Source for handlebar-mounted stopwatch holder?
 

I've seen photos of these here and there but can't seem to find a source. They're basically a little metal clip that holds a stopwatch at the top and bottom and clips onto the handlebar:

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk...atch-clip.html

Anybody know of where I can get one?

Thanks!

DD

http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T5K231-W.../dp/B001SAGBHW

New style!

Really? I have a nice vintage Avocet computer I will let go of. Sometimes older isn't better.

This is C&V, brother - precisely why I'm looking for old-school ;)

DD

Really - I am planning on mounting a vintage Minerva 30-second stopwatch on it and using it for intervals. I'm weird that way :)

DD

There have been threads about GPS and clipless recently, I think it's getting to me.

^ :lol:

And Ergopower, too - what's getting into everyone lately?

Ummm...wait a minute....

Never mind :)

DD

DD, they come up on ebay.uk every once in a while, expensive! If I remember correctly, close to $100 US without the watch. good luck!

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk...atch-clip1.JPG

Now that's pretty cool! Maybe we'll have to fab something. I've been thinking about getting an old-school stop watch lately for some reason.

^ It is cool, huh? And I could always mount a pocketwatch in it, too - thus negating the need for a wristwatch and avoiding a tan-line on my left wrist :)

DD

Guess I'll have to keep an eye out on the UK side of Ebay - and be prepared to pay through the nose a little. Thanks!

DD

I have not seen one of those in years, not that I have been looking for one. You need to try some old bike shops or the bay.

Try Milwaukee/Bens Cycle, write and ask them. Maybe Yellow Jersey.

If worst comes to worst I`m pretty sure a seat clamp with some meccano might do the trick some how

Try Old Spokes Home in Burlington VT. Very nice and they ship.

^ Thanks - found them on the Web, and I'll try them on Tuesday to see if they have anything in stock.

DD

The company is Terry and they're known as a 'stopwatch clip'. Looks like they pop up on UK eBay from time to time.

one on the UK ebay now
item 170821363039

Thanks to lostarchitect for locating a Terry's on Hilary Stone's site. I emailed HS and have been waiting for a reply, however, look what I found totally by accident yesterday on the 'Bay:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Cycle...7E%7E60_58.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Cycle...7E%7E60_58.JPG

For about $170 shipped I got the Trackmaster and Milremo clip. HS wanted 25GBP for just the clip. I'm happy :)

Thanks to everyone for their inputs and suggestions. Andy, once it arrives we'll have to see if we might be able to duplicate it.

DD

That looks so awesome. If posted in the roady forum this would have generated comes such as "why don't you use your iPhone's instead, there's an app for that - what are you, a biking cavemen or something?

You're so right :)

But how many of those guys/gals are going to be able to use their iPhone w/app 30+ years from now?

Mechanicals rule!

DD

^^ SWEET! $170 a bit rich for me, but that things just awesome. There's the power of positive thought for you:)

In 30 years us C&V'ers will still be rocking Columbus SL or Tange Super Prestige outfittted with Nuovo/super Record and 600 arabesque long after these carbon wonders with Di2 have stopped working.

Congrats Drillium Dude, that is by far the coolest thing I've seen in a while. Now does anyone know where I can find a compass with similar clip and design? Whenever I check on ebay all I get is those plastic bell/compass combo ones.

^ Thanks - and you have the right idea about a traditional compass/mount. Hmmm...stopwatch on the left, compass on the right...?

Now you've got me thinking ;)

My bars are going to end up looking like a dashboard!

DD

I made a thread about these a year ago and found some new clips for less than $20.
the tough part is finding a decent look stopwatch that isnt over $100

German Hanhart sold for $31.00

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Colle...7E%7E60_58.JPG

Swiss Minerva sold for $55.00

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Worki...B+g~~60_57.JPG


Swiss Breitling (Wakmann) sold for $49.99

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINTAGE-BREIT...7E%7E60_58.JPG

Swiss Fischer-Heuer sold for $61.99

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-HEUER...7E%7E60_58.JPG

There are some really good deals out there at the moment. As stopwatches were/are used but a fraction of the time compared to a pocket/wristwatch, they tend to be in very good mechanical and cosmetic shape, too.

DD

you bought the the ebay item I identified!

^ No way - that was the auction you were referring to? I was doing a search for "Heuer stopwatch" and found it. And I was on normal Ebay, with the caveat "Worldwide". What a coincidence :)

Well, thanks anyway for throwing that out there the other day (and yeah, I thought your auction was for a clip-only)!

DD

DD- Glad you found one! Now you tell everyone " How long it's been since:

The last climb
The last traffic light
The last water stop
the last roadkill


Oh you should be very popular on the next group ride.

Seriously, a good find. I've eyed them for many years but could never pull the trigger....your a greater man then I by far DD...enjoy it !

^ :lol:

Should be a fun toy/gadget that will give me the info I want. And I may just end up calling out the time gaps between the things you point out above ;)

BTW, I'm doubly happy now that I went with this setup - HS emailed me back this morning to let me know the Terry's clip is no longer available.

I'll dig up this thread again in a week or so once the watch/clip arrives and add some pics after I've gotten it mounted and ready to go.

DD