Old 09-15-08, 11:45 AM
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Gonzo Bob
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Bikes: Early 1980's Ishiwata 022 steel sport/touring, 1986 Vitus 979, 1988 DiamondBack Apex, 1997 Softride PowerWing 700, 2001 Trek OCLV 110

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I used an old 110/74 BCD MTB triple as compact double for my 1986 road bike (was 42-53). I didn't even need to change the bottom bracket. I did get new rings and went with 34-50. I also got some loose cogs for the freewheel from www.loosescrews.com and rebuilt it as a 13-30 (was 13-21).
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