[CR]Cambio Corsa Bianchi notes

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From: "Aldo Ross" <swampmtn@siscom.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Cambio Corsa Bianchi notes
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 15:58:03 -0500

Okay, here's what I've learned the last 30 minutes:

The Cambio Corsa axle never had threads on the drive side, so the one I have isn't worn-out like I thought, so everything's fine.

The races in the Bianchi integral headset/headlugs are supposed to be press-in, so they don't have to be super tight. Everything's fine here, too. (But if I DID want to secure them, cyanoacrylate (superglues) won't work in shock situations, but Locktite red or blue would be a good choice.)

Vintage clincher rims should only be used with wire-bead tires, not Kevlar-bead or other folding tires, and it's best not to run them at super high inflation. Think I'll try the fat (27mm) RollyPollys.

Thanks to everyone for their advice and suggestions.

Now, then - who has all the Bianchi crank arms????

Aldo Ross
correctly located in Middletown, Ohio