Re: [CR]Dunlop Rubber Brake "Cable Guides" ...

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:48:20 -0400
From: Marcus Coles <marcoles@ody.ca>
To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Dunlop Rubber Brake "Cable Guides" ...
References: <037701c9015e$8fffa820$1204f918@home1fankkhk9z> <002601c90172$bbc291c0$0202a8c0@Leo>
In-Reply-To: <002601c90172$bbc291c0$0202a8c0@Leo>


Robert Clair wrote:
> ... the really super story on the Carpenter, got us thinking about
> these Dunlop rubber brake cable guides. Wayne Bingham put together
> our mid-'50's H. Bates several years ago, and got three of these i
> believe from Ray Etherton when he came to the Circus a ways back.
>
> ... they are a black rubber wrap, that holds the cable, snaps shut,
> and because it rubber instead of metal, no paint scratches or rust.
> what's not to like.
>
> ... can anyone inform us about these, historical uses, and possible
> availabilty. they really are the "cat's meow" for these old bicycle
> fellows.
> These or something close are available from vintage British motorcycle parts suppliers. Examples here: http://www.britishcycle.com/Products/604258cableties.htm http://www.walridge.com/section/view/

HTH

Marcus Coles
London, Ontario, Canada.