These are evidence that......
 

Function, da, Form, nyet?

Like many C&V items, definitely non-aero, and definitely, they work. They sure are ugly.

I wonder who made them?


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/P1150752.jpg

I think they may be older but I am thinking maybe Cdale? unless they are an early Campi bit for their barends

Those will look beautiful when cleaned up.

J

Pardon my ignorance, but.... what are they?

cable stops for downtube braze ons/ I actually find they are quite nice looking, i hate the ones shimano makes, with that clicking piece on the right side instead of a threaded end. I have some other style to, maybe campagnolo, both sides threaded.

Glad you asked before I had to. I thought they were cable stops but...sheesh. Talk about minimalist.

They look like what you would use on the downtube to convert DT shifters to..you know... the "B" word.

Then send me your address.

barends?

???? bummer

I can't believe two people like them.

OK stop fullin' around, their toilet bowl fittings, right?

I think I hear Mother calling...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-Polish---.jpg

They do have a certain Iron Curtain Suprematist air about them. If you want to get rid of them, Robbie, I will gladly take them, and even send you a couple Shimano ones. I like odd stuff like that.

I'll clean em' up if you need. I've got simichrome and a lot of spare time.
-Gene-

Gone, to divineandbright.

You people are nuts.

Those things are proof that engineers drink.

Id literally put those on my bike this instant

Robbie, I'm with you on this! :thumb:

I agreed on the first view, and when I went back for a second peek (after everyone raved about them), I nearly lost my breakfast. :eek:

I'd only use them if I were in the middle of Mongolia and mine broke, and it was all that was available. :p

Flathead bolts might be safer in a prang.
I have an even minimaller one - it is fibreglass-filled resin. Came with a nice racer in the spares bag, it took quite a while to figure out what it was.

IMHO, butt ugly.

I like the idea of a set screw to maintain adjustment. Shows some thought about what they'll be used for. Too bad someone beat me to 'em.

They are not the most attractive cable stops but then I am not very pickey about what I put on my bikes. I much prefer function and I would use them on my riders. There is no accounting for taste I guess.