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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Bikes: Focus trash find commuter, Eddy Merckx Corsa, BP Stealth TT bike, Leader 720 TT bike, Boardman Comp Hybrid drop bar conversion, Quantec CX budget cyclocross build, SerottaNOS frameset ready to build up!
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The first ‘upgrade’ will be to switch the bloody brake housing over from Uk to Europe! I can’t cope with the front brake on the right hand side lever.
then maybe a better saddle. I like racing bike saddles for the ladies market; very light but wider for my fat arse.
the V brakes need to be stripped and their pivots cleaned. Likewise the frame hinge could do with a bit of oil. Just basic stuff really, the bike has sat for a while.
I might stick on a front dynamo but unbeknownst to me, the bike came with two really good Cateye lights (maybe £20s-worth?)
the fit seemed ok but an actual test ride was limited to just standing over the bike in the guy’s spare bedroom. I’ve seen that Tern make a quick release stem extension thing if it’s a bit short up front.
New project, always fun!