Hans Joergensen wrote:
> Hello Norris,
>
> Thanks, it would be really nice to see a catalogue.
>
> I would guess that the only non-original parts are the wheel(s)
> and the front bars.
>
> Would this have been 700c original? Seller says it's 28" but the
> internet says that the french mostly used 650B.
the brakes fit, so that makes it a - not unsurprisingly- 700C. This is a
light touring tandem for sunday jaunts, not a camping style bike so the
size is appropriate
>
> 52cm stoker is nice, since it's just about the biggest size my
> girlfriend will fit, so she should be able to go on some 100km runs
> with me when I get it going. :)
>
> I am mostly curious about the original spec, as I'm not too sure
> I'll want to use to many hard-to-find parts on it if we're actually
> going touring on it. I think i'll feel better using easier to get
> parts if something should break.
Original means probably something horrible ;), i'd settle for practical. No point in overdoing the originality, it is not going to increase in value. Keep it safe and fun and reliable. -- mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands