Fitting frame for a SunTour groupset?
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I have no love for Accushift. I can't stand how the shifters feel, and on one Mangusta (Mongoose roadie) I had, it shifted so badly I backed out of selling the bike to someone out of embarrassment. Cyclone M-II is my group of choice, Nice looking, lightweight, and performs like a dream. The perfect package IMHO. I put it on my Club Fuji in place of the original ARX, and never looked back. I also have it on my 80 Raleigh Super Course 12, AND my 85 Peugeot PH10LE. Second on my list is Suntour Blue Line. I have a set with black inserts. It performs as well as the Cyclone in my opinion.,,,,BD
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The hidden-spring calipers are, IMHO, the best-designed sidepull calipers ever designed, and the sexiest. White-background photo shows a prototype set, with no logo screening on arms. Black-background photo were late-production calipers with BRS stickers on the reverse.
Also threw up a pic with the main Spb/Spb Pro derailleur family tree...

Also threw up a pic with the main Spb/Spb Pro derailleur family tree...
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Cannondale SR, Team Comp or ST from 83 to 89. Lots of Cannondales from that era used a variety of Suntour components, including the White Lightning.
'89 Black Lightning with Sprint/Accushift was one of the nicest indexed 7 speed DT shifting bikes I've ever ridden.
'89 Black Lightning with Sprint/Accushift was one of the nicest indexed 7 speed DT shifting bikes I've ever ridden.
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In most cases I prefer Campagnolo, but SunTour had character and was innovative. So I have dream about owning a complete SunTour groupset. But what would be a fitting frame brand to go with it?
Is there some classic bike model that you think of when you hear SunTour?
And a similar question: When hunting for a SunTour groupset, was any common model fully equipped with a SunTour top of the line groupset?
Is there some classic bike model that you think of when you hear SunTour?
And a similar question: When hunting for a SunTour groupset, was any common model fully equipped with a SunTour top of the line groupset?
The "S" would rock on any Columbus/Vitus/531. But that's just me.
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They also had nice, db 531 frames and fork, and Campy DO's, but have become a little pricier on eBay.
-Actually any of the preceding suggestions would be great if priced right for you.
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As soon as I get my Katakura frame photographed it's going on the market ..
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Edit: I really mean no offense, just a suggestion as a working mechanic I have learned what cable lengths work best. The bike is beautiful BTW... the brake cable look a little short also which may add some unwanted friction.
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