Originally Posted by
tugrul
Those are pretty good looking for what I assume are low end parts.
I changed out the handlebar (Wald) and stem (SR Custom), and the shifter is a Suntour ratcheting piece from the Centurion Commuter 5 (which, when coupled to that Shimano RD, is as nice as any Simplex Retrofriction setup!). Grips were added too; otherwise, it's the same build as original.
The Chang Star brake levers aren't bad, if a bit prone to bending - sideways. They put the power down though; just wish the MX calipers would do so, because they don't.
Originally Posted by
Chris W.
imho: I think an IGH/drum brake rear hub and dyno/drum brake front hub would be cool on this bike.
I'm very tempted to swap out the 3-pound steel crankset and set it up as an MTB for Virginia Key here - not sure this one is necessarily suggests an IGH.
Mind you, I bought this as a flip - it looks more as if it's waltzing into my collection!
-Kurt