I think the inflexible list rule is "fix it up anyway you want".
We've discussed "funk" bikes and "parts bins specials" that are put together any which way with whatever is lying around just so it can be ridden, and then put on the road. We've also discussed lovingly restored original spec bikes that are "correct" down to the screws in the top tube cable clips. And we've discussed "hot rods" which are older frames with modern parts. Anything you do will be interesting and worth discussion to us. And of course bikes change over time, too, as tempting parts come into your hands.
For example, I'm riding a 40's english bike that I got as a bare frame. It started off in my hands as a hot rod with modern cranks and derailleurs and a 7 speed cassette hub (a prior owner 'updated' the frame with campy dropouts and spread it to 127mm). Lately, it's 'regressed' to late 60's early 70's gear like Suntour VXGT derailleurs and a TA Cyclotouriste crank. No reason for it, except it pleases me, and that was the cool gear when I got into riding. Maybe someday when it's time to get it repainted, I'll have period drop outs reinstalled, and try to rustle up some early 50's British parts. But then again maybe not, as she rides so nice now.
So please yourself in the build, maybe use what you got on hand to get started, then slowly work to the "perfect" blend of parts, whether that's a full on NOS Super Record group or anything else that tickles your fancy. Have fun!
Tom Adams, Shrewsbury NJ
>From: "e a" <moschika@hotmail.com>
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR]Gios Aerodynamic update
>Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:06:31 -0800
>
>well I just received my gios aerodynamic from germany a couple days
>ago. it looks straight, no dents but a few more 'bald spots', and
>'comb-overs' using unmatched touch-up paint, then what I was
>anticipating. but all-in-all it looks to be in fine shape.
>
>since i couldn't find much about this frame online, i decided to
>contact gios. and perhaps one of the reasons I can't find much info
>might have to do with its limited run. According to Alfredo, they
>only made 200 aerodynamics from 1981-1982. They were also supposed
>to be "more light" compared to the super records and professional.
>
>so now my quest begins with collecting what i need to put it
>together. i'm hoping to get it refinished before parts go on. I'll
>probably go through the archives to see what places do this. The
>only place with brand recognition for me is Cyclart.
>
>I'm still undecided on whether to:
>get period parts - because it seems 'right' - but i don't know where
>i get that from other then it would be 'cool' to have a bike that
>has period parts. or maybe it's like an older person trying to be
>hip but it's just not working and maybe they should stick to what's
>original for them.
>
>"modernize" it - because that's what i'm more familiar with
>
>mix and match - try and find the best of both worlds - like if
>modern brakes work better now, i might like that option but it would
>be nice to get a panto'd chainring that is most likely not
>compatible with today's modern drivetrains. and what about
>derailleurs? SR or mid-lo range modern campy? whatever's less
>costly?
>
>what are the group's thoughts on this subject? if you had this bike
>what would you do?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>
>Eric - trying to see if all the agist analogies in this post has
>anything to do with a recent b-day - Acuna
>Santa Rosa, CA
>
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