Re: [CR]OMAS??

(Example: Framebuilders)

From: <Bikerdaver@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 01:06:07 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]OMAS??
To: jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net, tr4play@cox.net, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Eric- I tend to agree with Jerry's input. However, I diverge a bit when it comes to the AL-alloy quality used by OMAS. It was certainly not as hard as Campy, GPM, let alone Shimano or Suntour of that era. I found out the hard way that you could scratch the surface of crank arms merely by using your fingernail. I did however, have great luck with their Ti-BBs. Cheers, Dave Anderson Cut Bank MT

In message dated 8/9/03 11:20 PST, jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net writes:
       OMAS made some really "trick" stuff in the early 80's.  They were a specialist in Ti before it became common.  They were rumored to have made stuff for Campy.  All the OMAS stuff I have seen was absolutely top quality. Regards, Jerry Moos Houston, TX


----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Elman
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 5:21 AM
Subject: [CR]OMAS??


> I've recently purchased (2) NOS OMAS BB's from the 1970's.  One has the Ti
> spindle and other has a steel spindle.  I'd like to hear comments from those
> of you with experience about the quality of the Ti varient.  Durable, flexy,
> great, problems???  I'm planning on using it on my Raleigh Team Pro in place
> of the worn original Campagnolo SR Ti BB which I have had no luck locating.
>
> Also, of the two OMAS BB's I purchased, they came with only one set of cups.
> Anyone out there have a set of OMAS cups & lockrings in English threads that
> I could buy or trade for?
>
> Thanks in advance,

>

> Eric Elman

> Somers, CT