Re: [CR] IRD Reinvents the Nuovo Record Crankset ...

(Example: History:Norris Lockley)

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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:16:32 -0500
From: "Ken Freeman" <kenfreeman096@gmail.com>
To: David Snyder <dddd@pacbell.net>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] IRD Reinvents the Nuovo Record Crankset ...


Add to that the Stronglight A9 headset WITH the needle bearing design, and the Campy Record Strada headset, perhaps with even better races.

On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 3:28 AM, David Snyder <dddd@pacbell.net> wrote:
> What's left to revive?
> How about the small parts, like Simplex QR nuts in plastic?
> Or Duopar mounting hardware, the brittle locating washer (with an
> adjuster)?
> Maybe a "Campy" adapter for Simplex dropouts?
> Fresh plastic end-caps for AX hubs? (They always appear stained)
> Or the (superb) Superbe ball-bearing pullies? (I just installed a pair, and
> shifting and quietness seem so much improved)
> I'd sure like to find more of the plastic tubing I've used to line
> stainless cable housing.
> How about 41-51t rings for the new IRD crankset?
> ...and I always wanted a cassette version of the NR HF rear hub!
> Certain sizes of NR seatposts are getting scarce, hmmm, and how about a run
> of Mod 57 SC cranksets?
> I know, bring back the E2 rim!!! Something that can replace (and looks
> like) a classic tubular rim, while retaining the existing spokes/lacing.
> That would be kickin' (and possible).
>
> Me? I'm just glad for the available alternatives in consumables, like
> modern chains and Robbie's top-notch hoods.
>
> Perhaps V.O. and Grand Bois are following this thread, any other ideas?
>
> David Snyder
> Auburn, CA usa
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "donald gillies" <gillies@ece.ubc.ca>
>
> Subject: [CR] IRD Reinvents the Nuovo Record Crankset ...
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> Copied from the iBOB mailing list - - -
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>> http://www.interlocracing.com/cranks.html
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>> Now that IRD is making the nuovo record crankset, and Electra is
>> making the TA Cyclotourist crankset, what's left to revive ??
>> Do we need a new category for KOF parts makers ?
>>
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Ken Freeman
Ann Arbor, MI USA