Re: [CR]The best components ever?

(Example: Framebuilding:Brazing Technique)

Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:50:09 -0800 (PST)
From: "r cielec" <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]The best components ever?
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <3FC139F9.6080405@sympatico.ca>


OK - "Hi-E"hubs. Other than sounding like a shout energizing a karate chop, what are these? Thanks Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois

Warren & Elizabeth <warbetty@sympatico.ca> wrote: This thread could ruffle some feathers...I vote for the recently discussed CLB2 centre-pull brakes (bolt-on) and a Brooks Swallow saddle. I'm also partial to Hi-E hubs...how about Mavic SSC rims? I've owned these examples but there are so many components I haven't had the pleasure of using.

I'm going to stop there and leave the rest for the list to argue over. (whaddayamean Suntour Superbe derailleurs are better than Super Record!!!)

Warren Young Toronto

brucerobbins@supanet.com wrote:
>I was thinking of getting a good frame and equipping it, as far as possible, with the best components ever made (a bit ambitious maybe?), regardless of whether or not they formed a groupset. I'd be looking to build a 10 or 12-speed for all-round use.
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>Is there any sort of general consensus about what was the best derailleur, the best brakes, best hubs, etc, within our time frame? My exposure to bike parts is limited mainly to pre-1970s stuff so any thoughts on the subject would be much-appreciated.
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