Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 618
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Bikes: 1974 Schwinn Paramount, 1980 Raleigh Competition GS, 1986 Vitus 979, 1988 Trek 360, 1991 Trek 7000 MTB, 1999 Burley Rumba tandem
Regarding the chimes, for purity of the sound, be aware that it's going to be difficult to get them just right. Brazed-on cable guides, shifter bosses, bottle mounts, etc. will alter the tonal quality. So will butted tubing.
Cosmetically, the striker (if a cog) will beat the tar out of them. And they'll rust.
On second thought, to hell with all that. They'll be so freaking cool it won't matter.