[CR]Update on my Titan project to build lightweight on a beer budget

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From: <Wornoutguy@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 11:29:01 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Update on my Titan project to build lightweight on a beer budget

My Titan Arrived from Canada this week. I was happy the seller measured it wrong so it is not too big for me it is my size. I installed a Nylfor nylon headset that came free of charge from John Barron (my favorite seller) anyone have any idea what bearings this one used - I want really light weight since the headset weighs in at 30 grams (did anyone ever make ceramic bearings) I remember Titanium ones from the early 80s it is nylon is this a one race use headset? Since I am doing this on a budget I have used some parts out of the timeline that I have but if anyone wants to see my project I can't help it I am having fun with this even if no one else is interested. I have cut the snot out of an early 600 rear derailleur. I learned that although they sell nylon bolts they don't really hold anything. I do want it to be able to be ridden. I saw on the web the world record for a road bike is 8 lbs I don't know how that is possible lets see if I can make one 13 that would be really fun.

Sam DiBartolomeo
Riverside CA