I recognize that brand ....

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c194f4312d.jpg

.... but haven't a clue what it's doing on that derailleur.

EDIT: just had a look around, and there is a page on them on Michael Sweatman's site. He mentions the saddle maker, even without having seen these graphics.
EDIT EDIT: after a closer look: he does have this "555 arabesque"

Very nice :)

Got it from Kramer.

How about Shimano's FF and Positron systems?

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/po...-marvel.90466/

Weyless hub skewers are pretty esoteric looking.

Indeed. Funny you mention as only a few years ago some maker introduced a same design for MTBs.

Browning was another company making 'esoteric' drive systems like the Smart Shift.

Browning also made for Suntour, The Beast electric shift.

Yep. SunRace 555 is a Shimano 600 EX copy, and they apparently re-branded some for Lepper. The disraeligears page shows a long-cage version.

thanks for heads ups.
Yours look good mounted.
I'm using Modolos on the bike that the Weinmann Deltas were intended for. Rethinking the bike for their use (but it is low on the priority list).

Stumbled across this Suntour Competition in really good condition at the coop. Likely mid 60's. One of, it not the first slanted parallelogram derailleurs. It's a pretty one, for sure. Likely a shop wall-hanger for me.

https://i.imgur.com/sg2IiU6h.jpg?1

^That Suntour slant parallelogram clearly is their brilliant design, but almost uncanny how their artwork cast name and background 'parallels' Campagnolo Record. A fine and 'super' example!

Super Champion Mixte rims. Accept 700c clincher or tubular.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f8482837a0.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...adf6b8e55a.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a6792626c3.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...099b8acea8.jpg

the most exotic i have are Magura Hydraulic Rim Brakes

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc10c647c8.jpg

I just got the above weyless hubs. Only the rear still had the original skewer. The owner said thinks he had over tightened and broken the front.

Campagnolo High-Low hubs I still have wheels I built in the 70's 36 hole , I used 3 cross on the high, 4 cross on the low flange..

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rMTu_FrLK...0/IMG_1241.jpg this guy opines on ,, The Retrogrouch: Hi-Lo Hubs

Nice looking skewer ... how do you like the hubs and sealed bearings?

that reminds me... I've got a Lepper saddle on my Olmo. Don't recall the model name, but it looks a lot like this:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1128/...a6609c_z_d.jpg

Two things are novel about it....

1. it has hollow steel rails made of Reynolds 531

2. There is a strip of nylon material under the center of the saddle. It's tensioned leather, like many saddles, but also tensioned nylon.

Apparently these used to come as standard on a Cannondale touring bike. Mine was in the parts bin at the LBS, presumably being swapped when the bike was purchased. Definitely the best $25 I've spent!

Steve in Peoria

p.s. these were a bit notorious for breaking where the rails were welded to the cantle "plate". Not a good saddle for anyone but the skinny folks, apparently.

The following rare wheelset was mentioned on another thread and as listed on the big auction site. Early and possibly prototype Ukai carbon spokes with carbon / aluminum rim. Described as first shown on display -show bike.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0d9860ab97.png
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9cdbbcba4a.png
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...09e13ff6b6.png

Also seen on the big auction site. First I've heard of Edco offering an index - dual control and with hydraulic calipers.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fe00dc87b2.png
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...885769cf28.png
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c943997826.png
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ec3737e245.png
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...03a65e9f5c.png
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1fe0f1cf5e.png

That's interesting. Never saw those before. They look like a high end version of the Shimano hydraulic caliper brakes from the 70s. Those were rather obscure and less common than the disk brakes.

Interestingly, there's some of those listed on ebay right now as well.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Dm4AA...5rd/s-l500.jpg

That's a unique approach to integrated levers! Marginally similar to SunTour Command, in the sense that a lever rotates on a horizontal lateral axis. Unlike the Commands, this only gives you one lever (or wing) to handle. As a result, you have to pull the lever back towards you. With the SunTour, there was a wing on each side of the pivot so you could always push to make the shift.

It is somewhat similar to the Kelly Take-off, and probably with a more convenient lever location.
It would be fun to hear a review of these!

Steve in Peoria

That Edco braieset was actually made by Magura. Just rebranded, like a lot of Edco components were back then....
I was thinking about getting them a few years back but decided that they just look a bit too unattractive (to put it kindly) to put on my bikes...

There is a leather seat similar to that one on the local Craigslist called "PHAT"

Let me know if you wish to trade it for a bicycle. :)

https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_...j_1200x900.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_...a_1200x900.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00q0q_...l_1200x900.jpg

^ That is one serious saddle! Difficult to make out the tag but is this Lepper / made in Holland?

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While on the term 'bottom', try this helix titanium bb from Bruce Boone.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73ffc69e2c.png
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...50aaa0cfd4.png

Looks like the same saddle, except it's for someone who has a leather fetish.

:D

Looks like it was inspired by a shark's egg case.....

wait... who buys exotic stuff and then hides it in the bottom bracket shell? How are you going to impress your friends like that??

Steve in Peoria

Lots of bikes have "vented" BB shells with holes ion the shape of the first letter of the brand'like "M" cut outside on Masis. Or just slots or many small round holes in a pattern.
Thing is, better tell your friends not to stick their fingers in the holes when turning the crank, if you have a BB spindle like this one, unless they want hamburger fingers ...:rolleyes:

Perhaps the bike has a purpose in the kitchen. Remove the seat post and mash the ingredients into the down tube. A RONCO gizmo Rube Goldberg jobbie

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fa7ad6108c.png
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...486a222f55.jpg