Here she is.........
11-13-07 | 05:49 PM
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Here she is.........
This is the new bike I was telling you guys about. It's a 1985 Centurion Lemans RS. Serial # N5N5418.
I was worried that the old 6 speed 126mm rear hub that it came with will be hard to replace since it's pretty beat up. Anyway, I was able to muscle a replacement hub with 130mm in there. Of course I had my younger sister to help me.
In my previous posts, I was contemplating about getting a 126mm rear hub [old Dura ace or Phil Wood] but that is mooted now because I [really my sister] was able to get the 130mm rear hub in there.
The rear shifting is pretty bad now but that can be cured with a new dérailleur and shifter I think. I mean if I really want the 9+ speed. I'm too old school and I rather like the 6 or 7 speed.
anyway, I got a chance to ride her a bit earlier and it was pretty awesome. Just like how I remember it back in 1985....yea
cheers
I was worried that the old 6 speed 126mm rear hub that it came with will be hard to replace since it's pretty beat up. Anyway, I was able to muscle a replacement hub with 130mm in there. Of course I had my younger sister to help me.
In my previous posts, I was contemplating about getting a 126mm rear hub [old Dura ace or Phil Wood] but that is mooted now because I [really my sister] was able to get the 130mm rear hub in there.
The rear shifting is pretty bad now but that can be cured with a new dérailleur and shifter I think. I mean if I really want the 9+ speed. I'm too old school and I rather like the 6 or 7 speed.
anyway, I got a chance to ride her a bit earlier and it was pretty awesome. Just like how I remember it back in 1985....yea
cheers
11-13-07 | 08:30 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
11-13-07 | 08:34 PM
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Bikes: Formerly...1978 Proteus, 1981 Miyata 912, 1983 Schwinn Paramount, 1962 Raleigh Sports Deluxe, 1976 Alan Super Record.
Which rims does Mavic use on that particular wheelset? I think you've made my mind up!
11-14-07 | 08:27 PM
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[What's wrong with the shifting? Are the shifters indexed? (Do they click and stop when you shift?)] Well, i had on a 10 speed cassette and the current shifter is an indexed 6 speed shifter. It just wouldn't work at all due to the spacing of the gear on the 10 speed cassette.
[You need to post pictures of the drive side.] I will once I get the new seat in.
[Which rims does Mavic use on that particular wheelset?] Ksyrium Equipe
thanks for all input
I just had a mini flashback about the flock of seagulls right now.
[You need to post pictures of the drive side.] I will once I get the new seat in.
[Which rims does Mavic use on that particular wheelset?] Ksyrium Equipe
thanks for all input
I just had a mini flashback about the flock of seagulls right now.
11-14-07 | 09:32 PM
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A lot of 6 speed index shifters have a little thing you can turn to make them friction shifters. Look carefully for markings indicating index and friction mode. I think they were worried about what would happen if the indexing lost it's adjustment so most shifters have this. Truth is, with 6 speed spacing it's pretty hard to lose the adjustment so it wasn't really needed.
11-14-07 | 10:55 PM
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Holy.....[add your own whatever here, my was SH***T]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please pardon my "French" no offense to any French riders. Just a saying here in the US.
you are right Hocam...........I just took a closer look and there is a marking where I can go friction or index. The things you learn while reading the oracle of Internet.........
Thanks for learning me.
Soul
you are right Hocam...........I just took a closer look and there is a marking where I can go friction or index. The things you learn while reading the oracle of Internet.........
Thanks for learning me.
Soul
