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03-26-08, 03:55 PM
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Bianchi SS/FG
This is my Bianchi SS/FG conversion. I realize that the rear brake cable housing isn't connected to anything. I got rid of the crappy modolo brakes that came with it and bought a tektro front brake. This, of course, was all after I had already wrapped the bars. Next project will be to remove this housing and switch the right brake lever to actuate the front brake. Also, the two sides of the bars are wrapped differently, which should be changed. The BB badly needs to be serviced: it makes loud knocking sounds when I'm pedaling. I'm in the process of lacing a Campy Strada rim to an older Shimano 6600 front hub, which will look better than whatever Sun Rims wheel is on there now.
03-26-08, 04:05 PM
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Here's a Raleigh Sprite 27 I just finished building up for my mom. She's 61 but still going. Anyway I tried to save as many original parts to keep the cost down. Original brake calipers, handlebars, and stem. Mavic Reflex Rims laced to Formula Hubs. Bullet Proof Cranks. Powder Coating by Custum Fab & Finish in Radford, VA. Turned out real nice.
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I just built my Mom an old 3 sp Raleigh
03-26-08, 04:24 PM
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It's a SS I tried to get her to try fixed but she wasn't having any of it.
03-26-08, 06:22 PM
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I'm really happy about this new Easton MonkeyLite Riser bar I scored for only 20 bucks at the LBS used bin. Normally $85. Its light, strong and just perfect in rise. My bike is lighter. The old one was heavy.
https://www.bikesandgear.com/products.asp?pg=8
https://www.bikesandgear.com/products.asp?pg=8
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03-26-08, 06:39 PM
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$25? Great deal man.
03-26-08, 06:50 PM
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This is my Bianchi SS/FG conversion. I realize that the rear brake cable housing isn't connected to anything. I got rid of the crappy modolo brakes that came with it and bought a tektro front brake. This, of course, was all after I had already wrapped the bars. Next project will be to remove this housing and switch the right brake lever to actuate the front brake. Also, the two sides of the bars are wrapped differently, which should be changed. The BB badly needs to be serviced: it makes loud knocking sounds when I'm pedaling. I'm in the process of lacing a Campy Strada rim to an older Shimano 6600 front hub, which will look better than whatever Sun Rims wheel is on there now.
03-26-08, 06:54 PM
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my roommate and I dumpstered an FSA carbon riser last night. He dibbed it but says I have auto dibs on the next carbon piece we come across. We checked it, it seems fine structurally but he still said he's going to take it easy on it.
03-26-08, 07:29 PM
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Please explain this "dumpstered", so I too can dumpstered. Did you just search dumpsters near bike shops?
03-26-08, 08:34 PM
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03-26-08, 08:45 PM
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i really want a carbon OS riser bar for my track pro. guilty as charged.
03-26-08, 08:51 PM
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i'm not a negative nancy, it looks nice, what cranks?
I love izumi chains, but i would throw that master link out and put a full link in, i just feel weird knowing a masterlink could **** up, espcially if you aren't running brakes.
I love izumi chains, but i would throw that master link out and put a full link in, i just feel weird knowing a masterlink could **** up, espcially if you aren't running brakes.
03-26-08, 08:58 PM
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That is a KMC chain, correct? I've never ever seen or heard of one of those masterlinks coming apart. A shoddy job with a chain tool would be more dangerous than a master link. Plus it makes it way easier to clean your chain.
03-26-08, 09:27 PM
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crank looks like an ultegra.
03-26-08, 11:12 PM
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got more stuff for my bike. not really got, but chopped my drops into mini bullhorns, wrapped the orange tape i got and put a carbon fiber brake lever. I still don't have a brake though.
03-27-08, 12:57 AM
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03-27-08, 01:21 AM
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
I have an original Joe Murray Kona Explosif (1988) frame that is just waiting to get built up and am leaning towards building a fully rigid ss that should curb out at 20 or less pounds.
03-27-08, 08:58 AM
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03-27-08, 09:23 AM
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03-27-08, 09:42 AM
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Technically, it's 'under the stairs'.
I've been telling myself that's perfectly acceptable.
I've been telling myself that's perfectly acceptable.