Re: [CR] Names ...

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Jeff Slotkin" <jeffslotkin@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To: <000601ca05bd$bbb04650$0202a8c0@Dell>
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:02:39 -0400
References: <20090716012111.E1DDA13E5C@ws5-9.us4.outblaze.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Names ...


Suntour "Spirt" front derailleur. Always figured they simply misspelled spirit.

Jeff Slotkin usually at... The Bicycle Shoppe Charleston, SC

On Jul 15, 2009, at 10:32 PM, Robert Clair wrote:
> ... always been interested in how some bicycle parts get "name/
> branded". some of my favorites are:
>
> suntour superbe pro. what is a "super - be" exactly.
>
> super champion gentleman/gentlemen. tuxes anyone ?.
>
> shimano dura ace. what is a "dura-ace" exactly.
>
> sugino mighty comp. probably the best one ever. good thing they
> didn't brand it a wimpish noodle.
>
> anything with simplex or super light on it.
>
> robert clair
> alexandria, va 22308
> usa