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 Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 11:17 am |
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| tosterbe |
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Found a frame in the right size on ebay.
http://tinyurl.com/olqd4o
Not having done any restoration work to speak of, it doesn't look like a great challenge. My first question is what drive train components should I be looking for?
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:13 pm |
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| sandranian |
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That really isn't a "highly collectible" frameset. Those were made in Japan and imported to the USA in the mid-late 1970s.
If you are building something for just around town, that would be fine. But it isn't really anything worth restoring. You will end up spending $500 on a bike that is worth $150, so I wouldn't worry too much about what you put on it.
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:33 pm |
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I was guessing that it was not 'super special' but for a townie bike for pulling the kids in a trailer, it would fit the bill. At least it isn't a Pe****.
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:38 pm |
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| Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:53 pm |
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Todd,
With careful shopping I think you can do it for a VERY modest investment. The Headset/stem, Bottom bracket, and crank set are there. The Suntour derailleurs (smooth shifting) as listed for it in the 1977 Catalog can be purchased at a reasonable price on eBay. A 27" wheel set can be had for not much money.
Good for a rainy day project.
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| greyhundguy |
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Todd,
Here's the deal. If you decide to purchase this Bike and WIN, I will donate (for postage cost only) the Randonneur bars and SunTour Compe-V front derailleur as in the specs. Both are USED but 100% serviceable.
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Plus, I found a pair of Dia-Compe Brake levers (no hoods) that I will throw in also...
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| Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 11:43 am |
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Thanks for the offer. I will gladly accept it if I do win the auction.
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