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Monster and tundra,
thank you's i forgot about the cables and bar tape to be purchased. Thats another expense. well everything works now and i have time on my hands to wait for a good deal to pop up. If nothing shows up i just might spring for the package deal. I still may just leave it as is, i do see a fancy road bike in my near future :) man this gets addictive. |
sorry to resurrect an old thread but just had to chime in, since there's a spalding in my area CL for $75. If you're still in love with it, you can probably get a used Sugino SuperMaxy which was the first totally affordable mass market alloy crank on the market (late 70s?) to replace the steel cotterless it's got now. huge weight saving and upgrade in shifting and pedaling feel and performance, especially with alloy chainrings. the most important thing to keep in mind is that even with the most elegant vintage hi-ten frame, lugs and all, it still won't ever be a sub 25lbs class cromolly wonder, so be careful to not over invest. that said, the late 80s was the golden era of cheap high performance steel and components, so the temptation is understandable. I rode the same mid 70s Puch hi-ten with early 80s components for almost 25 years, oblivious to the extra weight. (heck, just the lock I use in Brooklyn weighs 6lbs so it's kinda moot...)
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Originally Posted by Kanegon
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sorry to resurrect an old thread but just had to chime in, since there's a spalding in my area CL for $75. If you're still in love with it, you can probably get a used Sugino SuperMaxy which was the first totally affordable mass market alloy crank on the market (late 70s?) to replace the steel cotterless it's got now. huge weight saving and upgrade in shifting and pedaling feel and performance, especially with alloy chainrings. the most important thing to keep in mind is that even with the most elegant vintage hi-ten frame, lugs and all, it still won't ever be a sub 25lbs class cromolly wonder, so be careful to not over invest. that said, the late 80s was the golden era of cheap high performance steel and components, so the temptation is understandable. I rode the same mid 70s Puch hi-ten with early 80s components for almost 25 years, oblivious to the extra weight. (heck, just the lock I use in Brooklyn weighs 6lbs so it's kinda moot...)
i still love it and will keep it as long as its willing to roll, but a fancy road bike is in my near future so it may not see as many miles. |
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Excellent restore! Maybe even better than the Original? http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=376172
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I know i'm years late, but i recently got a Spalding Blade for 45 dollars. And I'm shocked how fast this bike is. Looking forward to customizing my bike and your as inspired me to do so.http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=450962
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Yes that looks good.
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Originally Posted by CJ C
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I dont know if i should post here or the mechanic forum?
But was at the parents garage and found my old late 80's or early 90's Spalding Blade 12speed bike hanging in the rafters (next to my murry bmx). I thought to myself maybe if i fixed it up i can commute on this bike instead. the tires are dry rotted, would need new ones. the seat looks ripped, would need a new saddle. the wheels most likely will need to be trued. I remember i stopped riding it because it would skip when i would pedal, but cant remember why it skipped. everything on it is original. so to the bike guru's, will it be worth it to fix it up? what do you think the cost may end up being if i just fixed what was broke with mediocre parts? would my time and money be better spent on a new bike? |
How did you change out the derailleur? I have the same bike, converting to cafe cruiser and trying to swap from Shimano SRS to Dura-ace just to ensure better, cleaner shifting.
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