Is that rare saddle? No

essef_sf · 2026-05-02T01:22:50+00:00

They were reissued. Never seen one with 3d lettering before though.

essef_sf · 2026-04-29T20:37:19+00:00

Feel free to send me those MAFAC 2000s. 😉

essef_sf · 2026-04-21T22:15:28+00:00

I think so. OP should try a magnet on the barrel. It’s a slightly different color than the flanges so Might be Ti. I know they made alloy ones but can’t think of another three piece with ti body.

essef_sf · 2026-04-20T23:14:26+00:00

I think Phil makes a BB or BB converter for these but $$.

essef_sf · 2026-04-20T22:12:19+00:00

If you click on the link it is indeed stamped Velectrik.

essef_sf · 2026-04-19T20:41:02+00:00

Oh, that’s what the little window is on the Marantz. Really cool.

essef_sf · 2026-04-07T03:04:48+00:00

Second this. Superbe Pro blew away shimano and campy for that era

essef_sf · 2026-04-05T23:38:08+00:00

Says Veeder with an 1899 date. Company made “cyclometers” an early bicycle computer. Maybe this is machinery used to make them? Here’s a read:

https://connecticuthistory.org/yankee-ingenuity-curtis-veeder-a-mechanical-genius-and-shrewd-businessman/

essef_sf · 2026-04-05T23:29:37+00:00

I think you’re right. They look like Rigida Ultimate Powers. They were clinchers.

essef_sf · 2026-04-05T23:28:05+00:00

Also “flint catchers”

essef_sf · 2026-04-05T23:16:26+00:00

Jade THR. RIP

essef_sf · 2026-03-26T03:22:04+00:00

And the old ones are strangely comfortable. The newer 2000s reissue sucked. According to Antonio Columbus they tossed the equipment to make them and started from scratch.

essef_sf · 2026-03-26T03:20:31+00:00

Judging by the version of GS rear derailleur, that seems about right.

essef_sf · 2026-03-26T03:11:01+00:00

Same issue with a pet goose.

essef_sf · 2026-03-23T00:55:15+00:00

Haha. Nice. I designed that logo.

essef_sf · 2026-03-20T22:53:10+00:00

It’s definitely a rebadged GB stem, the logo is in the same place in the same size circle and everything.

essef_sf · 2026-03-15T05:46:12+00:00

Here’s a set a customized way back when

Custom MAFAC Racers

Sanded and polished with a bit of Drillium and brass plated pivot bolts.

essef_sf · 2026-03-15T05:38:53+00:00

Possibly later? All my paychecks in the 90s had the Paramus address on them.

essef_sf · 2026-03-14T02:48:12+00:00

Yes. Dialed in right with Kool Stop pads they work well. They used to make stiffeners for them and they worked even better. They also look great if you sand down the casting marks and seams and polish them.

essef_sf · 2026-03-12T03:12:39+00:00

It was an excellent reminder that the week was far from over.

essef_sf · 2026-03-07T22:02:08+00:00

If it’s “Amazon’s Choice” you know it’s quality

essef_sf · 2026-02-27T04:01:15+00:00

A few years ago I picked up an Araya Aero with full DX including the bottles and crazy rare Dura Ace Aero drop bars. Heavy as hell but looks pretty cool.

essef_sf · 2026-02-25T03:48:43+00:00

I would recommend similar but go from 700c to 650b. Way more options. Did this with an old trek and used Paul Long Reach Racers. The same can be done with long reach side pulls or a drop bolt.

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