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bwilli88 07-23-25 10:38 AM

gugie, I purchased a soft case from nlerner and I used a Dura-Ace 7400 headset with sealed bearings.
Fenders would be real tight with the 35mm in the rear and those flat bars should pack easily.

bwilli88 08-16-25 06:51 PM

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4e76ff498e.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fb14562b32.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4d62b7c767.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...18352e52fe.jpg
Here it is on my first big ride
I used a set of Deore LX cantis on the rear I used the original LX cable, but on the front I used an old brake cable for a straddle cable and a centerpull brake hanger so I can easily remove the handle bars. I had a problem with shifting to the large ring so I had to use a different ring with pins and ramps.

Tourist in MSN 08-17-25 06:43 AM

Very nice looking bike.

Getting mismatched parts to shift well with indexed triple shifters is something I avoid. On all the bikes I built up with triple cranks and mis-matched front derailleurs, I use friction shifters. That said, I think all my triples have ramps and pins on the middle and big rings. If you got an indexted from shifter to work well, congrats.

I see you got the cable splitters with the frame, I suspected that the seller did not think to include them.

Interesting little rack leg extenders. I do not think I have ever seen ones like that.

Was packing it in the case difficult?




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