and i discover that hey, that ding in the top tube which causes me to refer to this bike also as my "curved tube super tourist" (take a look at the pic of the top tube) doesnt really muck with the handling! rides straight as an arrow no hands...
not all cr-period stuff, but mostly. the frame is 1979, but ive made a few exceptions with some components, one of which might be regarded as heresy by some, but im not that some :)
anyhoo, im happy as a clam about it, so i figured id post here and blab about my joy.
heres pics and specs and whatnot:
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
and to think im almost finished with bike project #2, the 3rensho tt show bike:
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
anyone got a pair of (non-cr-period, but for a cr-relevant bike! thats ok, right?) shimano dura-ace bl-7400 aero brake levers?
how about a ta alloy "randonneur" bottle? please? :)
cheers
-joel
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