Re: [CR]M.A.F.A.C. Levers

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]M.A.F.A.C. Levers
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:12:19 -0800
To: CR RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Richard Robinson wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Does anyone have a photo or location on the net where I can
> find a photo of a first gen M.A.F.A.C. lever. I understand they
> had periods between each letter in the logo and they had open
> backs. I have a set the has the periods but the backs are half
> closed, and the upper part of the lever that is closed (metal
> folded over) has a large gap unlike regular Racer brake levers that
> close all the way. Can anyone help?

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M.A.F.A.C Professional brake lever (1950's) <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ Mafac1stProlever.jpg> <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ Mafac1stProleverup.jpg> <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ Mafac1stProleverback.jpg> <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ MafacProfessionalup.jpg> <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ MafacProfessionalup2.jpg> <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ MafacProfessionalRacer.jpg> M.A.F.A.C Racer brake lever (1960's): <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ MafacRacerM.A.F.A.C.jpg> <http://homepage3.nifty.com/ClassicBicycles/brands/components/ MafacRacerM.A.F.A.Cup.jpg>

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)