I started to braze them on in 1980. My first Trek 900 was a 78 and didn't have them. Went to the factory for braze ons in 1979. So late 70s is a good pick.
Steve Leitgen La Crosse, WI
On Oct 29, 2005, at 9:27 AM, Bob Reid wrote:
> Can anyone on the list put a date to the general introduction of top
> tube brake cable braze-on's ? Specifically those that were brazed on
> top of the tube ? A search of the archives doesn't reveal an awful
> lot, though that's probably got more to do with how I'm searching. My
> guess is that they came late 70s, but it's just a guess. Any thoughts
> anyone ?
>
> Bob Reid
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> Scotland
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