Originally Posted by
cudak888
Must say that I personally find the component mix rather nice and functional, if an odd mix. Love the Superbe levers mated to what appear to be the original NR calipers, and the Suntour Mountech RD is an interesting piece in itself as being Suntour's own take on the Huret Duopar. Frank Berto says it's unreliable due to the secondary spring mechanism. Wouldn't know myself, never used one. Looks good though, even when mated to the Paramount at least 10 years senior to the derailer.
I'm not sure if that extra bolt circle would do structural harm to the spiders unless done incorrectly - after all, I haven't heard of those Mexico-style cranksets coming apart, and many of those have the entire flute milled all the way though.
I wish those photos showed the repaint of the front fork better though. Paint job makes a U shape in the front of the fork blade, all the way down to the dropout, while the rear is left chrome. Rather - dare I say it? - funky, even for a '70s machine.
Personally, I'll take TBART's Superior frameset over this machine any day of the week. Still in love with that blue metallic...yum
-Kurt
Good to hear from you Kurt & you can take that to bank! Not sure how much money you could get tho' LOL.
I agree with most all you say, on the crank I just really don't know, I've got one & just don't think it'll last with the extra hole's - wouldn't be the first time I was wrong tho'!
Wow, you remember that Superior huh? You have a good eye with bike's . You'll end up riding a bike from me sooner or later & it will be a good one, you got my word on that!
You & me had our words & then had a meeting of minds [by way of PM's], I think I came to understand you & where your coming from [and agree with you more then you may think], I think ,you as well did the same with me! Bottom line is we have No problems between us. Let others play game's, we [you & I] have other & better thing to do!
Oh yes, the "I dare say", I just alway wanted to say that, because I like it, next thing you know I'll be wanting a English 3 speed [which I do]. LOL. Take care Kurt!
Tom