How big a sin is it...
04-11-07 | 04:17 PM
#26
I have to say that I spread the rear triangle on my nishiki international and there is an obvious bend on the drive side seatstay just below the bridge. I also say a beautiful old phillips, same thing. While this is probably not such a big deal, if you were to do it to a more collectible Italian frame I would think that you instantly lost your resale value if you got that noticeable bend. There are lots of lugged frames out there with 128 o 130mm spacing though.
__________________
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
04-11-07 | 07:26 PM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,930
Likes: 78
From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2025 Enve Fray with SRAM Rival, 1984 Trek 720 with a Nexus hub, 2016 Cannondale Synapse
I have a 1984 trek 720 tour bike that will eventually have mostly new components.
Starting with a new handle bar, stem, brake levers. Then maybe new crank, and after that, spread the rear triangle and put a 9 speed back there.
The frame is the best part of this bike, the rest is ok, but could be better.
Starting with a new handle bar, stem, brake levers. Then maybe new crank, and after that, spread the rear triangle and put a 9 speed back there.
The frame is the best part of this bike, the rest is ok, but could be better.
04-12-07 | 12:11 AM
#28
Crawlin' up, flyin' down
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,716
Likes: 4,351
From: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
Originally Posted by bigbossman
Hey - was that your bike I saw in a dumpster a while back? 
And is that blood on it? How the heck did you manage to bleed on my bee-yoo-tee-fool Paramount, B-man?
As for the bag, it's a Banana Bag from Duluth Bags by way of Rivendell. I like it a lot. I carry a fair amount of stuff (multiple tubes, patch kit, tire levers, chain tool - yes, I've needed one on the road before - allen wrench set and a small crescent wrench) and still have tons of room in case I want to toss in arm/leg warmers, a rain cape, the clown who tossed my rig in the dumpster . . . you know, extra stuff.
__________________
"I'm in shape -- round is a shape." Andy Rooney
"I'm in shape -- round is a shape." Andy Rooney
04-12-07 | 01:31 PM
#29
Dolce far niente
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 10,710
Likes: 33
From: Southwest Idaho
Originally Posted by bikingshearer
As for the bag, it's a Banana Bag from Duluth Bags by way of Rivendell. I like it a lot. I carry a fair amount of stuff (multiple tubes, patch kit, tire levers, chain tool - yes, I've needed one on the road before - allen wrench set and a small crescent wrench) and still have tons of room in case I want to toss in arm/leg warmers, a rain cape, the clown who tossed my rig in the dumpster . . . you know, extra stuff.
__________________
"Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin, it’s the triumphant twang of a bedspring."
S. J. Perelman
"Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin, it’s the triumphant twang of a bedspring."
S. J. Perelman
04-12-07 | 03:27 PM
#31
Originally Posted by bigbossman
The thought occured to me that if you ditched that steamer trunk attached to your saddle, you might be able to go faster than 10mph.....
__________________
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
04-12-07 | 04:32 PM
#32
MADE IN HONG KONG
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,763
Likes: 0
From: Washington DC
Bikes: some but not enough
Originally Posted by CardiacKid
My feeling is that if it doesn't involve a saw or a torch, it can probably be undone. It's your bike, go for it.
Now on the other hand, if I was Lance Armstrong and somebody messed up my GTO, like they did on that T.V. show, I'd be scraping Foose off my shoes.
Now on the other hand, if I was Lance Armstrong and somebody messed up my GTO, like they did on that T.V. show, I'd be scraping Foose off my shoes.
I'm always of the opinion that the seat, bars/levers and pedals should be made more friendly to the body. then you will enjoy the ride more
