I picked up this frame from Dablk a few weeks ago. This morning I decided what direction it would take. Basically I needed something that I could get dirty, without worrying about it. This definitely won't be an 'original' build, more like an 'equip it as I see fit, period correct' build.
For the components, I had originally wanted to go M737/8 f & r mech's. But considering the framecolor is a bit on the classy side, I decided that m735 with the nice shiny nameplates would better suit it vs. the industrial matte on the later models.
So I shot down to my mancave and started working. Earlier in the day, I had already polished a set of Strongarm's that I thought were too far gone. I started with 360grit, dry then wet. I hit it with some crocus-cloth, then some polishing compound. For the 2hrs invested, I was pretty happy.
I pulled the wheels off of the Ti, and threw them on, along with the 8spd road cassette. The chain length was still ok, so I threw on the crank & ring, chain and mechanism. Ran the cable and I now have gears. I'm still looking for a 24t granny...a proper 8spd 11-28 MTB cassette will be installed along with a fresh chain when the rest of the drivetrain is sorted.
Looking at the wheels when I first got them, I didn't think they would go with the Indigo. I was pleasantly surprised once I saw them mounted. Still needs some retro knobby's. The Controltech's skewers were also on the previous project, and may very well stay on this one.
The brake levers were Karma from Ultimecia, and just so happened to be those that were OE on the '96, almost. Since it had grip-shift, it had the PC-7n's(temp. mounted), with the big flange that sat against the grip-shift mechanisms. These PC-7's have a standard band. They will be sanded/painted and the handles repolished. They're coupled to STX canti's, but I hate canti's so I dunno how long they'll last.
Anyway, sorry for the crappy pics. Using a 50mm prime and my basement is too small:
More to come soon....
For the components, I had originally wanted to go M737/8 f & r mech's. But considering the framecolor is a bit on the classy side, I decided that m735 with the nice shiny nameplates would better suit it vs. the industrial matte on the later models.
So I shot down to my mancave and started working. Earlier in the day, I had already polished a set of Strongarm's that I thought were too far gone. I started with 360grit, dry then wet. I hit it with some crocus-cloth, then some polishing compound. For the 2hrs invested, I was pretty happy.
I pulled the wheels off of the Ti, and threw them on, along with the 8spd road cassette. The chain length was still ok, so I threw on the crank & ring, chain and mechanism. Ran the cable and I now have gears. I'm still looking for a 24t granny...a proper 8spd 11-28 MTB cassette will be installed along with a fresh chain when the rest of the drivetrain is sorted.
Looking at the wheels when I first got them, I didn't think they would go with the Indigo. I was pleasantly surprised once I saw them mounted. Still needs some retro knobby's. The Controltech's skewers were also on the previous project, and may very well stay on this one.
The brake levers were Karma from Ultimecia, and just so happened to be those that were OE on the '96, almost. Since it had grip-shift, it had the PC-7n's(temp. mounted), with the big flange that sat against the grip-shift mechanisms. These PC-7's have a standard band. They will be sanded/painted and the handles repolished. They're coupled to STX canti's, but I hate canti's so I dunno how long they'll last.
Anyway, sorry for the crappy pics. Using a 50mm prime and my basement is too small:
More to come soon....
Personally, I would prefer silver hubs.
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