Thing I learned from building Vintage bike up.
03-29-16, 03:32 PM
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This cold response didn't sound like the C&V crowd I'm familiar with, so I dug up your original post out of curiosity: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...e-project.html
The majority of respondents were actually quite supportive of you overhauling it, and generally provided friendly, helpful advice. And to be fair to the one or two folks who recommended against it based purely on financial considerations, you hadn't really conveyed any sentimental attachment to the bike ("my uncle has a vintage laying around"). It really is a friendly group over there.
In any event, nice job on the overhaul!
The majority of respondents were actually quite supportive of you overhauling it, and generally provided friendly, helpful advice. And to be fair to the one or two folks who recommended against it based purely on financial considerations, you hadn't really conveyed any sentimental attachment to the bike ("my uncle has a vintage laying around"). It really is a friendly group over there.
In any event, nice job on the overhaul!
That old Raleigh looks like a great bike to work on, and I think most of the comments revolved around not going overboard with the upgrades, rather than discouraging taking on the project.
03-29-16, 06:12 PM
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Here's the finished bike, will get better photo's later
I've changed rear derailleur, wheelset,cassette,crankset,bottom bracket, seat, stem, sti levers, chain.
I've changed rear derailleur, wheelset,cassette,crankset,bottom bracket, seat, stem, sti levers, chain.
03-29-16, 08:40 PM
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yeah, now that I know more about bike fit i realize it's wayy too big on me (its a 60cm frame instead of my needed 54) but with the 80mm stem and that seat height I still am rather comfortable, just not as aero as one could be.
03-29-16, 09:07 PM
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Kudos for following through and doing the build. Hope you enjoy the bike.
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03-30-16, 04:07 AM
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03-30-16, 04:15 AM
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What is your crank length?
Long Cranks ==> low seat
Short Cranks ==> high seat
Not that it really makes a big difference.
If you want lower bars, you could try a track stem.
Nitto Jaguar 90mm 58degree NJS Approved Aluminum Stem 15121604 | eBay
Or, perhaps just plan on eventually swapping the parts to a smaller frame, if you should find the right one.
03-30-16, 04:24 AM
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Um, not exactly. I would agree with this statement though, "If you never intend to mount, start, stop or dismount the bike, then standover doesn't make a big difference."
03-30-16, 04:48 AM
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Its like...once I park my Ferrari at the mall and walk in, it doesn't matter if I really came by bus....lol.
03-30-16, 10:12 AM
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I know the op has reservations about the c&v group but they have a thread for trading frames that do not fit. Might be able to find a proper sized frame to trade for.
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