I am really getting the sense that cyclist are hoarders. Not that there is any thing wrong with that, I am probably saying that out of jealousy from some of the other pics that have been posted on the vintage forum.
I use to be lean & mean... Now I'm just an a$$hole!
That's sad. They should be on bikes. Send them back to me.
JG:
this is my general response whenever i see piles of hoarded vintage bits. redistribute the wealth and/or get them on bikes. sad to see nice hardware gathering dust in boxes or sitting in display cases.
this is my general response whenever i see piles of hoarded vintage bits. redistribute the wealth and/or get them on bikes. sad to see nice hardware gathering dust in boxes or sitting in display cases.
How is that any different than all the nice parts hanging on bikes that don't get ridden?
Hey John,
Why not do a short run of brakes, say 500 sets. Minty fresh ones are selling for a lot on the bay. Make em, saturate the market and then take a little vacation on an island off the coast of Belize for a while. When cash wanes, come back later and do the same with your cranks.
Seek: Koski Trailmaster. Breezer Series 2 or 3. Cunningham Racer.
On a serious note, what is the story with all this half there Grafton stuff selling on the bay currently? Say the 25 different drive side only cranks in every color perceived. I have heard different rumors but am curious what you say?
Seek: Koski Trailmaster. Breezer Series 2 or 3. Cunningham Racer.
On a serious note, what is the story with all this half there Grafton stuff selling on the bay currently? Say the 25 different drive side only cranks in every color perceived. I have heard different rumors but am curious what you say?
When I moved back to So Cal I only had so much room. Left a lot of stuff in a storage unit. Then forgot about it. Brought most of the good stuff with me. Someone got a lot of things, storage shelves, tools, bike parts, etc.
When I moved back to So Cal I only had so much room. Left a lot of stuff in a storage unit. Then forgot about it. Brought most of the good stuff with me. Someone got a lot of things, storage shelves, tools, bike parts, etc.
I can't read this forum. Makes me smile. I've got a pair of Mag-lites on my cross bike and another pair in the parts bin. The joystix were awesome cranks. Loved the look. I remember seeing a pair of Grafton clipless pedals in a shop in SF in the early 1990's and drooled on the case.
Hi! I am new to that community and there can't be a better first post than sharing photos of Grafton parts. Here are my NOS NIB speed traps titanium MTB pedals. Enjoy!
It’s remarkable how close the weight of both pedals is. Even todays production methods could not ensure that easily.
You are very welcome and thank you and everybody else for keeping my old parts alive. Need to win the lotto so I can make a few more. I'm running out of what little inventory I had.
Gotta think there are more than a couple German or Swiss guys out there with deep pockets that would bankroll a production run.
Those Euros aren't shy about spending on "vintage" bling.
Big hello John, the last time I saw you was the Anaheim Convention Center Aug. ..1997. Interbike was held there last time. We talked about 10 years ago, you sent me 5 set of clips for the pedals.
I purchased a hat ( which I wear ever bike ride since 1997 ) Ti bottom bracket and TI PEDALS (1995) Excelerator. Which broke 2 years ago.
That what I wish you would put back on the assembly line.
BIKE WORLD NEEDS INNOVATORS LIKE YOURSELF !!!!
thanks for everything.
Hey jsteach, What broke on your pedals? I might have some spare parts. Wish I would have kept one of those hats for myself. I miss doing the trades. Good times.
Thank you,
John Grafton
After 12,000 miles you would have thought it would last longer. LOL Attachment 875003
Pin came out and could use 8 rubbers.
I have been looking for someone to duplicated the hat/ every where I go
I have to tell um It 27 years old. Big John your hats better
than your pedals. Attachment 875005
Winning lottery ticket would be nice. Were you able to find the tooling for the cleats? John if you tell me what kind of rubber it is I can probably go to Granger and get it. also the pin., probably can find it if I Iknew the dimensions or what it is made of
.thanks again John
The girl rules! I have stickers to send to all. I think I still have your address. T-shirts coming soon. Will keep in touch. Love you all and thank you. All you guy's and girls make my day.
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Originally Posted by girlonbike
Only cleats for the speed traps, fat finger and stop cable hangers are missing. Otherwise the grafton collection would be complete.
