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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
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The vintage Dura Ace is a fun touch, Odie! Between that, the shift levers, and the Brooks, someone might be a little perplexed as to the periodof the bike!
As Poguemahone said, all the bits on these rigs are trash, but it's probably more the calipers than the levers causing your brake issues. I did replace both on mine, though.
My next mod is handlebars; I'm going with Soma Hwy One compact bars in black. The shallow drop is appealing, and they'll definitely look better, though I'm a little concerned about losing reach. Civia has a 26.0 clamp compact, the Emerson, but I'm not a fan of the bend on that one. We'll see.
Anyway, enjoy your new bike, Odie.