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
Subject: [CR] IRD Reinvents the Nuovo Record Crankset ...
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> http://www.interlocracing.com/
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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 ?