Dennis Young wrote:
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> Basicly, I can't agree with such a broad sweeping statement concerning
> Japanese componentry. Some of the 70s and early 80s items that I am
> familiar with may not have quite the sweep of line or soft curves of the
> European counterparts, but still they are hardly without some merits of
> appearance to my eye. For a time I was riding a bike with a early Shimano
> 600 group, and the down tube shifters were beautifully engraved.(cut)
I'm remembering Shimano Santé components. Shimano's mid-1980s foray into haute-coulture styled bicycle parts. Picture a bicycle built for a beautiful Asian fashion model...
Click on:
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
Amazing color choices and paint finishes!
Chuck "oooou la la" Schmidt L.A.
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