{"product_id":"bicycle-wing-nut-lot-of-5-gripfast-huret-luxe-sova-95","title":"Bicycle Wing Nut Lot of 5: Gripfast, Huret Luxe, Sova 95","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBefore Tullio Campagnolo invented quick releases in 1927, the best method of wheel attachment was the axle wing nut.  They provide a tool-free installation and removal, vs traditional axle nuts which require a wrench.  Today, they are loved by fixie riders and for vintage bicycles for a touch of class or originality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHere's a mixed lot of vintage wingnuts.  There's a matching pair of NOS front Huret Luxe nuts, as well as a rear Gripfast, rear Sova 95, and unknown rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*Wingnuts are inherently more dangerous to operate than axle nuts or quick releases.  They are only as tight as you can make them with your hands.  They must be checked on a regular basis.  Not recommended for those without mechanical know-how.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHuret pair is NOS but has finish wear.  Sova is NOS, and the Gripfast and unknown are used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3 orphan rear wingnuts: 3\/8\" (9.5x26mm) threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2 Huret Luxe front wingnuts: 5\/16\" (7.5x24mm) threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Huret","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52588570542220,"sku":"3623","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/IMG_8719_1200x800__66302.1432337269.1280.1280.jpg?v=1791189559","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/bicycle-wing-nut-lot-of-5-gripfast-huret-luxe-sova-95","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}