Re: [CR]Suzue hubs no more

(Example: Racing)

Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 17:55:30 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Suzue hubs no more
References: <AF16BCDB-0E72-4AD6-8669-AE008598CE84@woodworkingboy.com>
In-Reply-To:


Dennis Young wrote:
> With the recent mentioning of sadly departed in the submissions, I will
> add the name of Suzue to the list. This fine hubmaker has stopped it's
> operation, probably due to the downturn in fortunes that the Kierin
> race/gambling activity is experiencing. I once telephoned their factory
> about a somewhat unusual spacing track hub that I asked them to make.
> They were very kindly and enjoyable to speak with, still very
> enthusiastic at that time as well. if anyone is riding on Suzue track
> hubs, polish them up!

Bummer!

I actually have a set of on-topic Suzue hubs on eBay at the moment (road, not track):

http://ebay.com/<blah>

Item number: 7217378067

Very nice hubs, but something has to go...

--
John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA