Originally Posted by
Kanegon
Something's missing..., perhaps a rear rack? A nice classic Vetta should do the trick, but suppose you've already mapped this out. You've made some great choices.
Doesn't the catalog have it spec'd with a 126mm hub? So how do you reckon it was the first year with 9 speed brifters?
the 1993 models were spaced with the new modern standard 130mm spacing. so everything is compatible with the newer stuff (unless the BB30 or something similar takes over).
I've read that the fully loaded RB-1 with brifters were in the $1,500 range back in the day.
Such a beautiful day in Brooklyn today mid 50's sunny crisp in
February ....?! after the ride I took some pics....
The old leather seat experiment is over... I went back to my usual road bike seat (Selle San Marco Caymano)
25c Conti 4000s w/ reflective stripes. Its more comfortable for sure and can handle fire-roads just fine. Plus the reflective stripes are both safer and cool looking (two rolling rings of white during night).
finally found a 22.2-to-31.6 threadless-threaded adaptor, that sits flush onto the headset/stem, on eBay (for $16). Also the Sheldon Fender Nuts keep this bike easily fender ready and practical.
I'm really happy with the weight so far. Especially with the larger tires.