Re: [CR] Sachs New Success kit

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:07:04 +0100
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Sachs New Success kit


Norris Lockley wrote:
>
> I have several Sachs New Success-equipped bikes...the quality is very high.
>

A genuine drawback in my opinion was the poor quality of the aluminium used to make the derailleurs. They wouldn't bend, they would just explode in many pieces after a slight mishap.

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen

still looking to replace a 5000/New Success MTB toppull derailleur which broke while bolting down the cable in

Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands