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/
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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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