Originally Posted by
devinfan
Too small!?!? I wouldn't care if it was mine, just raise the seatpost and get a longer stem. For example, my ideal size is 56cm, but I can ride anything from a 52 to 59 or 60 if I really like the bike. Just make some adjustments and then tell yourself "All this time I was a 56 and I didn't even know it!" then you won't worry about it anymore. Your bike looks like a 56cm square to me. Anyway don't let a centimeter or two spoil your fun, that's for sure..
I will try a couple of things for sure to try to get a better fit and ride the bike a bit. Most of my vintage bikes are 58 or 60 TT.
73/73, 30mm drop, 428 chainstays to middle of wheel slot. seat tube 560 center to top, 560 TT.
I noticed one of the rims was a super champion. There are also two high-flange sets. One is Weinmann and the other may have been Nisi.
Where can I find more info on this gem? I have seen the CR info.
I think I would be inclined to get it very very clean, polish the rust spots on the chrome, do some paint fill and level on the tubes and do my best to bring out the color on the frame details.
On the components, clean and repair any crash damage and replace any bent or damaged fasteners etc. I looked the frame over and found no dents.
I have another saddle about 20% better but this one is perfect.
The paint is very thin but it's pretty solid like the transfers. The owner kept it well lubed and it's perfectly tuned and as smooth as warm butter on the stand. The shifting is intuitive. I have some perfect levers and hoods for this bike as well.
What would you guys (and gals) do with this bike? I am still in shock really and feel like the Dali Lahma borrowed my van to "move some stuff" or something. It's a little too small and haven't worked around that yet.