Re: [CR]Mondia questions

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

From: "Mark Petry" <mpetry@bainbridgeisland.net>
To: "Jim Cole" <jcole@memphis.edu>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Joseph Bender-Zanoni" <jfbender@umich.edu>
References: <3.0.5.32.20010612170013.01669280@j.imap.itd.umich.edu>
Subject: Re: [CR]Mondia questions
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 14:16:23 -0700


And definitely consider a Phil BB before re-tapping your frame !

markp


----- Original Message -----
From: Joseph Bender-Zanoni
To: Jim Cole
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]Mondia questions



> My Mondia is a Swiss threaded BB, French threaded headset but with a
> regular size steerer. So so is my Cilo. The Mondia has metric tubes and a
> 26.4 mm seat tube. The Phil rings are still available as I bought a set
> within the last year.
>
> Joe
>
> At 03:14 PM 6/12/01 -0500, Jim Cole wrote:
> >Talked to a guy that has a Mondia for sale. The frame is 531 with the
> >cool airbrushed look paint scheme. It's all Campy NR except for Mafac
> >brakes and seems very similar to a Raleigh International in many
> >respects. Ok, so what would I be getting into here as far as threading
> >issues are concerned? Would the frame have metric sized tubing and
> >require the "French" sized front derailleur clamp? How about seatpost
> >and stem size? It is a complete bike, but all my spare parts are
> >British thread. Always thought Mondias were good looking bikes and
> >wondering if I should take the plunge. Thanks for any input!!!
> >
> >Jim Cole
> >Memphis, TN