A Sunn Something! first ride, weird handling!

[matthew71]

chrome

is the tube set from tange? and is there any trouble chroming such a light tubing ? i think the main reason for most old frames breaking is they rot through the chrome,was just wondering if it has any affect?

 

[MikeD]

Smart Wandery steering -- is the headset a bit overtight? A binding headset leads to all sorts of weirdness.

 

[gbmoto]

Ta for the comments all

Not sure what tubing it is, either Tange or Fuji, but yes, chroming can cause issues, this one seems OK tho'

It does feel just like a tight headset, but it isn't!

A couple of things I am going to check, both cups look to have pressed in fine, but I wonder if the sealed races are sitting correct, or wether the steerer is bent, but I would have thought both would have shown with a waggle of the bars.

 

[LucasARG]

Great bike! nice to see you use it a lot!

here's a couple of (bad) pictures of mine (It's not finished yet and satin chrome, not bright like yours)

Cheers

 

[gbmoto]

Nice, I like the Satin Chrome.

Have sorted the wandery steering, the upper race wasn't quite pressed in properly, could just get a fingernail under it at the back, I guess the cartridge bearings are less forgiving, anyway all is good now.

 

[Caramba Kid]

Really wanted to have 1" ahead forks on this, but they have been a real struggle to find

2nd or 3rd Gen Pace RC30 Chrome / Nickel plate rigid forks would look awsome

plenty out there & don't worry if crown is for 1.25" or 1.125" steerer as can be shimmed down to 1" with original Pace collars.

 

[gbmoto]

Been away for a little bit, but here it is in it's ultimate form (nearly)

Finally got a 1" stem, so the front is now completely adapter and shim free!!

Took it on the family holiday to France, hence the placcy pedals and spacers under the stem.

I do like the idea of a pair of RC 30's, may have a look around.

 

[lewis1641]

looking good. i have a mag 32 sl ti in 1" ahead form. could be tempted to part with it