Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,231
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
You just gave me an idea for rebuilding my Cross Check. I'll keep the drum brake front wheel, convert the bike to fixed, and it won't be excessively heavy any more. I won't even install a rear brake.