey-Archer hub gear.
The worst? those crappy Weinmann brake pads in reddish pink with the little nubs on them. Oh, and the majority of tubular tires.......
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Anyone care to add to the list of classic parts whose design thrives/survives well as they age? How about the list of the parts that age the worst? Campy gum brake hoods anyone? ;-)
David Bilenkey
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada