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| 1019.1 | There's a reason why this kind of upgrade is hard | CESARE::JOHNSON | Wanted to be an astronaut, but settled for space cadet. | Tue Feb 28 1989 04:34 | 17 |
| It sounds like you have a fairly classic early-'70s bike. Why mess
with it by trying to force a six-speed into it? Why upgrade to sealed
bearing hubs (that will be nearly impossible to find in your size
anyway) when you have beautiful old Campy hubs? And about those rims --
after twelve years, are you really going to demand that Mavic replace
them? Save yourself some headaches and money by simply buying some new
rims, an Athena (or even Record) BB, and a 5- or Ultra6-speed cogs.
(The latter should be available in local shops, even if Nashbar
doesn't carry them.)
The crank is another matter.... If Gamache or BI-EX don't have it, you
might take a look at the Athena. Sure, it doesn't have the same
nostalgia; but considering that you were willing to part with your
Campy hubs, I doubt that it would be too difficult to change your mind.
MATT
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| 1019.2 | | WITNES::HANNULA | Cat Tails & Bike Wheels Don't Mix | Tue Feb 28 1989 08:42 | 18 |
| My SO has a classic early-70's racing bike and he strives to keep
his bike that way. He has had good luck finding alot of the old
campy parts by walking into new bike shops all the time, usually
the smaller stores, and striking up conversations with the owners.
Alot of these stores have this classic stuff sitting around in a
back room, can't put it on the shelf because of the limited demand,
yet can't bear to throw it out. WE had real good luck this summer
finding some stuff at Happy Time Bicycle Shop in Milford, NH - the
store probably doesn't sell a bike for more than $250-, but we were
both really amazed at the components this guy had sitting around
in his back room. We ended up spending a couple hundred dollars
there.
If you want to keep your bike in the classic style, there is really
alot of good stuf out there, all brand new. You just have to make
shop keepers aware that you're interested in it.
-Nancy
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| 1019.3 | Bob and Jan need the plug | NOVA::FISHER | Rdb/VMS Dinosaur | Tue Feb 28 1989 12:27 | 6 |
| I bought a $800 bike from Bob at Happy Day Cycles in Milford in
1983, and replaced the frame from him the following year (auto wreck).
Glad he had the stuff you wanted.
ed
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| 1019.4 | Randazzo returns! | EUCLID::PAULHUS | Chris @ MLO6B-2/T13 dtn 223-6871 | Tue Feb 28 1989 12:48 | 11 |
| One of the best resources for bike knowledge and odd parts in
the Western suburbs was Paul Randazzo and his Category One Cyclegoods
shop in Tyngsboro. Paul has been out of it for a few months, but
is (as of a week ago) back to operating out of his shop at his home.
The shop number was disconnected (It was (508) 649-7599.) but you
might try it anyway. I'd rather not post his home phone - call
me and I'll give it to you.
Paul has the full set of Campy tools, and has worked with N.E.
Cycling Academy developing the Fit Kit and Frame Alignment systems.
I, for one, am Very glad that Paul's expertise is again available
to us bike nuts. - Chris
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| 1019.5 | | AMUN::CRITZ | A noid is annoyed | Tue Feb 28 1989 14:27 | 11 |
| I was in his house week ago yesterday. He had a Marinoni
in the stand and was making up a set of wheels. Seems to
be back at it.
He's also a ham (as in shortwave), and all the equipment
is on the other side of the basement.
He mentioned that he had just returned from teaching a
class at NE Cycling Academy.
Scott
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| 1019.6 | | WLDWST::J_POLLARD | | Tue Feb 28 1989 19:44 | 8 |
| I have a bike of the same age. If you are replacing the bottom
bracket because only one part is worn, you may not have to. Recently,
I was able to buy only the fixed cup for an old Record B (pre-Nuovo
Record), and a bearing race for a Record hub. Everything is serviceable!
If you really don't like the old Campy stuff and feel a need
to replace it, I'm sure that I can take some of it off your hands.
ESPECIALLY the hubs.
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| 1019.7 | Ultra six mail order | NANOOK::BRALEY | Ed Braley DTN 263-6085 | Thu Mar 02 1989 17:24 | 19 |
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I just had a set of Campy Record hubs laced up to MA40s by
Fred at Haggert's in Concord NH. He the 5 speed hub out back,
new in the box just like a previous note mentioned.
I picked up an Ultra Six freewheel mail order from The Colorado
Cyclist for $26 with shipping. You'll find their advertisement in the
magazines.
If you like your old bike, keep it and fix it up. I have found
that the better shops seem to enjoy working with the better older
model bikes, especially now that everthing Japanese is so similar.
If you look around you can get some truly great deals on older
components that aren't "cool" this year. And you'll have a bike
that's different from everyone else!
Ed.
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