Vintage components made in the USA?
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I just did a quick eBay search for the Sweet Wings cranks and it appears that the only ones currently up for sale are the 177.5 size and priced at $550!
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This should be worth finding out. I believe that the Modolo rebranded levers did state "made in Italy" at the clamps, whereas the Scott old school bars have "made in USA" printed on them.
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In the end I let them go (for far less than that!)
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Thanks to everyone's helpful contributions I would think the only thing missing are hood-based brake levers made in the US. Though, to add one last query, is there any chance that anyone knows of a 6 or 7 speed freewheel as well?
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roadie build stuff-
Topline / Grafton cranks, Sampson Stratics Ti bottom bracket, Scott - Peterson brakes, Selle Anatomica saddle or go older Cool Gear, American Classic seatpost. Chris King headset... why not?!
I have a Serotta Ti quill stem but I'm not sure who or where made.
Topline / Grafton cranks, Sampson Stratics Ti bottom bracket, Scott - Peterson brakes, Selle Anatomica saddle or go older Cool Gear, American Classic seatpost. Chris King headset... why not?!
I have a Serotta Ti quill stem but I'm not sure who or where made.
American Classic seatposts and hubs were wonderful. Sold in good quantity and deserved to. Anything made by American Classic in the years Al Kingsbery was in charge is worth having.
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They also made a Dura Ace Uniglide 8 speed 130mm hub. There were a few articles about the unique roller clutch design in their freehub body. From what I understand, the roller bearings had instantaneous engagement (zero backlash) due I believe to having no pawls. Instead the roller bearings rode in asymmetric races that only permitted free movement in the counterclockwise direction. When chain tension for forward movement was applied, apparently one end of the roller bearing would skew down a slight ramp ensuring positive engagement.
These were heavily criticized for being a failed design incapable of being ridden in the rain. To me they are very beautiful, equal to Dura Ace in finish quality.
So as to your question about a US built freewheel: my answer is a partial “yes” (freehub body “yes”, cogs “no” but perhaps someone could remedy that deficiency).
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Just learned that " In 1974, international bicycle components manufacturer Dia-Compe Japan established their U.S. headquarters in the Cane Creek Valley, just outside of Asheville North Carolina. The official reason for the location was to take advantage of a skilled local manufacturing workforce but rumor has it that company executives were equally fond of Western North Carolina’s beautiful mountains and golf courses. "
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I suppose and eventually these will be considered vintage. Early CNC groovy cool.
Was tempted last year of a local sellers trials bike complete with a Paul's rasta derailleur. That derailleur probably worth the entire asking of the bike.
Was tempted last year of a local sellers trials bike complete with a Paul's rasta derailleur. That derailleur probably worth the entire asking of the bike.
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