Re: [CR]Speaking of the ASC

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Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:28:28 -0500
From: "G L Romeu" <romeug@comcast.net>
To: Emily O'Brien <emilyonwheels@emilysdomain.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Speaking of the ASC
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cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

I wrote them about it a month ago, they curtly replied to keep checking with their blog, up to now, nothing.... http://sunrace-sturmeyarcher.blogspot.com/2007/10/sunrace-driven-2008-product-preview.html

it is not in their new for early 2008 listing which is a shame cause i have an late 50's Gillot road track waiting for it...

the latest 'poll' they request is
> If Sturmey Archer introduced limited color options for hubs, what colors would your like to see? I am afraid that paisley is not a choice... gabriel romeu in rainy chesterfield nj usa,

Emily O'Brien wrote:
> A slightly off-topic question, but has anyone heard anything recently about the rumors of Sturmey Archer resurrecting the ASC? Someone from the company sent some stuff about it to the fixed gear list awhile ago, including a link to a survey asking how much slop people thought would be appropriate. Then I think there was a message thanking survey participants, or something.
> Does anyone have any news???
>
> Emily O'Brien
> fantasizing about variable-geared fixed drivetrains (and sorely tempted by an ASC for sale!)
> Medford, MA

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