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Bowden cable

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:30 am
by Alan Webster
Madhu / Ian I believe that Bowden cable is so called as a result of cable systems patented by Frank Bowden founder of the Raleigh Bicycle Company Alan Webster UK TA 3239
--- In mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com, ian thomson wrote: > Hi Madhu. I believe that "Bowden" is a brand name. > Or should I say was a brand name. It refers to a > specific type of multi-stranded woven wire cable which > was often used for it's high strength to weight ratio. > You never hear the name nowadays so I am probably > just showing my age here. > > Ian Thomson > > > ------------> > > Is " Bowden " a brand name ? > > > > Best regards > > Madhu > > > > > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com