Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Ha, not much is original since i got it as a bare frame. The geometry is really perfect for stable riding over many hours. Below is a rundown.
I cant tell from your pic- does the driveside chainstay have a spot to place spokes that doubles as a chainslap protector? I see yours has 3 bottle mounts and a chain holder as well as full size pump peg- its just itchin to be loaded down with gear and taken for an adventure!
Original
- frame
- fork
- headset
- cantilever brakes
- seatpost
New
- bars(Velo Orange)
- stem(Velo Orange)
- wheelset(Salsa Delgado rims with Tiagra hubs)
- chain
- cassette
- front derailleur(Shimano Sora)
Used
- crankset(period correct Shimano Deore 48/38/36)
- bar end shifters(9sp Shimano from ebay)
- Aero brake levers(tektro)
- sadddle(ebay Brooks B17)
- rear derailleur (late 90s Shimano XT from ebay)
- pedals(Shimano A530 from ebay)
I like that you did not feel beholden to replicate the original. Yes, there is a spoke holder (with two spokes, assumed to be original), but on the left chain stay--and plenty of pock marks on the right stay.
Did you have the frame cold set for the 130mm wheel, or do you just slide it in? (like I do with ease on my De Rosa) Although I might switch over to a Shimano FW-RD-Shifter set up, I think I will keep the 126mm/27"/canti thing going.