"Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:49:16 +0800 From: "John Redman" <johnredman@bikerider.com>
I wrote several emails to the gentlemen from Japan several days ago but have not gotten a reply. I also passed the CR message from Chris Kulczycki on to a Canadian outfit (Bicycle Specialties) that handles new, NOS TA. I, for one, would sure hate to lose this new-found resource. I am ready to order about six rings if I'm not already too late."
They are a little slow to respond by email but I was able to make contact with them a few weeks ago and order a replica Campy 151 bcd 43tooth ring (yes 43 tooth).
Very nice people. But sounds like the cost of doing business in Japan, and rising material cost is just too much to justify keeping the chainring business going.
Although it seems like a lot of folks who could use this stuff never knew the place existed? Sounds like they need some help in the marketing dept.
I should have the ring in a couple of weeks, and will report back on the quality, fit, etc.
Jon Williams
Grants Pass OR USA