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I think there's an earlier thread with upgrading on it.
It's regularly done and not illegal. Many C&V folks were in the closet on it, along with their new carbon rides, etc. It's fun, cheaper than buying new, and you're still on the bike you like. |
Originally Posted by javal
(Post 7688108)
So, my question to fellow vintage riders; anyone else enjoying the mix of old and new and it that case what with?
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Gazelle
I`ve never seen a Gazelle before, now I have and it looked desirable! The look of vintage together with improved details sure makes an interesting combo. What year of the frame? Great bike!
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Mine's an '86. Check out Cuda's signature line. He has two Dutch Rockets himself! In fact there's a number of beautiful Gazelles in the Dutch Invasion thread.
I said above that I haven't raced mine, which is true for road races. I forgot to mention that I did use the Champ as a TT bike for a local triathlon in the spring. It was a flat bike portion so I set it up as a fixed gear. http://www.capturethemoment.net/imag...55-05-122.jpeg And now, I'd really like to have a Gazelle track bike. (And a velodrome to race it on....) |
Originally Posted by John E
(Post 7693888)
I concur that components have improved more than frames over the years, and it is now tough (and expensive) to find a brand-new comfortable steel frame with a slightly relaxed geometry. I am very much sold on modern brakes and tires and freehubs over screw-on freewheels, but I am definitely sticking with 32- or 36-spoke wheel design. Since I dislike indexed front shifters, I still lean towards linear-action shifters, such as barcons or downtube levers.
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Dutch
IŽll go to cuda and dutch invasion directly! (...eh, those hideous aero-bars are gone then..?)
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