Double-E F Gold Trader Feedback View Jan 4, 2024 #1 Are these the real ones, or were they also copied at some point? I am in doubt due to the fully threaded steel axles..
Are these the real ones, or were they also copied at some point? I am in doubt due to the fully threaded steel axles..
S scant Retro Wizard Feedback View Jan 4, 2024 #2 The first ringle cam twists had that fully threaded main axle. I've seen & owned several sets like that
The first ringle cam twists had that fully threaded main axle. I've seen & owned several sets like that
elite504 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View Jan 4, 2024 #3 Very early ones were fully threaded, M5. Very very very early ones were fully threaded 3/16". They look ok to me (see link in my footer).
Very early ones were fully threaded, M5. Very very very early ones were fully threaded 3/16". They look ok to me (see link in my footer).
Vesatoro Cannondale Fan Jan 4, 2024 #4 There are some comments about the first ones to be with fully threaded steel rods https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...-release-skewers-dont-call-them-holey.462945/ https://www.mtbr.com/threads/what-are-these.694542/
There are some comments about the first ones to be with fully threaded steel rods https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...-release-skewers-dont-call-them-holey.462945/ https://www.mtbr.com/threads/what-are-these.694542/
fettler Senior Retro Guru Jan 4, 2024 #5 Fully threaded are genuine but early type. Picture here shows OMAS copies, see the middle of the pivot is hollowed out. Nut is more tapered along its length than a genuine one.
Fully threaded are genuine but early type. Picture here shows OMAS copies, see the middle of the pivot is hollowed out. Nut is more tapered along its length than a genuine one.
Double-E F Gold Trader Feedback View Jan 4, 2024 #6 Thanks for your fast, comprehensive, insightful and visually supported replies, fellas!