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02-03-2013, 07:19 PM #1
Now in the PNW
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Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
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02-04-2013, 03:33 AM #2
Chase Cyclery
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I would agree with Owlie, that the wheels more than likely are 27". I know that you mentioned that you wanted a new drivetrain, but I would also tend to think that you have a freewheel rather than a cassette... which means quite often a good mechanic can bring those back to life. A drivetrain that is friction also does not wear the drivetrain like todays bikes, so once everything is up and running, it will last for a very long time. Good luck with the rebuild, as others have mentioned, get an estimate from a shop/mechanic that you trust and enjoy the process!
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02-04-2013, 03:11 PM #3
Trail ready!
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Well, I found a place that can sandblast the frame so I can paint it. I'm thinking of a sage green, that would set off a honey Brooks nicely.
Now I just want to do it for the project, I won't be riding it for many, many months. Yeah, it's a low level, crappy 30 year old bike, but it's a bike they don't make anymore.
I just hope the bike mechanic I met doesn't try to talk me out of it. I may have to bring in cookies along with the labor charges.
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