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And is it 57.5 square, or what are the exact measurements?
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Finished my latest project, cost me $40 ($20 for most of the bike, $20 for paint/sandpaper/etc.)
Still need a seatpost, and some hardware for the rack. The wheels weigh a ton, old steel rims, cassette doesn't come apart so I can't take out the cogs and replace with spacers. Cassette sounds like it's gonna explode anyway.
Also need smaller tires (slicks) that will allow the fenders to fit.
Wooden chainguard:
Smoothed out the welds and rattle can paint job, they looked nasty. This WAS an early 90's Magna mountain bike. (ignore the sticker )
Still need a seatpost, and some hardware for the rack. The wheels weigh a ton, old steel rims, cassette doesn't come apart so I can't take out the cogs and replace with spacers. Cassette sounds like it's gonna explode anyway.
Also need smaller tires (slicks) that will allow the fenders to fit.
Wooden chainguard:
Smoothed out the welds and rattle can paint job, they looked nasty. This WAS an early 90's Magna mountain bike. (ignore the sticker )
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WTF is that ****ing thing?
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you win at bikes
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Regarding your headbadge: NEEERRRDDD!
Also, I like the grips and the saddle you used, though the rest of the bike does have a certain "a large portion of my income depends on collecting bottles from trash bins" feel to it.
Edit: For future reference, nuts and bolts are generally considered the preferred method of attaching a rack to a bike, but good effort. Let us know how that knotted wire (?!) holds up.
Also, I like the grips and the saddle you used, though the rest of the bike does have a certain "a large portion of my income depends on collecting bottles from trash bins" feel to it.
Edit: For future reference, nuts and bolts are generally considered the preferred method of attaching a rack to a bike, but good effort. Let us know how that knotted wire (?!) holds up.
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Keisatu- That chain guard---why? WHY?
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The chainguard is my favorite part... ;p
Part of the reason for building this bike is to take it to Burning Man next year, so it's gonna get beaten to hell.
Part of the reason for building this bike is to take it to Burning Man next year, so it's gonna get beaten to hell.
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Man, that thing is ****en ugly...but I guess that was your goal, so umm...great job!
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At the shop I used to work at, we lived by this simple mantra: "BM only stands for 'bowel movement' here."
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Regarding your headbadge: NEEERRRDDD!
Also, I like the grips and the saddle you used, though the rest of the bike does have a certain "a large portion of my income depends on collecting bottles from trash bins" feel to it.
Edit: For future reference, nuts and bolts are generally considered the preferred method of attaching a rack to a bike, but good effort. Let us know how that knotted wire (?!) holds up.
Also, I like the grips and the saddle you used, though the rest of the bike does have a certain "a large portion of my income depends on collecting bottles from trash bins" feel to it.
Edit: For future reference, nuts and bolts are generally considered the preferred method of attaching a rack to a bike, but good effort. Let us know how that knotted wire (?!) holds up.
I found out the bolts that came with the rack are too small so the wire is temporary, I won't be riding it like that obviously since I don't have a seatpost yet.
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saddle is too nice for the bike but whatever
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NOS superbe pro track equipment shows up on ebay from time to time, but usually goes for extortionate prices, so it's hard to recomment the 'bay. Personally, I pieced the parts together from a mixture of sources scouted out locally and through craigslist over a period of about 6 months. Sort of a hobby of mine, I guess.
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The exact measurements are "fits me perfectly"... I can't say I've ever measured the frame precisely. The BB is stamped A139-575 indicating that it was imported by A. Muzi at Yellow Jersey in 1983 or 1984, and that it was billed as a 57.5.
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My shop has lots of NOS Suntour Superbe stuff laying around, including three pairs of 165 track cranks and more than a few hubs. If that's any indication, it should be fairly easily to come by.
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I just got some Suntour Superbe Pro cranks. I love them.
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Nah, dust caps don't ever survive. I've been searching the shop for a Campy pedal dust cap for the past month, to no avail
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hi
i am new to the forum
this is my new bike,
Canadian Norco frame
bought fixed but not working, so tweaked it, bought clip less pedals, new front wheel, changed the handle bar..
nothing special but i like it for commuting around Toronto...(i d love to go on rides with other Toronto ppl... i saw the thread but cant figure out when you guys go out..)
i am not sure what kinda saddle is on there..but i was very sore after my long first ride.. but then again i might just have to get used to it until i have the money for something better..
i am new to the forum
this is my new bike,
Canadian Norco frame
bought fixed but not working, so tweaked it, bought clip less pedals, new front wheel, changed the handle bar..
nothing special but i like it for commuting around Toronto...(i d love to go on rides with other Toronto ppl... i saw the thread but cant figure out when you guys go out..)
i am not sure what kinda saddle is on there..but i was very sore after my long first ride.. but then again i might just have to get used to it until i have the money for something better..
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Posted this a few years ago, after my father found it NOS sitting in his LBS basement. Have just overhauled it for riding this spring.
More photos available here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8619364...7604763606861/
More photos available here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8619364...7604763606861/
ya ya...i'm a newb...blah blah blah. i've heard it all before. **** me up the ass for asking a question.
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It's "San Rensho."
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Regarding your headbadge: NEEERRRDDD!
Also, I like the grips and the saddle you used, though the rest of the bike does have a certain "a large portion of my income depends on collecting bottles from trash bins" feel to it.
Edit: For future reference, nuts and bolts are generally considered the preferred method of attaching a rack to a bike, but good effort. Let us know how that knotted wire (?!) holds up.
Also, I like the grips and the saddle you used, though the rest of the bike does have a certain "a large portion of my income depends on collecting bottles from trash bins" feel to it.
Edit: For future reference, nuts and bolts are generally considered the preferred method of attaching a rack to a bike, but good effort. Let us know how that knotted wire (?!) holds up.