Jules Posted December 29, 2009 Share Wow, thanks Velo. What condition are the hoods in? Do they feel new and supple? Mine are still in one piece, but if I even attempt to take them off they will crumble to pieces. Can't help wondering if Shimano used an inferior type of rubber on this product, which makes me wonder if the NOS stuff is ok? I have also contacted Cool Heat to see if they have any old hoods lying around. Can't hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted December 29, 2009 Share They are supple and feel new. These are the last of the last I think. The ones i was following on eBay were going for over R500 a set. I'm not sure if its worth actually using them because future replacements are going to be hard to find. Probably better to buy the modern BR600 levers to use daily and put the 7400 in the display cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted December 29, 2009 Share Cool! I better put an order in then! Want to piggy back on my order for an extra set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted December 29, 2009 Share How about a swap? My brand new hoods with the levers I have for the Campag levers you just got from Kayalami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted December 29, 2009 Share Tempting. I'll drop you a mail with pics later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted December 29, 2009 Share Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted December 29, 2009 Share Here are pics of the levers I bought today. Can anyone help me identify what year/model they are? http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs156.snc3/18371_404377210640_868120640_10238068_7239784_n.jpg http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs156.snc3/18371_404377225640_868120640_10238069_5759023_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted December 29, 2009 Share ask velo to browse his book.tarboy2009-12-29 11:15:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted December 29, 2009 Share I thought it was C-Record like the ones below, but they seem diff to the ones you've postedtarboy2009-12-29 11:16:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted December 29, 2009 Share I've done some googling and they look like they are the Penta Drive version circa 1988. Check this link for matching pics: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180429138604 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted December 29, 2009 Share Those are really nice, although I don't think the hoods are correct for them. Those look like the earlier SR/NR hoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted January 16, 2010 Share Been riding my 1988 Miyata 712, the last week and it's been great. Still got the original components on there (except the saddle, pedals and tyres but I still have the saddle and pedals) Full 105 drivetrain, Bio-pace chainrings, etc. Wolber Alpine magnesium rims Will post some pictures later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted January 16, 2010 Share Eish, make we think of my first "Racing Bike". It was a Hansom Le Turbo with Wolber wheels, shifters on downtube and the Rolls Royce of saddles, a white Brooks saddle. Geesh, was that thing comfy once your backside got imprinted in the leather. Pity it was a size or two too big for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted January 16, 2010 Share As promised, there are a couple of rust spots that I need to touch up. FYI: this was/is my first road bike. Also did my quickest Argus on it in 1998 (not that that was very quick at 3:20). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted January 18, 2010 Share That's the groupo +wheels etc. that came with my Dad's Cannondale. I'm rebuilding a 1988 'dale in memory of him...now if I can only get around to paint the frame to the correct colour and get the blue cable housing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownhillingKing Posted February 9, 2010 Share Is 1986 old enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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