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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,914
Posted By engineerbob

Five years ago, I bought a mint condition 1983...

Five years ago, I bought a mint condition 1983 Gran Turismo. It even had its original tires, which I immediately replaced.

I put on a Brooks B17 and swapped the stock crank for a Sugino that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,914
Posted By engineerbob

A couple of months ago, I bought an '83 Univega...

A couple of months ago, I bought an '83 Univega Gran Turismo. Since then, a few modifications. Tires and tubes, of course. I have had a new Brooks B17 just waiting for the right bike. Being someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,914
Posted By engineerbob

I get it. I posted the question because I did not...

I get it. I posted the question because I did not know if there was a "functional" reason. Conceivably, the spacing between rings could have changed over the years. I would like to use the existing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,914
Posted By engineerbob

After cleaning, greasing, and adjusting...

After cleaning, greasing, and adjusting everything, I finally got out on my '83 Gran Turismo. That bike is nicer than I expected it to be. I really like how it handles. It shifts well, too.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-15, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,914
Posted By engineerbob

My crank replacement question was probably...

My crank replacement question was probably premature. I still need to go through the bottom bracket, hubs and freewheel. After I've put some miles on it, then I'll look at possible modifications.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,914
Posted By engineerbob

I got a 1983 Gran Turismo off of C/L a couple of...

I got a 1983 Gran Turismo off of C/L a couple of days ago. It is in surprisingly good condition. Serial number: L861003.

The crank has 52/47/36. Unfortunately, all three chain-rings share the...
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