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Odessey straddle Rod!
Phew… that was an awsome improvement back in the early 90′
It’s an over thought out straddle cable for canti brake. Control Tech?
Odyssey straddle for cantis
Odessey Straddle Rod.
Avid Tri-Dangle. I had 2. They were sweet when high end canti’s were hard to keep adjusted.
Odyssey Straddle Rod.
Oh…its to early…Loki is right…damn…gratz
Oh I almost bought a pair of these. Are they worth it? If anything, they sure look cool…
campy mechanical mustache. circa 1955.
The latest in red anodized, hip replacement technology…
Had ‘em. Looked blingy, but didn’t like them. Sold to Spankye. Sorry Spankye.
Odyssey Straddle Rods. I’ve got a pair on my Cross-Check. Mine are purple, too.
I have a set of these in my parts bin. I should put them on something.
Odyssey straddle rod, I just sold one on retrobike.
I had one sitting on a shelf, girlfriend saw it, thought it was an adult video.. Straddle The Rod
Pathetic, I not only know what it is but also have one in purple.Looking for a match.
Campy Seatpost.
Answer from Jeff at First Flight Bicycles: Odyssey Straddle Rod
Don’t remember what they’re called but I’ve had one on a Klein Attitude since the mid-90s.