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Old 03-03-11 | 03:08 PM
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Fenway
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From: Boston, MA

Bikes: 1983 Peugeot UO14, KHS Green-Heavily modified, 1972 Raleigh Sprite 27" (work in progress)

VO Model 8 Saddle: 2 years, close to 2k miles, thinner leather than Brooks but no worries yet, occasional squeak from the springs if not oiled, copper finish wore off rivets instantly, chrome rails still pristine, most comfortable saddle ever.

VO Deep Half Clips: 2 years, still pristine stainless finish, nearly bulletproof, work wonderfully

VO Montmartre Handlebars: Beautifully polished and lovely insignias, no squeaking, very comfortable geometry.

VO Model 5 Saddle: Still new and not broken in yet. Thicker leather than the Model 8, didn't come with copper rivets. Color of the leather isn't quite as nice as Brooks.

VO Brass Bell: Ding! Little bit on joy in your hands. No different than Crane bells.

VO Wheel stabilizer: The pinch cover is too short, but other than that it works great.

VO Constructeur Rear Rack: Beautiful and strong. Love the leather washers. Pain in the ass to install, had to drill the tangs for a third hole to fit my frame geometry. Other than the installation, love it. Only gripe is one weld is slightly aesthetically displeasing.

VO Stainless Steel Fenders 45mm: Love them, holding up great after a year, nice hardware.

VO Oiled Leather Mudflap: Very nice, holding up well thusfar. Good leather quality, very thick and larger than expected.

VO Constructeur Front Rack: Really strong, very pretty. Absolute ***** to install, takes a lot of effort, but worth it. Stainless is bomb proof.

VO Retro Bottle Cage: Nice design, can tell it's hand made. Finish is nice but for some reason not quite as shiny as their other stainless steel stuff.

VO SS Brake & Derailleur Cables: Fits Simplex =), nice quality cables, ONE MAJOR GRIPE IS THE LACK OF INCLUDED CRIMP ENDS!

VO Adjustable Brake Shoes: Makes MAFAC Racers just as good if not better than modern brakes with the added adjustment capability. Nice refillable shoes.

VO No Squeal Brake Pads: They can squeal under some freak circumstances. Stopping power seems to be the same as KoolStop Salmons. Not sure how quickly they are wearing out compared to KoolStops.

Grand Compe Brake Levers: Every bit as nice as the good quality classic non-aero brake levers. Good quality and comfortable gum hoods.

Nitto Randonneur Bars: Very light, beautiful engraving, comfortable, no squeaks, strong with no perceptible flex.
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