I agree that the collectability of classic Japanese parts has indeed begun. In addition to SunTour, Shimano AX is starting to become collectable. I was hoping AX would remain in disfavor until I collect enough AX components to complete the Japanese aero frame I got from Dale a while back, but no such luck. Maybe I can get some of those Japanese collectors to trade me AX components for French.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
KCTOMMY wrote:
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> Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 3:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Classicrendezvous] Another high for collectible parts?
>
> >Hi, Jerry and all,
> >
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> >How about vintage Japanese parts? How many more years to wait, 10, 20,
> or
> >25 years?? Any thoughts, Jery or anyone??
> >
> >KEN TODA, over the hill Jap rider in Piedmont, NC, 26 yeras in the USA, 22
> >yeras in Japan.
> >
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> I think the vintage Japanese parts boom has already started. Suntour seems
> to be leading the way. Suntour Cyclone GT derailers routinely go for $70
> dollars on eBay, or thereabouts. Likewise, Suntour Bar Con shifters run
> around $35 to $40 dollars on eBay. And of course the Rivendell boys are
> forever touting the merits of Suntour Retrofriction down tube shifters. Not
> earth shattering prices compared to hundreds of $ for French stuff, but
> considering the original price, the price of new stuff, and the prices paid
> for comparable shimano stuff, I think it's a substantial premium. No doubt
> it has something to do with rarity too. I think the rarer, top end bikes
> like Miyatas and Fujis could be next.
>
> Tom Adams in Cold Kansas City