1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Final Pictures Page 14 ***

[mkozaczek]

Re: 1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Pictures Page 8 ***

Ok, so not to be pedantic, but I will...

Technically the M734 brakes you're running should not use that dual position straddle cable. In 91 Shimano switched to a single position with an oval tab ahead of the end piece which you can use to disengage the brakes. They came in several lengths so you could adjust for the various rim widths on the market. Longer for front and shorter for rear. So, you are running the straddle cables for M732 and older brakes. Fine and all that, but technically not correct application and you have them reversed.

All your questions can be answered here : http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... 1.JPG.html

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Pictures Page 8 ***

Ok, so not to be pedantic, but I will...

Technically the M734 brakes you're running should not use that dual position straddle cable. In 91 Shimano switched to a single position with an oval tab ahead of the end piece which you can use to disengage the brakes. They came in several lengths so you could adjust for the various rim widths on the market. Longer for front and shorter for rear. So, you are running the straddle cables for M732 and older brakes. Fine and all that, but technically not correct application and you have them reversed.

All your questions can be answered here : http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... 1.JPG.html

I appreciate the attention to the details and the heads up! That's the info I wanted to know. If you take the build this far you might as well go all the way to being period correct on every detail. That is why we don't have the Ti Fork afterall.

 

[theproscloset]

Re: 1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Pictures Page 8 ***

Flipped around the rear cable guide and adjusted the hanger settings for the brakes.

Final round of photos unless you guys can find a flaw?!

 

[Minifreak]

Re: 1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Pictures Page 10 ***

Stunning bike, I used to lust after my neighbours Al-mega DX, I think I would have sold my teenage girlfriend to get my hands on this bike had I seen it at that age

 

[Void(EN12-82)]

Re: 1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Pictures Page 10 ***

Ouw wieë keill, wa ein fietske gek!

Translated: Holy cr*p, that is some bike dude

;-)

 

[makster]

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Valve caps :roll:

 

[makster]

Re:

Fantastic job on this.
Gorgeous bike

 

[theproscloset]

Re: Re:

Valve caps :roll:

Sorry I have never ridden with valve caps and don't plan to start now.

 

[ez054098]

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Valve caps :roll:

Sorry I have never ridden with valve caps and don't plan to start now.

You are missing out. Such a different ride with them on.

 

[mkozaczek]

Re: 1991 Alpinestars Ti-Mega Build ***Pictures Page 10 ***

Rear derailleur cable housing is 2mm too long

Nice build all around.