Re: [CR]I just got my Giro lugged Pista

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Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:05:50 -0400
From: Marcus Coles <marcoles@ody.ca>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]I just got my Giro lugged Pista
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Charles F Nighbor wrote:
> KOF from Japan
> Wow I just received by Fed Ex my used Giro Keirin NJS certified frame.
> Wow It even has used a Hatta BB, Swan HS and a Sugino Mighty SP all NJS
> certified.
> Wow built quality and lug work is fantastic. Why for a frame that is
> going to raced by Pros and perhaps crashed this level of workmanship to
> me makes no sense. But frame is superb.
> If interested in photos. Ask
> My plasn is too build it up with White Industries 2 cog freewheel.To
> allow at less some choice of gearing, Frok can be drilled for brakes.
> Charles Nighbor
> Walnut Creek, CA
>

IMHO drilling the fork ruins the bike. It becomes no longer usable as originally intended. Better to drill a replacement fork which likely also has the advantage of easier brake reach fit.

Just my two cents.

Marcus Coles
London, Ontario, Canada.