In a message dated 12/4/02 12:38:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, jtperry@worldnet.att.net writes:
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> Beleive it or not, when the cones went on my Cinelli rollers(completly worn
> THROUGH in one spot! Holy cones?), I used a campy cone(ft or rear?) as a
> replacement. Worked fine. That worn cone,tied to a long yellow string, has
> served as my plumb bob for the last 25 years (to measure saddle set back w/
> the bottom backet axel). Will never cease to give me great pleasure.
> Pre-replacement= @747 at takeoff.
> Post " = @radio controlled cesena(toy)
> ciao,
> John T.Pergolizzi
> really cold(25) N.Y.C.
>
John Is that noise assessment from the ground or the cabin? (on the full size craft, i mean)
Our most interesting rollers are pegged and laminated wood with chain drive These were sold through Conrad's in NYC, carried a custom brass plaque for the owner, used massive pillow blocks and 2" bearings. and weighed about 150# Not to be confused with the ones that had a tapered center made by MTD and marketed by Columbia (yes, the American bike co.)
Othrer interesting rollers in the museum include a 4-up set of Barelli with racing clock, and the 2-up J.I.C. racing set recently obtained from Oliver Newton 'Boots' Ward - on which I learned to ride in his stuffy basement 30+ years ago.
I had the clock repainted a few months ago and took them to the interbike for Fuji's roller record Junior record setting national title ride.
Larry Black
Woodbine, Md.