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Originally Posted by Aardwolf (Post 23248929)

Just checked mine: split washer 8.76mm outside diameter

Thanks much.
I'll replace the unsplit one and continue in search of the perfect ring.
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Originally Posted by ascherer (Post 23069616)

I'm in the Crane camp as well, for my Manhattan commuter I find the Crane RIten gets noticed more than the Suzue. It has North Road bars so the bell is on the left side just past the grip and brake lever clamp, where my thumb can reach the lever with minimal movement. The right side has a Sturmey Archer 8-speed shifter. I mount Suzues on the stem, right side.
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I've embraced the natural brass oxidization, at least on this bike. My others are shiny.

Thank you,
I'll give that RI model a shot. I used to try to keep my bells shiny, but have come to embrace the aging process.

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Originally Posted by bironi (Post 23250351)

Thank you,
I'll give that RI model a shot. I used to try to keep my bells shiny, but have come to embrace the aging process.

I tried metal lacquer on my first Suzu and it worked well.
But then I got a second Suzu for another bike so I could try them side by side.
The lacquer definitely reduced the sustain, so I removed it.

Now I let them patinate and polish them once a year.