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

(Example: Racing:Jacques Boyer)

Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:49:47 -0400
From: Marcus Coles <marcoles@ody.ca>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]I just got my Giro lugged Pista
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Marcus Coles wrote:
> 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. Methinks I r victim of joke. Nice looking frame. :-)

Marcus Coles
London, Ontario, Canada.