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02-16-14, 10:04 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

Yeah! - We ought'a go dumpster diving behind the...

Yeah! - We ought'a go dumpster diving behind the bike shop and come up with a few NIB, NR groups! :lol:
02-16-14, 05:53 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

I'm going to go off track just a tiny bit here by...

I'm going to go off track just a tiny bit here by citing some favorite components of mine that are not exactly "vintage" - but that I have used on countless vintage flippers and keepers alike:

KMC...
02-15-14, 08:36 AM
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Posted By auchencrow

Now THERE is a real sleeper. ^

Now THERE is a real sleeper. ^
02-15-14, 08:35 AM
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Posted By auchencrow

Yeah, those get a lot of love around here - and...

Yeah, those get a lot of love around here - and for good reason!
02-14-14, 03:48 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

:eek:

:eek:
02-14-14, 01:40 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

I like these too - sort of like the antithesis of...

I like these too - sort of like the antithesis of a Jubilee: Industrial strength and heavy, with exceptional shift quality.

I have them on 2 of my 4 SC's, as below.
...
02-14-14, 01:27 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

dddd - I currently have a long cage Jubilee...

dddd -
I currently have a long cage Jubilee and an (almost) new Svelto installed on two of my road bikes. Though I've not logged many miles on either, it's my opinion that both are just "adequate"...
02-14-14, 01:09 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

I really think these are one of the most...

I really think these are one of the most beautiful derailleurs ever made (provided you like minimalism). For stamped steel too, these are like little gems. So nicely finished.
02-14-14, 07:52 AM
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Posted By auchencrow

AKA "Shimano 105" Robbie? I would...

AKA "Shimano 105" Robbie? I would agree.
02-14-14, 07:42 AM
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Posted By auchencrow

But only the rears! (and more especially when...

But only the rears!
(and more especially when you upgrade the vulnerable OEM pulleys).
02-14-14, 07:20 AM
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Posted By auchencrow

Good ones, Fred.

Good ones, Fred.
02-13-14, 10:59 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

I'm familiar at least with the MTB stuff - and...

I'm familiar at least with the MTB stuff - and yeah, it's bomb-proof! :thumb:
02-13-14, 09:59 PM
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Posted By auchencrow

Not to worry - No one is looking here except your...

Not to worry - No one is looking here except your C&V buddies.

- And they're C H E A P !
02-13-14, 09:45 PM
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Views: 19,491
Posted By auchencrow

The most underrated components

I was wondering - What "sleepers" are still out there? Got a favorite?
Shouldn't we C&V'ers scarf them all up before they get discovered (and expensive)?

My vote goes to the Huret Challenger...
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