[CR] Parting up a BIKE OF DEATH

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

From: <BobHoveyGa@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:34:36 EDT
Subject: [CR] Parting up a BIKE OF DEATH
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Looks like you've got just about everything but a frame... may I suggest one of the bike boom Raleighs with the popout dropouts?

Bob Hovey Columbus, GA

In a message dated 9/29/04 10:37:15 PM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org writes:
> << Fork:  Lambert
> Stem:  AVA drilled
> Seatpost:  Weyless
> Brakes:  Dia Compe w/Lever Extensions
> Rims: Fiamme Ergal
>
> How should I finish up this BIKE OF DEATH ??  Suggestions ??
>
> - Don Gillies
> San Diego, CA >>
>
>
> Don,
>
> Please add the old COOL GEAR quick release saddle and Cinelli M71 Widow Make
> pedals for a more complete solution.
>
> Brake levers should be Guidonett Style, Mafac in Nylon (White resin)
> construction; very beneficial.
>
> A vitus 979 fork with alloy steer tube would be a good backup; the steel
> steerer seemed to last forever.
>
> HIDE RIVETED RIMS were much more fragile. I have a straight set. 195 grams
> each!
>
>   Yours in Cycling,
>
>   Gilbert Anderson
>
>   North Road Bicycle Company
>   519 W. North St.
>   Raleigh, NC 27603
>   USA