[CR] WTB: Universal brake hoods & blocks & Hi-E end cap; Info on Taurus bicycles

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From: "Ken Wallace" <kwallace@cableone.net>
To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:33:37 -0700
Subject: [CR] WTB: Universal brake hoods & blocks & Hi-E end cap; Info on Taurus bicycles


At the Tucson swap last weekend I bought 2 sets of Hi-E wheels. One set had the Hi-E rims and had the rear hub that has holes clustered for 3 spokes. The end caps on the rear appear to be stainless and do not have the knurling of the later ones. Anyone have one of these for the non-drive side of the rear?

Also, the other set had a front hub with convex flanges with inset holes. Is this a Hi-E?

Also bought a 1950's Taurus (Italian) bike with Campy 3 piece hubs, Gran Sport derailleurs, Magistroni crank (52-40 chainrings) and BB, Universal 51's, etc. Anyone know this brand? I need decals. They seem to have primarily made city bikes, The shifters have knurled knobs. I remember Valentinos that had these, but did and of the Gran Sports?

Thanks.

Ken Wallace, Proprietor
Bisbee Bicycle Brothel
43 Brewery Ave.
in the Silver King Hotel
PO Box 1194
Bisbee, AZ 85603
USA
(520) 236-4855 (cell)
http://www.bisbeebicyclebrothel.com