Originally Posted by
Wildwood
Nice to keep a bike running well.
The maintenance beyond tires/tubes and periodically cleaning a drivetrain is minimal given the miles and outdoor access they deliver. I'm facing a BB question - what spindle width for a square taper, double crank?
My intention this winter is to overhaul a few vintage wheel hubs. And ski.
edit: and isn't that Tuscany sweet!?! I always wanted a high-end Litespeed (they had sooo many over the years) or Merlin Extralight. Settled for an Extralight look-a-like, with the shaped stays, probably welded in east Tennessee - great bike to 'settle' with, but still.......
Nice looking bike you have. I like those seat stays.
Yes, the Litespeed is still my favorite ride. I researched Litespeed for 6 months before my wife took me to the bike shop to get it. She told me to get the Vortex but I told her I wasn't ready for a bike of that caliber. I'd only been riding for about 1-1/2 years when I bought the Tuscany in April 2001. Getting the Litespeed was one of the best decisions I've made.
Once our out-of-town company leaves this week (Thursday) I'll be doing some major cleaning to the drivetrain and frame.
Just a side note: I guess my 73 y/o brain isn't working these days. I ordered the bottom bracket from Chain Reaction Cycles, not Competitive Cyclist.
