In a message dated 11/18/02 6:12:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, johan.ericson@logicoffice.se writes:
<< I have some OMAS titanium (axle)/ergal (bolts and nuts) lightening sets
for record brakes with "nutted" axles.
1. Are the axles to trust strength wise? Any experience within the
group?
2. Anyone who knows when they were made?
3. Anyone who knows the story on OMAS?
>>
I've used the parts when they were new, "back then" . My recollections are
still vivid.
The axles flex a LOT more than the steel Campy ones. Not a good thing in a
brake. The alloy nuts that hold the pad holders don't stay tight. The pad
holders loosen and rotate. Not a good thing when flying down a mountain. The
alloy adjuster pieces that hold the caliper arms to the bolts also loosen in
use.
Conclusion?
Ok for a time trial bike (a bike being looked after daily by a team mechanic)
or a show bike. Garbage on a road bike used in the mountains.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA