Speaking of this, is there a connection between American Classic and the old Weyless? Their current seatpost seems to be essentially to old Weyless design. If it weren't for the large logo, in fact, this post would be a nice option for a replacement post for a late 70'/ early 80's bike. I've only seen photos of this post. Is it perhaps possible to remove the logo without ruining the finish of the post?
In the same vein, I've noticed the old French Laprade design, later produced by SR in the classic era, is still being made by Kalloy. I've ordered a few for those odd old sizes, hope the logo isn't too prominent.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
<BruceCumberland@comcast.net> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 9:22 AM Subject: [CR]Check that Weyless seatpost..IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION!
> Although , of course , FIRST GENERATION original Weyless seatposts (
> Made-In-U.S.A. ) can develop what I will call "loose heads" .
>
> The head of the post is "glued" to the shaft . If the "glue" fails
,
> the head can rotate from side to side . No big deal . The nose of
the
> saddle just swings a bit , until you get home .
>
> The fix is to drill a small hole , and insert a pin , or a set screw .
>
> Which , if I am remembering correctly , is exactly what Weyless did on
the
> second-generation original Weyless seatposts ( Made-In-U.S.A. ) .
>
> ( am I getting my first-generation Weyless information confused with my
> first-generation American Classic information ?? ?? )
>
> I have a first-generation Weyless seatpost that was custom modified by its
> original owner , before I received it . The tiny , black , headless
,
> allen-key-adjustable , set screw , is very elegant looking !
>
> Gosh I love Weyless ( U.S.A. ) hubs , seatposts , and rollers !
>
> :^)
> Raoul Delmare
> Marysville Kansas
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <OROBOYZ@aol.com>
> To: <morganx9@yahoo.com>; <jaysports@lycos.com>;
> <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 8:45 AM
> Subject: [CR]Check that Weyless seatpost..IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION!
>
>
> > In a message dated 8/3/2003 3:24:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > morganx9@yahoo.com writes:
> >
> > <<.........This crash happened last Sunday and he was riding his new
> > Scattante from
> > SuperGo. It had a Weyless seatpost that either broke a bolt or the bolt
> fell
> > out. He was at the back of the group and was not run over but he did
fall
> > backwards off the bike suddenly and broke his neck......... >>
> >
> > It is very important to clarify which "Weyless" seatpost involved here!
> Just
> > as with Motobecane, Mercier, and other classic names of bygone days,
> > opportunistic retailers and importers are buying up rights to names
which
> illicit
> > memories of quality and tradition but then place them on low cost
product
> often
> > designed in haste and made by the lowest bidder..
> >
> > The brand name "Weyless" has been purchased and placed on Chinese made
> > product as a marketing ploy by a vendor known for low prices and
marketing
> hype.
> > These "modern" products have virtually no similarity to the "vintage"
USA
> made
> > Weyless products of the 1970s and 80s. I have never heard of a
made-in-USA
> > Weyless seatpost failing.
> >
> > The clue in this story was the bicycle being identified as "Scattante"
> which
> > sounds Italian but is far from that. I hope the victim vigorously
pursues
> > these retailers and helps to get this crap off the
> market....................
> >
> > Dale Brown
> > Greensboro, North Carolina