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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
Re the brakes, (forgive me if this has already been mentioned) but the cables should be routed behind the handlebars. The front brake cable enters the brake at an odd angle, which surely is reducing its effectiveness. Looks like the cottered crank could beokay with just a replacement bolt, but I would lose the battered chain guard and consider something
a replacement like this.
Also, check out The Bicycle Pull-Apart in Seattle. Lots of options for used replacement parts. May be a good source for a new derailleur if indeed yours is beyond repair (other other parts, cables, etc.).
http://testwp.bpaseattle.com/
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'72 Cilo Pacer (x2) • '72 Peugeot PX10 • ‘72 Gitane Gran Tourisme • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Motobecane Grand Jubile • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • ‘80 Colnago Super • ‘81 Univega Super Special • ‘82 Zinn • ‘84ish Mystery Custom • '85 A.L.A.N Cyclocross • '85 De Rosa Pro • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
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Last edited by gaucho777; 06-27-11 at 10:13 PM.