{"product_id":"nos-edco-bmx-competition-headset-red-ano-1st-gen-italian-threaded-1970s-1980s","title":"NOS(?) EDCO BMX Competition Headset: Red Ano - 1st Gen - Italian Threaded - 1970's 1980's","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e32.6mm flange diameter for BMX frames! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEdco of Switzerland is known for making high precision bicycle components since 1902, like most Swiss things (Watches, knives, cheese?).  This headset is completely made of alloy, and weighs a scant 108 grams.  The bearing retainers are a unique design that allows the bearings to be removed for cleaning without bending the retainer parts.  This is a first generation version, in the style of the Super Record 4041 or Suntour Superbe Pro!  The first gen ran from ~late 1970's to mid 1980's, before it was replaced with an aero styled one closer to C-Record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAside from being a high end upgrade for classic road bikes, the early EDCO was loved by old school vintage bmx riders too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis one appears to be never installed NOS, but has a bit of shop wear from being stored without it's box.  A few little marks in the ano here and there, but I don't see any sign the flanges were installed or tool marks.  Let's call it near mint or better, show bike worthy for all but the very cleanest NOS bicycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1\" threaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e32.6mm flange diameter for BMX frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eItalian threads 24F x 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRed anodized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAlloy construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e108g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EDCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53531455815820,"sku":"012407","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/leroica_bicycle_parts_campagnolo_ta_legnano_classic_rendezvouz_modolo_edco_housing_bottle_cage_Hoods_pads_19500__55217.1738285353.1280.1280_5e1e4628-5161-44e6-b680-96192c2f408e.jpg?v=1791042800","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nos-edco-bmx-competition-headset-red-ano-1st-gen-italian-threaded-1970s-1980s","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}