Thread: What were some of the common 'trick' modifications to road bikes back in the 70s/80s?
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Old 12-22-23 | 07:57 AM
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Bikes: 1977 Tom Kellogg Nr. 27 - 1984 Bob Jackson - 1987 Alpineer - 1999 Bianchi - 2002 LeMond Buenos Aries- 2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro - 2024 Gravity 29er 2-Speed Rigid MTB

Titanium components from Pino Morroni. I had his quick-release skewers on my Assenmacher late 70s. Interesting article here: TheRetroGrouch - Pino




Also, Modolo had carbon fiber downtube shifter levers available in 1980. There was much confusion about these, many believing they were plastic (which technically I suppose they were) and would surely break. I used them for years with no problem although I never cared for the curved design.



Tied & soldered spokes were common.



Lightened shifters. These were mine. The other broke

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