Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,811
Likes: 1,786
From: Northern California
Bikes: Cheltenham-Pedersen racer, Boulder F/S Paris-Roubaix, Varsity racer, '52 Christophe, '62 Continental, '92 Merckx, '75 Limongi, '76 Presto, '72 Gitane SC, '71 Schwinn SS, etc.
Thanks for the warning about the bb height, especially since I have two-sided pedals on it right now. I'm fitting a pair of SPD-SL's right now!
It fits and rides a ton better since I raised the levers on the bars, moved the rear axle forward, and fitted 28mm Pasela tires that measure an actual 26mm on the narrow Torelli Master rims.
I'm pondering a different handlebar, a 6s freewheel conversion and older crankset and derailers. It's a surprisingly fun ride as it is.
Stripping it of paint would be like doing an excavation, but unlikely I will dedicate the time and effort since this one is a bit small for me.
Any photos out there of what these early-60's examples looked like when new?