Mystery Parts on Das Kettler

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  • June 12, 2017 at 2:55 am #919476
    Starduster
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    I have come into possession of a Kettler Alu-Rad CityShopper, which had sat abandoned at Pentagon Row for *years*. Worry not- claimed it BY THE BOOK through Arlington County Police. A full suspension city bike- unusual by most any standard. Halfway to a cargo bike. Getting a clean-up, lighting upgrade, and new tires, ready to debut soon.

    It however has a couple of very unusual pieces on it. None of the images of Kettler CityShoppers I have found have them. [ATTACH=CONFIG]14953[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]14954[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]14955[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]14956[/ATTACH]I am certain they are OE, because they are well-integrated and painted to match. John Harpold and Bailey Garfield of Papillon Cycles saw, and had NO idea what they were, or were for. So… guess away!

    The springy thing- We think it is a steering damper/centering device. No clue how the spring attaches to the bar.

    The cylindrical thing? Your guess as good as mine…

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  • July 17, 2020 at 11:49 pm #1106205
    Starduster
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    @Steve O 201885 wrote:

    I think you should send this to Sheldon Brown. If anyone might know, it’s him.

    Except Sheldon is no longer with us. There are several at Harris Cyclery who are carrying on and updating that amazing database…

    What the hell. Should I try?

    July 18, 2020 at 3:51 pm #1106208
    Steve O
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    @ursus 201886 wrote:

    Didn’t he pass away at least 10 years ago?

    I stand by my statement: if anyone might know, it’s him.

    July 18, 2020 at 11:42 pm #1106209
    Starduster
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    @Steve O 201891 wrote:

    I stand by my statement: if anyone might know, it’s him.

    I shall write Harris Cyclery and report back then!

    July 19, 2020 at 12:02 pm #1106215
    Rimas
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    Obviously Das Kettler the round thing is Das Bier Holder!

    July 19, 2020 at 10:11 pm #1106216
    dbb
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    Any chance it could be some form of ratchet for a strap to hold something bulky on the rack?

    July 27, 2020 at 2:41 am #1106226
    Starduster
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    @Steve O 201891 wrote:

    I stand by my statement: if anyone might know, it’s him.

    Steve O: I messaged sheldonbrown.com, the folks who keep and carry forward the Sheldon Brown tradition.

    Their response- “Sorry, no idea.”

    August 2, 2020 at 7:51 pm #1106253
    Steve O
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    @Starduster 201929 wrote:

    Steve O: I messaged sheldonbrown.com, the folks who keep and carry forward the Sheldon Brown tradition.

    Their response- “Sorry, no idea.”

    All right then. Next step: seance.

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