[CR]RE> a source for 2 Mikashima (MKS) Sylvan dust covers?

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Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 10:23:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Dave Abraham" <dave@hokiespokes.com>
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Subject: [CR]RE> a source for 2 Mikashima (MKS) Sylvan dust covers?

Joe,

according to Bike'alog, a data base updated monthly & available to dealers, your LBS should be able to get these for u from either Olympic Supply CO in Milwaukee or United Bicycle Parts in Oregon for no more than $5@..I've noticed that complete track-style pedals ~are~ currently available from Merry Sales in SF, CA.

(I will order them for u if need be)

HTH,

Dave Abraham New Wheel ~ Hokie Spokes Beautiful SW VA voice: (540) 552-7765 (or) 731-1211 FAX: 552-7768 (or) 731-0666 "Treating every bike like our own.."
> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:56:55 -0400
> From: Joe Bender-Zanoni <joebz@optonline.net>
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> Subject: [CR]MKS Sylvan Dust Covers
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> Anyone have a source for 2 Mikashima (MKS) Sylvan dust covers?
>
> These were probably the pedal bargain of the century. About $12 or
> something in 1976.
>
> Mikashima's clever plan was to overtighten the bearings and leave the
> dust covers loose so as not to undermine the sales of the top pedal.
>
> I vaguely remember the spindles were a Boron-steel rather than Cro-Mo.
> No mild steel like those hinky Lyotards.
>
> Joe Bender-Zanoni
> Great Notch, NJ