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'Best to wear out than rust out' an old guy I knew used to say.
'Best to wear out than rust out' an old guy I knew used to say.
NOS bits dilemma
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Yep... just need to make extra sure I don't chip, scuff or scratch anything whilst sticking it together.
I have an LTS, which I've owned from new. Done a lot of miles in a lot of places on it, but it's been looked after, and wears its years well. About 4 years ago, however, I accidently knocked a crank of a shelf above it and as it fell, it put the tiniest ding into the top tube. Not much bigger than a pin head.
Thing is, every time I look at the bike, all I can see is that ding! So basically, it would be this kind of reaction x 10 for a NOS frameset!
Better take care with that build, huh? :|
Yep... just need to make extra sure I don't chip, scuff or scratch anything whilst sticking it together.
I have an LTS, which I've owned from new. Done a lot of miles in a lot of places on it, but it's been looked after, and wears its years well. About 4 years ago, however, I accidently knocked a crank of a shelf above it and as it fell, it put the tiniest ding into the top tube. Not much bigger than a pin head.
Thing is, every time I look at the bike, all I can see is that ding! So basically, it would be this kind of reaction x 10 for a NOS frameset!
Better take care with that build, huh? :|
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I think collecting NOS parts as spares for a current rider or for a planned build makes sense. I struggle to understand the logic for collecting exotic components that are never coming out of their packaging.
Keeping my (infrequent) retro rider going I will always go NOS for certain parts when they need replacing - drive train, rims, tyres, jockey wheels, etc, and some of these I like to 'stock up' on as I can only see them getting harder to find.
I think collecting NOS parts as spares for a current rider or for a planned build makes sense. I struggle to understand the logic for collecting exotic components that are never coming out of their packaging.
Keeping my (infrequent) retro rider going I will always go NOS for certain parts when they need replacing - drive train, rims, tyres, jockey wheels, etc, and some of these I like to 'stock up' on as I can only see them getting harder to find.
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Evening gents
Being somewhat older than average on here, I have had the pleasure of looking at and buying stuff, that now fetches high prices, because they are NOS.
What I can tell you is, that back when the parts were new and introduced to the marked, I didn't hesitate for one second to get those new parts on the intended bike, and try its functionality out. I never ever had one single thought about collecting or keeping for a sale some 30 years on. The parts were seen as progress to the then current standard, and we were all looking for new improvements, weight savings or just bling no one else had.
This actually helps me to this day, when bikes with soul, functionality of yore and looks are still my main interest. My youngest bike is from 1996, and I simply do not care for what came after. What I do care about is bits, which are mint, pristine or patinated in a graceful way showing their age with pride. I do not mind buying NOS parts, as I really like to have fx. my rear derailleur as beautiful as possible. Even if I do get a NOS part in box and all, nothing has changed over the past 3-4 decades. I still look forward to trying it out; judging its look on the bike and of course functionality. I wouldn't miss it for the world by having parts in boxes not knowing their real potential.
Just a few words from a grumpy old guy still enjoying every moment, I can have on one of my bikes.
K.
Evening gents
Being somewhat older than average on here, I have had the pleasure of looking at and buying stuff, that now fetches high prices, because they are NOS.
What I can tell you is, that back when the parts were new and introduced to the marked, I didn't hesitate for one second to get those new parts on the intended bike, and try its functionality out. I never ever had one single thought about collecting or keeping for a sale some 30 years on. The parts were seen as progress to the then current standard, and we were all looking for new improvements, weight savings or just bling no one else had.
This actually helps me to this day, when bikes with soul, functionality of yore and looks are still my main interest. My youngest bike is from 1996, and I simply do not care for what came after. What I do care about is bits, which are mint, pristine or patinated in a graceful way showing their age with pride. I do not mind buying NOS parts, as I really like to have fx. my rear derailleur as beautiful as possible. Even if I do get a NOS part in box and all, nothing has changed over the past 3-4 decades. I still look forward to trying it out; judging its look on the bike and of course functionality. I wouldn't miss it for the world by having parts in boxes not knowing their real potential.
Just a few words from a grumpy old guy still enjoying every moment, I can have on one of my bikes.
K.
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What's the average on here then?
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I guess the thread is about that tipping point between using good quality used bits on a bike versus breaking into your prized NOS stash. For me, whilst I happily upgraded and replaced stock parts bitd, then rode the shiny new stuff into the ground - this ain't 1996 anymore - and I can't just head down to my LBS to replace that shredded Z-Max or twisted M900 mech.
The concept of "trying something out" doesn't resonate with me much either. For most of us here, there's very little new or unusual to experience when it comes to bikes built pre-97. If you didn't ride it the first time round, chances are you have by now. I guess it's more of an aesthetic choice for me, rather than performance-based. That NOS part doesn't ride any better than a good used part - it just has that special something, which, for me, disappears once it's been fitted and ridden down the street.
Doesn't anyone else wince at the idea of hitting up a muddy December trail with a box fresh group set?
I guess the thread is about that tipping point between using good quality used bits on a bike versus breaking into your prized NOS stash. For me, whilst I happily upgraded and replaced stock parts bitd, then rode the shiny new stuff into the ground - this ain't 1996 anymore - and I can't just head down to my LBS to replace that shredded Z-Max or twisted M900 mech.
The concept of "trying something out" doesn't resonate with me much either. For most of us here, there's very little new or unusual to experience when it comes to bikes built pre-97. If you didn't ride it the first time round, chances are you have by now. I guess it's more of an aesthetic choice for me, rather than performance-based. That NOS part doesn't ride any better than a good used part - it just has that special something, which, for me, disappears once it's been fitted and ridden down the street.
Doesn't anyone else wince at the idea of hitting up a muddy December trail with a box fresh group set?
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True enough - but if most of your retro fleet is at the very least, mint, if not NOS...
Yes - I know what you're going to say.
Time to hit up eBay for another new old ride..
But then this happens:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/like/23217446801 ... rmvSB=true
Arrrgh!!
True enough - but if most of your retro fleet is at the very least, mint, if not NOS...
Yes - I know what you're going to say.
Time to hit up eBay for another new old ride..
But then this happens:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/like/23217446801 ... rmvSB=true
Arrrgh!!
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