Parts you would buy just for the name.

[Hover Fly]

Combing the usual for NOS parts for the newly ordered frame I came across this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/nos-suntour-rear-derailleur-skitter-/142663570648
Totally unsuitable, but somehow that name seems so apt for an early derailleur.
Anymore?

 

[AndyRM]

https://www.evanscycles.com/cove-handjob-xc-frame-2006-00126407

 

[AndyRM]

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/kona-sutra-adventure-road-bike-2020

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71092

 

[AndyRM]

https://fatchance.bike/product/slim-chance-truetemper/

 

[Drago]

I bought a Shimano positron derailleur. Didn't need it, have no use for it, butnthe name sounded so science fiction!

 

[Globalti]

As a mountain biker I was a big fan of Suntour XC Pro thumbshifters, not just because I liked the name but also because I liked their tiny jewel-like character and minimalism. I've just thrown away three old sets which had lost the friction on the LH shifter.

 

[Mo1959]

Specialized Cobble Gobbler seat post

I have a couple and like them even although they look a bit strange. Out of production now I think.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Anything with Campagnolo on it.

 

[Moodyman]

Anything with Campagnolo on it.

Ah...but...do you pronounce it as Cam pag nollo or as Campanyolo?

 

[Tail End Charlie]

Surly Jethro Tule.

 

[All uphill]

Kojak tyres.

Such a clever piece of marketing, to tell us that they are meant to be bald.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Ah...but...do you pronounce it as Cam pag nollo or as Campanyolo?

Depends whether you're in posh company or not.

As long as you don't call it "Campy".

 

[Moodyman]

Depends whether you're in posh company or not.

As long as you don't call it "Campy".

I'm an Italophile and recall visiting Ellis Briggs cycles who were an authorized Campag dealer.

I mentioned a 'Cam pan yolo' part and the owner, lifelong cycling enthusiast in his 60s, couldn't understand what I said. It took a couple of attempts and he said in his broad Yorkshire accent: "you mean Cam pag nollo?".

I chuckled and daren't correct him.

 

[ColinJ]

I bought a Shimano positron derailleur. Didn't need it, have no use for it, butnthe name sounded so science fiction!

I own Campagnolo Neutron and Proton wheels.

 

[midlife]

Back in the 70's there were tubs you could buy pronounced Wankerbower, I'd buy them lol