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Old 03-03-12 | 02:09 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

My "new" Premio is far from done at this point, but it's shaping up to be a good rider after some TLC. I repacked the bottom bracket, replaced the RD cable housing (although I may change it for a white one to keep the look "bright"), swapped the 42T inner ring for a 39T I had knocking around, and changed the crusty old Vittoria 700x23 tires with some Panaracer Pasela 700x28s. They went on straight and ride so comfortably, I've forgiven them for measuring only 26mm.



Still to do: Clean up the brake hoods, swap the 13-21T freewheel for a 14-28T when my FW tool arrives in the mail, and repack the headset.

One thing I've noticed about this bike is that the head tube is steep and there isn't much trail, so it can be a little twitchy and prone to shimmy.

- Scott

Last edited by ThermionicScott; 03-04-12 at 01:46 AM. Reason: Tires have stretched a little with inflation. Yay.
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