[CR]WTB: Wee Pista Bits and Bobs + A Couple Questions
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Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:43:40 -0700
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "K. A. Thomas" <kthomas@pacbell.net>
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Subject: [CR]WTB: Wee Pista Bits and Bobs + A Couple Questions
I hope you all had a fine Easter Sunday! Am searching out just a few
things that all LBS seem to be lacking. I need a track lock ring and pair
of rear axle nuts for my "first phase" (i.e. how I got the bike 20+ years
ago) resto of what the locals referred to as "Le Bumble Bee". For those
unfamiliar with the late 60's pista funny bike project - look here -
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Kirks-Bikes/Wellbaum_copy Purchased from
the grand close out of John's Bike Shop in Pasadena, CA many moons ago.
Campy preferred - but not necessary - this IS the first phase. I'll
also eventually need Campy chain ring bolts and a Fiamme red and yellow
label 28 H set of rims - but this is in the future. I was lucky enough to
recently snag a set of NOS Arc en Ciel's that will fit nicely for a
"Trailer Queen" set of wheels. (BTW - For those that have queried - yes,
I'll have a set of wheels to actually ride on at Chuck's next Velo
Rendezvous event - so you can see if that one fat chain stay makes a
difference!)
What do you all do for tires on a vintage resto? Ignore the dating
issue and slap on what you have? Open to suggestions. What about spokes?
The bugger is that I had everything that came with it when I bought it
(save for a set of tires), but some items were stolen in a garage break in
years ago when I had it torn down for service - hence the now partial parts
list of what I once had. Of course - I'm always searching for more info on
the bike - as I have doubts that the Sugino 171 road cranks and 3/32 drive
were put on it originally...
Another question that I have - I have seen reference to Campy pista
axle nuts being 10x1, but some refs to a 55 or 60 degree pitch. Can anyone
provide more details.
I thank you all for any offers and input -
Kirk A. Thomas
Keeper of "Le Bumble Bee"
Arcadia CA
USA
Dark clouds over the foothills, light clouds on the flatlands, a few laps
around the Rose Bowl and adjoining areas, back home to watch Amstel on OLN,
spin off to Santa Anita race track to put a few bob on a turf sprinter
named "Cambiocorsa" (won by 3/4 length easily at short odds), and home for
Easter dinner with the wife and folks...
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