Re: [CR] Parting up a BIKE OF DEATH

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From: "Tom Martin" <tom@wilsonbike.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <127.4b5f979d.2e8d737c@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Parting up a BIKE OF DEATH
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:03:10 -0700


The first thing I would spec is a Campag Valentino front derailluer, or maybe the knockoff Simplex version. And a matching simplex plastic rear changer.

Tom Martin
Oakland CA


----- Original Message -----
From: BobHoveyGa@aol.com
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 7:34 AM
Subject: [CR] Parting up a BIKE OF DEATH


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