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    Logos on parts

    Early high-end components where chemically etched then laser etching became the #1 go to. Typically chain rings were milled logos where structural failure was rarely an issue. Stems, bars, and seatposts NEVER (at least from companies that knew their head from their ass)!
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    HOUSE OF LOOPTAIL on FB for retro repop tyres and maybe more

    I've traded Emails with the guy and later learned he is also friend of a fellow that is a former employee/ good friend of mine. He is REALLY enthusiastic about the early Mt. Bike culture and has a collection of "world class" bikes. My guess is that he is doing this business for the love not the...
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    Mystery and Unidentified Parts

    Mt. Cycle hardtail prototype maybe?
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    No rhyme no reason just 1 Retrobike pic per post.

    Too funny! The girl on the right was an old girlfriend of mine back in the early/ mid 80's. A REALLY GOOD RIDER! We pioneered a bunch of trails in Northern Baja, Mexico together.
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    Don Cook has Passed away

    I just read that Don Cook of the famous "Crusty Butt" (Crested Butte) Cook Bros. has died. I do have to hand it to him though, he died while doing what he loved... Trail riding!
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    1979 VVA Topanga! back in action

    Victor was a friend & client of mine. I loved his creativity and loved that he didn't give a "FLYING F" about what people though of his designs or himself!
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    Custom head badges

    Sterling Silver
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    Decent Hans 'No Way' Rey short film.

    I first met Hans when he showed up his first time in Laguna Canyon with Kevin Norton for a RADS ride (and his second day in America).
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    Cook Bros. F-Type Crank Mold

    You guys have to "keep a wrinkle in it" and stuff it back in your shorts! It is just bicycle parts...Granted rare and expensive bicycle parts, but still just bicycle parts!:LOL:
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    Cook Bros. F-Type Crank Mold

    That is one of the first handful of test "pressing's" of the Cook Bros. Racing F Crank. It was pressed in a 2000 ton hydraulic forging press. The first operation is to see if the shape turned out right/ correct 👍. More material than necessary is used in this phase so as not to forge a...
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    Silverfish 1993 Fat Chance Ti

    It takes some "elbow grease"! On anodized parts the laser etching is burning off the anodizing leaving bare aluminum logo. All the "high end" cranksets were made of 7075-T6 which has zinc in it for strength, but makes the material more likely to corrode. Laser etching Titanium just roughs...
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    Is there a Thread for "Bikes one has owned" and "never should have sold"

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    No rhyme no reason just 1 Retrobike pic per post.

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    Silverfish 1993 Fat Chance Ti

    FYI: Use a pencil eraser to clean up the laser etching on your bars and cranks! With a little "elbow grease" you will get the etching looking brand new.
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    Cook Bros racing dog bone crank questions & opinions

    If you believe half of what is written in this thread... I've got some nice beach front property in Nevada I'd love to sell you!
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    For Sale Yeti Grips

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    For Sale Yeti Grips

    Genuine! ( I was given them by John Parker) $ 40 OBO Cash, Personally meeting in Guadalupe, California Cash sent by USPS, UPS, Fedex Personal check sent by USPS, UPS, Fedex (Shipping item after check clears bank) Paypal (Buyer responsible for all additional costs) Shipping: @ Actual Cost USPS...
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    Mystery and Unidentified Parts

    Pulstar Hubs
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    Old Skool Adverts--- Got a Favorite, Post it.

    Antonio Colombo is a very cool guy. Back in the day (late 80's thru 90's) we talked a lot at the Interbike & Eurobike party's. He really cared about cycling and dug all the small American companies n (like mine). Very different from Valentino Campagnolo who only cared about yachting.
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    Karma Cook Designs frame/fork + “stuff”

    Craig Cook is the frame builders name and CBR frames were never fillet brazed!
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