Hello all, first post here...
It's an Aluminium O, literally everything on it is circa 1992 as far as I know, except the upgrades I did to it this week.
They were extensive as the bike was in 'barn find' state after 15 years in my shed. Rusty chain, cassette... so I had the works done by a local bike shop as I haven't got all the tools - in the end it was an extensive bill - bottom bracket, all wheel bearings, all cables, all cable housings, middle chain ring, new tyres, new inner tubes and then it turns out the freehub was split....
Anyway, it now rides so beautifully, it's like a new bike again! So fast and quiet - I got rid of the heavy tires and bought some faster commuter / paths tyres and they're amazing. Anyway I have a few more questions -
Q. It has a grip shift gear change and its awful - what could I fit instead? I don't want a grip shift again, the under bar gear shifters.
Q. Handlebars - I was thinking about changing the handlebars for a slightly wider feel?
Q. Saddle - it's horrible! Nasty foam Specialized. I need a new one...
One thing I feel is the riding position leaves me facing downwards a little too much.
I don't mind having new components or go looking for older components, the spirit is still there anyway.
Here's some pictures..
It's an Aluminium O, literally everything on it is circa 1992 as far as I know, except the upgrades I did to it this week.
They were extensive as the bike was in 'barn find' state after 15 years in my shed. Rusty chain, cassette... so I had the works done by a local bike shop as I haven't got all the tools - in the end it was an extensive bill - bottom bracket, all wheel bearings, all cables, all cable housings, middle chain ring, new tyres, new inner tubes and then it turns out the freehub was split....
Anyway, it now rides so beautifully, it's like a new bike again! So fast and quiet - I got rid of the heavy tires and bought some faster commuter / paths tyres and they're amazing. Anyway I have a few more questions -
Q. It has a grip shift gear change and its awful - what could I fit instead? I don't want a grip shift again, the under bar gear shifters.
Q. Handlebars - I was thinking about changing the handlebars for a slightly wider feel?
Q. Saddle - it's horrible! Nasty foam Specialized. I need a new one...
One thing I feel is the riding position leaves me facing downwards a little too much.
I don't mind having new components or go looking for older components, the spirit is still there anyway.
Here's some pictures..