RICHARDSACHS wrote:
>
> in the contents of the scan-a-thon i found this jpg
> from my 1979 brochure. the bicycle has the recessed
> bolts. i know for sure that they were not recently
> introduced at press time. my <guess> is 1977.
> http://bulgier.net/
>
> btw, what i wouldn't give for six of these bikes now!
> (they'd have to be n.o.s.)
Looks like someone went to great lengths to get the brake cable housings just the right length at the front where they arch and cross each other. The rear brake housing even crosses on the top of the front brake housing like the "pro setup." Beautiful! It's always tough to not have the arch of the housing too short or too long. When you get it right, you know it, but it usually takes a lot of trial and error (emphasis on the 'error' part).
The rear brake housing makes a nice subtle little hump in the back. I know Sheldon doesn't care for that, but often it is necessary so that the housing doesn't hang up or rub on the seat stay caps when the rear brake is accentuated.
And the rear derailleur cable housing is nice and short instead of the huge loop that I typically see on a poorly setup bikes.
But what is the deal with those toe strap buckles being so low, Richie!?!?
Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal