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Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
Originally Posted by
SurferRosa
Yeah, I take waaaay too much time snipping a few mm's off the housing end(s) to get them the same loop height.
When making so many small cuts, I clean the end with my Park cutters inside a plastic bag so the spiky shard doesn't fly away only to be found by bike tire or bare foot.
Originally Posted by
jPrichard10
I usually make the rear brake housing a tad too long, and then I can pull a little excess out the back so that the "whiskers" are the same height in the front.
Originally Posted by
squirtdad
get it close, say "damn that looks good" and ride the heck out of it
I like or resemble all of these! Thanks.
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2025 Lynskey Elysium, 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport