{"product_id":"nos-vintage-bicycle-wingnuts-verma-bronze-front-5-16-pair-2","title":"NOS Vintage Bicycle Wingnuts: Verma Bronze, Front 5\/16\" Pair (2)","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;\"\u003eThese wingnuts are marked \"Verma Bronze\".  I couldn't find anything about this company on the web, but they appear very well made.  They use bronze threads for durability, and have a nice textured handle.  Included are two for front axles with standard 5\/16\" threads.\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;\"\u003eNew old stock.  Almost no shop wear except very slight oxidation on the base's finish.\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;\"\u003e2 front wingnuts: 5\/16\" (7.5x24mm) threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swoon Cycles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52588547506316,"sku":"3616","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/IMG_8685_verma_bronze_vintage_bike_wingnuts__39642.1432335403.1280.1280.jpg?v=1792340252","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nos-vintage-bicycle-wingnuts-verma-bronze-front-5-16-pair-2","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}