Nicest bar end plug ever

[pdmtong]

As seen on an 83 Sachs with 50th group
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161130/5d4765983a9a647a94c68d71082bd2ed.jpg

[ultraman6970]

:beer:

[eddief]

I swear.

[cadence90]

See. Raise. :)


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tulio-Campagnolo-50th-Anniversary-Handlebar-Plugs-Bar-End-Caps-NOS-new-gold-rare-/222327662163?hash=item33c3c2e653:g:oPEAAOSwA3dYExY q

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oPEAAOSwA3dYExYq/s-l1600.jpg

[merlincustom1]

I'm goin' with the raise.

[cadence90]

I'm goin' with the raise.
:beer: :D :beer:

[pdmtong]

See. Raise. :)
That's pretty great!

The RS owner had those custom made (back in 1983) from some crank bolts.

[AngryScientist]

i bet you or i could come up with some better alternatives from our collection, no? :D

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/whisky-glass-whisky-cork-bottle-lying-41320045.jpg

[dustyrider]

I'm all about the cork! Gotta drink in order to recycle.

[Aaron O]

I'll take these m'self...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Pinkasonic/588AB05E-010C-4307-995E-7B24A26218A9_zpsfirjaq2z.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Pinkasonic/588AB05E-010C-4307-995E-7B24A26218A9_zpsfirjaq2z.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Marnati/1C6D3772-F347-4100-A8B2-E4D7E2257AEC_zpshyldmbr1.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Marnati/1C6D3772-F347-4100-A8B2-E4D7E2257AEC_zpshyldmbr1.jpg.html)

[djg21]

I have a set of the wooden plugs sold by Ray at HandleBra. They're really nice.

http://store.handlebra.com/Exotic_Wood_caps_p/hbcc-caps.htm

[rounder]

I have a set of the wooden plugs sold by Ray at HandleBra. They're really nice.

http://store.handlebra.com/Exotic_Wood_caps_p/hbcc-caps.htm

Same here and I liked them. I went back to the site the other day to buy some more, but it looks like they are no longer offered.

What ever happened to Ray...he used to be here all of the time.

[11.4]

I like the RS set, if for no reason than that they aren't plastic. Everybody has made plastic end plugs and copies of them. Plugs that are actually machined down from bolts are pretty cool. Even better if the threads were left on and attached to an alloy expansion unit inside the bar.

We need a thread of the nicest little features people have put on Richard Sachs frames. Starting with Grant McLean's little RS cutout on the inside front face of the top tube where it's only visible with the seat post out. I had three (I don't think I missed one, Richard?) Sachs frames and loved all of them. I had one that was made with double-tapered seat stays just like on very early Colnago Supers and with a yellow and white paint job just like a Confente I once had. There's something elegant about how these touches work on a Sachs -- never gaudy or ostentatious like on so many other frames.

[gomango]

Agreed. :)

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3745/13726192353_8a2853cde7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mUWjLR)DSCN1369 (https://flic.kr/p/mUWjLR) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr



I'll take these m'self...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Pinkasonic/588AB05E-010C-4307-995E-7B24A26218A9_zpsfirjaq2z.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Pinkasonic/588AB05E-010C-4307-995E-7B24A26218A9_zpsfirjaq2z.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Marnati/1C6D3772-F347-4100-A8B2-E4D7E2257AEC_zpshyldmbr1.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Marnati/1C6D3772-F347-4100-A8B2-E4D7E2257AEC_zpshyldmbr1.jpg.html)

[seric]

I use a couple of these in my Sachs, really dig the repurposed campy bolts though.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2015974/ebay/forumjunk/GEORGE-T-STAGG-BTAC-barrel-proof-2010-bourbon-_1.jpg

[rounder]

I like the RS set, if for no reason than that they aren't plastic. Everybody has made plastic end plugs and copies of them. Plugs that are actually machined down from bolts are pretty cool. Even better if the threads were left on and attached to an alloy expansion unit inside the bar.

We need a thread of the nicest little features people have put on Richard Sachs frames. Starting with Grant McLean's little RS cutout on the inside front face of the top tube where it's only visible with the seat post out. I had three (I don't think I missed one, Richard?) Sachs frames and loved all of them. I had one that was made with double-tapered seat stays just like on very early Colnago Supers and with a yellow and white paint job just like a Confente I once had. There's something elegant about how these touches work on a Sachs -- never gaudy or ostentatious like on so many other frames.

Good idea, but I think it should be on any custom frame where the builder went out of his way to make the bike special and different. I bought a frame from Kelly Bedford where he carved the lugs and cutouts. To me, it is really pretty, and Kelly went out of his way.

[cadence90]

Agreed. :)

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3745/13726192353_8a2853cde7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/mUWjLR)DSCN1369 (https://flic.kr/p/mUWjLR) by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/]

Who makes those?

[cadence90]

Good idea, but I think it should be on any custom frame where the builder went out of his way to make the bike special and different. I bought a frame from Kelly Bedford where he carved the lugs and cutouts. To me, it is really pretty, and Kelly went out of his way.

I thoroughly enjoy reading the updates of this thread (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=189661). Great stuff.
.
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[gomango]

Who makes those?

A friend on another forum.

Keen eye for detail.

Incredible fit and he matches frame color and contrasting details.

PM and I can put you in touch if interested.

[Peter B]

As seen on an 83 Sachs with 50th group
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161130/5d4765983a9a647a94c68d71082bd2ed.jpg



<snip>

I like the RS set...

I call. :beer::beer::beer:





<snip>

We need a thread of the nicest little features people have put on Richard Sachs frames. Starting with Grant McLean's little RS cutout on the inside front face of the top tube where it's only visible with the seat post out.

Dazza calls this lingerie.

[Aaron O]

A friend on another forum.

Keen eye for detail.

Incredible fit and he matches frame color and contrasting details.

PM and I can put you in touch if interested.

Are we the only ones with these?

[cadence90]

A friend on another forum.

Keen eye for detail.

Incredible fit and he matches frame color and contrasting details.

PM and I can put you in touch if interested.

Sent.

[weisan]

https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5678349/il_570xN.307939675.jpg

http://velojoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/BarEndsEdit.jpg

https://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/ProdImages/ma502_lg.jpg

http://www.torontocycles.com/images/CNC_Bar_End_Plugs.jpg

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/images/g/BkcAAOSwD0lUkSLF/s-l225.jpg

http://www.cyclollector.com/1387-thickbox_default/nos-handlebar-plugs-3ttt-olympic.jpg

http://www.euroasiaimports.com/ProductCart/pc/catalog/corkroad_852_large.jpg

http://www.velo-heaven.com/images/july15/flanders-plugs-listing1.jpg

http://www.benscycle.com/images/Product/large/304-250.jpg

http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/Products/GUBLEDendcaps.jpg?itok=hX5xFN-T

[Aaron O]

https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5678349/il_570xN.307939675.jpg

http://velojoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/BarEndsEdit.jpg

https://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/ProdImages/ma502_lg.jpg

http://www.torontocycles.com/images/CNC_Bar_End_Plugs.jpg

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/images/g/BkcAAOSwD0lUkSLF/s-l225.jpg

http://www.cyclollector.com/1387-thickbox_default/nos-handlebar-plugs-3ttt-olympic.jpg

http://www.euroasiaimports.com/ProductCart/pc/catalog/corkroad_852_large.jpg

http://www.velo-heaven.com/images/july15/flanders-plugs-listing1.jpg

http://www.benscycle.com/images/Product/large/304-250.jpg

http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/images/Products/GUBLEDendcaps.jpg?itok=hX5xFN-T

You left out the nittos and the vos.

[CampyorBust]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/TasselsCouldbfun_zpspcwzfncc.jpg

Tassels… could be fun.

A more serious response could also be fun.

[rrudoff]

I like these, especially on older bikes with cotton tape

[11.4]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/TasselsCouldbfun_zpspcwzfncc.jpg

Tassels… could be fun.

A more serious response could also be fun.

Well, it certainly captures the spirit of bike parts that are multifunctional. It captures exactly the style many of us expect of Campy users.

[Mzilliox]

and here i thought my Berthoud Bar ends were excessive. love the first set, those are by far the best. so classy

[Aaron O]

Well, it certainly captures the spirit of bike parts that are multifunctional. It captures exactly the style many of us expect of Campy users.

And these embody the style we expect from people jealous of campy users:

[Bob Ross]

I like these, especially on older bikes with cotton tape

I have those on my foul weather/commuter bike (which is an older bike fwiw) and I gotta admit I think they look pretty sharp, in a utilitarian, industrial way.

[Bob Ross]

https://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/ProdImages/ma502_lg.jpg

http://www.euroasiaimports.com/ProductCart/pc/catalog/corkroad_852_large.jpg


...but those are glorious.

[Deedub76]

I prefer spent 12GA. brass.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1583/25511149732_cfe6e0bb3c_b.jpg[/url]DSC_2003 (https://flic.kr/p/ESkj2b) by Thrive Cycles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99879310@N02/), on Flickr[/IMG]

[oldpotatoe]

Still have a handfull of these..work well and the price was right..

[Flying Pigeon]

The cool Gios fork crown "coin" also fits in the handlebar. Sorry about the bad pic.

[Louis]

Nice enough for me:

http://www.ultimatecyclestore.com/images/products/components/full/cinelli-bar-end-plugs-black.jpg

[11.4]

And these embody the style we expect from people jealous of campy users:

Totally. But the o-rings? Dare I ask?

[Louis]

Totally. But the o-rings? Dare I ask?

pro·phy·lac·tic
ˌprōfəˈlaktik/
adjective
adjective: prophylactic

synonyms: preventive, preventative, precautionary, protective, inhibitory
"prophylactic measures"

[Peter P.]

And these embody the style we expect from people jealous of campy users:

THAT is funny! Cold, but funny!

[CampyorBust]

Well, it certainly captures the spirit of bike parts that are multifunctional. It captures exactly the style many of us expect of Campy users.

I always thought Campy users are the enlightened ancient souls of the cycling world.

Anyways the idea of tassels seemed pretty neato. So I went out to looks for some, sure enough I found myself in my local small town bizness family super store. I found them but they were not for sale, and I am no thief, I found a $15 set with tassels included, too rich for my blood and no price matching.

But I had to have tassels! Searching high and low I found something that could work, the end result…

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/IMG_2945_zpsaldntjg9.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/IMG_2960_zpso7wsz78r.jpg

Success at last!

Feeling the beans as it were my gaze slowly wandered into my cork collection and I heard the faint voice of Marvin Tikva. Next thing I knew this happened…

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/IMG_2969_zpshplbdicu.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/IMG_2978_zpsgdu9zmig.jpg

[Frankwurst]

Of all the cycling related items I've pissed money away on, bar end plugs are not one of them. Maybe next year.:beer:

[e-RICHIE]

I like the RS set, if for no reason than that they aren't plastic. Everybody has made plastic end plugs and copies of them. Plugs that are actually machined down from bolts are pretty cool. Even better if the threads were left on and attached to an alloy expansion unit inside the bar.

We need a thread of the nicest little features people have put on Richard Sachs frames. Starting with Grant McLean's little RS cutout on the inside front face of the top tube where it's only visible with the seat post out. I had three (I don't think I missed one, Richard?) Sachs frames and loved all of them. I had one that was made with double-tapered seat stays just like on very early Colnago Supers and with a yellow and white paint job just like a Confente I once had. There's something elegant about how these touches work on a Sachs -- never gaudy or ostentatious like on so many other frames.


Yes - I made three for you.

Further to the OP, in the 1970s I made a tap for the inside of Cinelli dim 'bars that, when utilized, allowed me to send my bicycles out into the world with Campagnolo crank dust caps threaded in as a "plug". It was beyond cool and I never saw any other bicycles like this. Some may have had odd parts shoved in. But the tap, encased in a sleeve that enveloped the handlebar, ensured a proper Go-No Go thread fit.

I also used to carve a selection of windows, initials, and shapes into the head tube and seat tube vent areas - these only visible before the frame was assembled. But the feature eventually became ubiquitous in other bicycles and, before long, lost its appeal for me.

The little things.

[Aaron O]

Of all the cycling related items I've pissed money away on, bar end plugs are not one of them. Maybe next year.:beer:




You don't require your barplugs to be vertically stiff, yet compliant?

[Fatty]

Not the "nicest" but sure are different.

Restoration Hardware, are you kidding me?

[Idris Icabod]

Kapz in the UK make engraved bar end plugs. Their stuff is really nice, I got a headset cap as a gift but these at 65 GBP ($82 USD) are too rich for my blood and probably for anyone that might be looking to buy me something for Christmas.

http://www.kapz.com/handlebar-end-plugs/ultimate-engraved-handlebar-end-plugs

[simple]

http://www.kapz.com/handlebar-end-plugs/ultimate-engraved-handlebar-end-plugs



That's hot


and way too $$$$

[Frankwurst]

I prefer spent 12GA. brass.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1583/25511149732_cfe6e0bb3c_b.jpg[/url]DSC_2003 (https://flic.kr/p/ESkj2b) by Thrive Cycles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99879310@N02/), on Flickr[/IMG]

After taking time to look at these I can honestly say if I were to piss money away on bar plugs, these would be the ones. Where do I find them,or do I make my own? Mr. Squirrel prefers I find them.:beer:

[Louis]

http://www.strangemilitary.com/images/content/126257.jpg

[Ronsonic]

I'm goin' with the raise.

Depends on the context. For the '83 all white bar wrap and silver stuff, stick with the opening bid. That raise would look great on a 21st Century ride with carbon stuff.

[weisan]

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we have finally found the winning entry...
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/DSC06271_zpsh09tjoqy.jpg
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=2086183&postcount=1112

[11.4]

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we have finally found the winning entry...
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/PedalPusher33/DSC06271_zpsh09tjoqy.jpg
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=2086183&postcount=1112

Now if those were done with squirrel tails, someone around here would be quite happy.

[Ronsonic]

Now if those were done with squirrel tails, someone around here would be quite happy.

Especially if the squirrel was still attached.