Old 04-17-09 | 06:08 PM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

Originally Posted by Panthers007
Nothing wrong with taking the frame of a good 20 or 30 year old road-bike and building it up with modern components. No need to hide it in C & V if you want advice on what's good today. My 1982 Reynolds 531 Puch A-D is an example of an ongoing project. Modern meets vintage - and they work together very, very well!

You'll get much better rear brake response if you get rid of the extra 6" or so of cable housing!
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