1986 (?) Tech Nova Pro

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Picked this up today: went to get it by foot and rode it back home (after inflating the tyres) :

A Tech Nova Pro (not sure of the year yet..)

Tange Infinity tubing, Tange MTB forks and a mix of early (LB, LC: 1987?) 6sp Shimano components.

Let's see if I can get it into a slightly better (cleaner) condition during the ongoing lockdown to be able to ride it offroad when times change for the better, although I think it might be a tad too small for me..

Apparently, some other have passed on this forum (of course) a while ago: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=135150

 

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Disassembled, cleaning in progress..

WIP: how can such a cassette be removed?

Frame: Tech Nova Pro Tange Infinity
Fork: Tange MTB

Headset:
Stem:
Handlebar:
Grips:

Brakes: Shimano Deore MT-60 (rear U-brake)
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore BL-MT60

Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-MT60
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore FD-MT60
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-MT60
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano 6sp
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Shimano FC-R124
Crank Bolts:
Chainrings: Shimano Biopace 48/38/28
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Pedals: Shimano PD-M324

Hub Skewers:
Rims: Araya RM-20 (bronze)
Hubs: Sansin
Nipples:
Spokes:
Tyres:
Tubes:

Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo (black, re-issue)
Seatpost: 26.6 mm dia
Seatpost Binder:

 

[Deleted member 68825]

Never heard of one, looks like got loadsa potential ....please tell me your gonna do arse up and bars low. Keep it posted

 

[legrandefromage]

87/88maybe given those parts

 

[ElCani]

WIP: how can such a cassette be removed?

Looks like a Shimano Uniglide. You need two chainwhips, use one to hold the cassette and one to unscrew the smallest sprocket.

 

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Re:

Let's find a second chain whip then..!

Thanks

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Re:

Let's find a second chain whip then..!

Thanks

its a great time to fit a 7spd or even an 8spd Hyperglide freehub body!

 

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Re: Re:

Let's find a second chain whip then..!

Thanks

its a great time to fit a 7spd or even an 8spd Hyperglide freehub body!

One step at a time: this is unexplored territory for me, as I've not dealt with 6sp Uniglide before..

 

[legrandefromage]

Actually, thats not Uniglide and looks like a normal screw on freewheel

Looks like this tool

https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/freewheel- ... -tool.html

 

[legrandefromage]

And and and!

The date code on your left crank arm of 'LC' says March 1987

http://www.vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm