I can only guess about the Russian ones, but I have 2 of the US team bikes from the early 80's Mine have needle bearings, with plastic washers for thrust bearings, and it's all held together by an allen bolt down inside the headset on one, and on another, the allen bolt holds the handlebars on as well.
I wouldn't mind getting hold of a Takhion to go with them, or even one of the Masi funny bikes the USSR team used in the 1983 worlds.
Steve Birmingham Lowell, Ma USA
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 05:11:17 -0800 (PST) From: jeffrey piwonka <jmpiwonka@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [CR]Re Soviet Takhion track bike
i still have no clue...need to see that black cap come off.
the guy has some super nice bikes. that's for sure.
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jeff piwonka
austin texas usa