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GentlemanGeorge
02-04-12, 02:04 PM
Hi all,

A recent bike makeover has me searching for expandable rubber bar end plugs (Velox or Cateye style). Unfortunately, the only color I've had luck finding is black. Does anyone know of a source for brown ones? I suppose I can use chrome or black, but the OCD in me really wants brown on that bike :)

Waves77
02-04-12, 02:16 PM
Not plastic, but if you don't mind cork/bamboo, there's always these:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=32953
masi61
02-04-12, 02:23 PM
Hi all,

A recent bike makeover has me searching for expandable rubber bar end plugs (Velox or Cateye style). Unfortunately, the only color I've had luck finding is black. Does anyone know of a source for brown ones? I suppose I can use chrome or black, but the OCD in me really wants brown on that bike :)

What about gum colored. I just bought a set of these. They're basic and chunky. I kind of like them. Am looking for a link. They're Fly Bikes brand.

But I did find these cork ones: http://www.treefortbikes.com/#navbar=pro___333222377094___622

clasher
02-04-12, 02:23 PM
Gilles Berthoud makes some wood ones I think...
GentlemanGeorge
02-04-12, 02:43 PM
These are all good options. I figured I wouldn't go with a plan B before I exhausted all my options and ask C&V. Thanks everyone!
due ruote
02-04-12, 03:42 PM
Just drink 2 bottles of wine, and you'll think of something.
gridplan
02-04-12, 03:57 PM
I've owned Red Velox plugs, but I'm not sure they ever made brown ones.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200700601057
GentlemanGeorge
02-04-12, 04:06 PM
Just drink 2 bottles of wine, and you'll think of something.

And give up my boxed wine? Never!!!
GentlemanGeorge
02-04-12, 04:19 PM
I've owned Red Velox plugs, but I'm not sure they ever made brown ones.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200700601057

You may be right about Velox. I have seen brown expandable Cateye ones though.
r0ckh0und
02-04-12, 04:28 PM
I have a set of brown Cateye's and a set of Fujita's. The plugs on the Cateye's are in good shape but the screw end and back washer are pretty badly rusted on one of them and I'm sure I have the replacement parts. The Fujita's, on the other hand, are in very good shape. Your welcome to either set GG, just PM me an address and I can ship them out Monday morning.
GentlemanGeorge
02-04-12, 04:36 PM
I have a set of brown Cateye's and a set of Fujita's. The plugs on the Cateye's are in good shape but the screw end and back washer are pretty badly rusted on one of them and I'm sure I have the replacement parts. The Fujita's, on the other hand, are in very good shape. Your welcome to either set GG, just PM me an address and I can ship them out Monday morning.

Awesome! Can I send you a set of black ones in return?

PM will be sent shortly.