Re: WTB: vintage 3ttt or Cinelli cowhorn time trial bars

On 2008-05-18, Clement Tam <clement_tam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> I'm looking for a set of cowhorn TT bars to complete a vintage build
> I'm doing.  I would prefer the 3ttt bar (I don't know the model name)
> that is straight across at the tops and then does a simple curve
> upward where the brake levers mount.  Cinelli LA84 is also another bar
> I would consider.  I've seen some bars that are very square and have
> funny bends (eg. Cinelli Tempo, 3ttt moscow) - I'm trying to avoid
> these types of bars.  Lemme know whacha got.  Thanks.

Back in the day we made these ourselves: start with a standard bar, 
chop off the drops and mount in the stem upside-down so the ends curve 
up instead of down. You can't get more "authentic vintage" than that.
 
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John (john@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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