Good point on the Mavic parts.
Steven Willis
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Whatdid Suntour components do incorrectly?
> jerrymoos wrote:
> >
> > I agree, SunTour stuff was the best for the money and often just the
best at
> > any price. Their greatest mistake was setting their prices too low. In
20
> > yeras, they may be the most sought after classic parts.
>
>
> I think the reality will be that 1st generation Super Record will still
> be the most highly sought after classic parts in 20 year's time.
>
> My opinion as to what collectors should actually be looking for?
> Mavic's SSC group. It's esoteric and weirdly different, was used by
> Sean Kelly (leader of peloton for 10 years) and Greg Lemond (8 second
> 1989 TdF victory, closest ever), works great (sealed bearings
> everywhere, retrofriction, adjustable cage derailleur), and it's FRENCH
> (probably has something to do with why it's weirdly different)!
>
> I bought my Mavic stuff when nobody wanted it, so I'm not too concerned
> about outing it ;)
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> South Pasadena, Southern California
> http://www.velo-retro.com (Mavic Timeline)
>
> .