Those hoods came with the levers, and I haven't got round to getting hold of original hoods to replace them. But they're growing on me!
Wyndham Pulman-Jones Girton, Cambs., UK.
On 18/1/09 19:41, "ehbusch" <ehbusch@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Nice Ride- Especially like the original blue nylon straps on the peddals. I
> still have a pair with them, but pink brake hoods? Waaasssuuupp wit that...
>
> Ed Busch
> Vonore Tennessee USA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wyndham Pulman-Jones" <simonpj@mac.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 2:19 PM
> Subject: [CR] 1979 Bruce Gordon - photos
>
>
>> Recently acquired 1979 Bruce Gordon. Columbus SL frame with Cinelli lugs,
>> in a gorgeous copper colour offset by subtle turquoise accents in the lugs
>> and fork blade stiffeners, and with painted-to-match pump.
>>
>> http://www.wooljersey.com/
>>
>> The frame has Shimano dropouts, which prompted me to build it up with
>> Shimano Dura Ace EX. Unfortunately, I didn't get it built up soon enough
>> to get out for a ride this weekend to see whether it rides as beautifully
>> as it looks!
>>
>> Wyndham Pulman-Jones
>> Girton, Cambs., UK.