In a message dated 3/17/2004 5:59:24 PM PST, themaaslands@comcast.net writes:
Ralph is offering a neat little doo-dad on ebay:
These were commonly used on track bikes and were designed to hold the nose of
the saddle at a constant height. You attach it to the nose of the saddle
(underneath) and around the top tube. You then dial it in to the perfect height
and voilà. They really do add quite a bit of pizzazz to your vintage track bike.
I have a couple of these myself in my stash but don't want to sell them as I
believe they are quite difficult to find.
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Steven Maasland
Moorestown, NJ
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I don't know the Ralph that is selling this item, but I have seen this thing
most commonly used on Madison Track racers from back in the 20s and 30s. You
are correct in that they do add quite a bit of pizzazz to your vinatge track
bike. But there is a reason why they fell into disfavor, and it wasn't because
they were must-have items. cheers-
Dave Anderson
Cut Bank MT