neo_pop_71

I'm finally done with my 1988 Schwinn Cimarron LE! I played around with the gearing, both front and rear, and that meant swapping different wheels. In the end it was the "Deerhead" XT derailleurs and brakes that worked the best. I had to play with the adjustment screws on the derailleurs, out in the back to get all 8 cogs of the 13-32T freewheel, and in on the front since i wasn't running the 28T chain ring on the 50/39 Super Maxy cranks. After a few months if I dig the set up and want to stay with it, I'm going to dump the cheap Shimano brifters and pick up a set of Campy Ergos. It's a utility build with the mix of old and new components, I'm sure that mix offends the purists, but I wanted to go with what worked best regardless of being period correct. I'm definitely enjoying the bike... what's not to love about a fillet brazed and lugged 4130 bike!