Best looking components, let's list them all!
03-31-24, 08:08 PM
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1977 schwinn stema
I've always thought the stem on the '77 Schwinn's is perfection. Structural loading wise, there is nothing extraneous about the design. Removal of any of the understated curvaceous shape would lessen it, but adding anything more would just be needless ornamentation. And to grace such a humble bicycle such as the Schwinn LeTour... that made it a great design, accessable to the humble masses.
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04-01-24, 09:41 PM
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Weren't the Schwinn stems like those just GB Normas?
04-02-24, 05:02 AM
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Deltas have their fans. I nominate them for “most polarizing bicycle component” …in both the appearance and function categories (although in the function category, the vast majority of their detractors have never owned, ridden or in many cases ever seen a pair in person)
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04-02-24, 09:01 AM
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replacement crankset heading for my copperplate special.
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04-02-24, 03:59 PM
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I've always liked the Huret cable guide - it's the one component on my PX-10 where I opted to not use Simplex.
04-02-24, 08:53 PM
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The most beautiful and comfortable brake levers and hoods I've ever used (Modolo, for Mavic, logo engraved):
Of course classic MAFAC levers are nice too.
And another prize possession:
Of course classic MAFAC levers are nice too.
And another prize possession:
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05-05-24, 04:40 AM
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Dura Ace 7700 group is the best and 25th anniversary set is the BESTEST.
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05-05-24, 06:57 AM
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Sugino 75 road group. Even though it is largely rebadged Suntour, it just looks more... hardcore.
https://djcatnap.com/zunow-z-1-road-...gino-75-group/ has some great pics on a very cool bike: 
Ok, the pedals are pretty ugly...
https://djcatnap.com/zunow-z-1-road-...gino-75-group/ has some great pics on a very cool bike:
Ok, the pedals are pretty ugly...
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The best looking seat post, Campy super record 2-bolt
05-05-24, 12:11 PM
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05-05-24, 04:43 PM
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The last silver Campagnolo crank?
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05-05-24, 06:33 PM
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05-05-24, 07:25 PM
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FB Ercole Baldini hubs.
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Hottest quill is a 3ttt Record, more curvacous and beautiful than any Cinelli or Shimano offerings imo. Available in gunmetal as pictured here or regular silver.
As a fan of 80s and 90s steel bikes i have to say the original Camapagnolo Shamal wheels. More shiny curvaceous Italian loveliness, they make just about any steel bike.from the 80s onwards look smokin hot. Some bikes look better with the silver, some with the black, and some look hot with either.
As a fan of 80s and 90s steel bikes i have to say the original Camapagnolo Shamal wheels. More shiny curvaceous Italian loveliness, they make just about any steel bike.from the 80s onwards look smokin hot. Some bikes look better with the silver, some with the black, and some look hot with either.
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And the Campag ti seatpost wins best looking seatpost imo.
....tho I should have cleaned mine before the pics , but its lashing it down with rain and I can't be bothered to go out again.
....tho I should have cleaned mine before the pics , but its lashing it down with rain and I can't be bothered to go out again.
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Here's the Huret Jubilee group with the surprisingly elegant long cage RD. I love these TA Professional cranks, too. Yes, the inner ring is an adaptation to age and weight, but the group set takes up the chain without problems.
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05-09-24, 10:36 PM
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05-10-24, 07:21 AM
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CyclesGrandBois posted a pic of this drillium MicroShift RD R47S recently, which I think is pretty ace:
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A lot of great parts here!
One of mine is proprietary, Bianchi integrated head set.
One of mine is proprietary, Bianchi integrated head set.
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