Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-27 Thread Joel Stern
I got lucky, I let the guy know I printed up all of our messages where he stated made in Italy, OMAS. He never replied to me but the issued a credit. I should know better, this was a good reminder. Thanks Garth, Joel On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 4:31 AM Garth wrote: > >Joel, Ebay states in th

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-27 Thread Garth
Joel, Ebay states in the policy to contact the seller first to try to resolve all issues, I forget the exact number of days but it's not that many. If the seller plays "I'm dumb, take the money and run" after that time Ebay will intervene and refund. It may take a online chat, but be polit

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread somervillebikes
I have an OMAS titanium BB spindle in my parts bin... takes standard cartridge bearings. Never used it, but it looks like a fine piece of kit. Anton velolumino.com On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 5:44:38 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > So the eBay story, the seller will no longer answering my mess

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Joel Stern
So the eBay story, the seller will no longer answering my messages, eBay and paypal are no help. Reported to CC company, took card off of paypal and bank balance is now only $5. I have his eBay messages, so they have access where he states that it is an OMAS Italian made hubset so it will not be

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Joel Stern
Yes I have discovered that. Thanks On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 4:01 PM Garth wrote: > > Hey Joel, the hubs in that listing are not OMAS hubs ! They don't even > have a brand label on them. OMAS rear hubs were 126mm and they went out of > business before 135mm hubs were even invented for mtb's. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Garth
Hey Joel, the hubs in that listing are not OMAS hubs ! They don't even have a brand label on them. OMAS rear hubs were 126mm and they went out of business before 135mm hubs were even invented for mtb's. The axle assembly looks very cheap, The QR appears aftermarket. The seller used a brand

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Garth, I just bought them. Finally negotiated no shipping fee. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OMAS-hubs-Set-HIGH-Polish-36h-front-rear-100mm-135mm-Freewheel-Vintage/172519796031?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 2:10 PM Garth wrote: > > No

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Garth
No chances required Joel, they're excellent hubs. I remember seeing the brand in cycle racing books back in the day. http://sscycleworks.com/components/hubs-omas.html The O.M.A.S. company was started in 1960 in Bologna, Italy, as a job shop > for the famed Weber carburetor company. Two years

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Brewster, I am waiting to hear back from the seller On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 2:04 PM Brewster Fong wrote: > Yeah, I think they stopped making bike parts like 40 years ago. But that > doesn't mean what you found isn't good! If it works for you, I say go for > it! Good Luck! > > On Sunday, J

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Brewster Fong
Yeah, I think they stopped making bike parts like 40 years ago. But that doesn't mean what you found isn't good! If it works for you, I say go for it! Good Luck! On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 10:52:51 AM UTC-7 Joel Stern wrote: > Brewster, that was the only thing I could find. I may just take a

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Joel Stern
Brewster, that was the only thing I could find. I may just take a chance and buy the NOS hubs I found. Thanks On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM Brewster Fong wrote: > There is a page on them at the Classic Rendezvous site: > > http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/OMAS.htm > > I remember buying

[RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

2020-07-26 Thread Brewster Fong
There is a page on them at the Classic Rendezvous site: http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/OMAS.htm I remember buying this part kit way back in the mid to late 80s. I still may have a nut or something in my box, but the parts were really light! http://www.bikerecyclery.com/nib-o-m-a-s-compl