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Old 03-27-20 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kross57
I do hate to see a bike parted out, especially when the frame is still good and the components have no extraordinary value. I think I will get it in good, rideable condition, and let someone else enjoy it.A nice home project while I am waiting out the storm.
Not a good candidate for part out. Its all about high end parts. With lower end parts best to make it rideable and enjoy.

Part out candidates, list is not complete. There are always exceptions:

Road bikes:
Campy
Shimano Dura Ace, Ultegra or 600
Suntour Cyclone, Sprint, Superbe, Superbe Pro
Any good quality triple crankset
Some Sugino doubles


MTBs:

Shimano XT or XTR, Shimano Deerhead
Suntour XC Pro
Thumb shifters
Any good quality triple crankset


Now on really desirable bikes, best to leave original and unmolested!!

+100 The "best" part outs is when the frame has a fatal flaw, like crash damage or similar.
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