I have a SR Royal stem on a 78 Centurion that came with Suntour Cyclone (predating Superbe) that matches the description of the stem. I have assumed that Superbe group came out of the parts that made up a Suntour high end "Cyclone Group" from 78 - Gran Compe brakes, SR Royal stem, crank and SR seat post, Suzue Pro-am hubs. How much of the Superbe group did Suntour make?
David Stow
Jacksonville Beach, Fl
> Greetings to all,
> I purchased an early 80s (I think) Torpado, with a Superbe stem. The
stem
> is anodized a sort of fuscia (sp?) color, but then covered with black
paint.
> The paint has worn off in places that receive rubbing, exposing the
> pinkish/purplish/ red color below. There is a vertical slotted cutout in
the
> bar clamp. I've never seen any Suntour stems before so I do not know if
this
> is normal, or unique. I wonder if anyone knows the approx. year of make,
the
> quality level, and if the black coating was original, or done after
purchase.
> Thanks!
>
> Best regards,
> Mark (I love my Torpado bikes) Agree
> Detroit MI