2 builds
07-20-16 | 07:28 PM
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2 builds
It's been awhile since I completed a build. Too depressed since my knee replacement was a failure. Gotta move on.
The first is a D. Douglas DC7000. It's for a good friend who's never had a foot in a toeclip in his life so I built him something to get started with. Columbus Matrix main tubes, cro-mo fork, SIS 6 speed drivetrain, Universal Squadra brakes, Campy headset, Cinelli ITM cockpit and some SR/Sugino stuff. All in all, a nice C&V rider.
Second build is a city bike for my 19 year old son who just moved to the city. He told be what he wanted so he got it. Norco Avanti SL frame, crap crank, 6 speed friction thumbies, Suntour 7 gears, narrow bars, blackburn rack. Nice nimble city bike. Added Matthauser pads, a helmet. lights and a bell because after all, he's my son.
The first is a D. Douglas DC7000. It's for a good friend who's never had a foot in a toeclip in his life so I built him something to get started with. Columbus Matrix main tubes, cro-mo fork, SIS 6 speed drivetrain, Universal Squadra brakes, Campy headset, Cinelli ITM cockpit and some SR/Sugino stuff. All in all, a nice C&V rider.
Second build is a city bike for my 19 year old son who just moved to the city. He told be what he wanted so he got it. Norco Avanti SL frame, crap crank, 6 speed friction thumbies, Suntour 7 gears, narrow bars, blackburn rack. Nice nimble city bike. Added Matthauser pads, a helmet. lights and a bell because after all, he's my son.
Last edited by clubman; 07-20-16 at 07:31 PM.
07-21-16 | 07:44 AM
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That's weird--the pics all worked yesterday, but today I'm only seeing a couple. At any rate, nice builds, [MENTION=185977]clubman[/MENTION] and very sorry to hear about your knee replacement surgery not working out. Will you need to repeat?
07-21-16 | 08:51 AM
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That's weird--the pics all worked yesterday, but today I'm only seeing a couple. At any rate, nice builds, @clubman and very sorry to hear about your knee replacement surgery not working out. Will you need to repeat?
Knee surgery is a problem. I need revision surgery but politics/budget restraints are getting in the way of me getting the right model of knee. There's the big advantage of the US system, at least you can get what you pay for. Here they want you to take what they want to give you without questions. Losing the ability to ride is devastating as you can imagine. Thanks for asking though.
07-22-16 | 07:45 AM
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Cool thumb pix!
I hope your son and your friend are enjoying their new bikes!
Sorry to hear about your knee(s). Best of luck getting it repaired soon!
I hope your son and your friend are enjoying their new bikes!
Sorry to hear about your knee(s). Best of luck getting it repaired soon!
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