SteelNipple
Old School Hero
I think I will post all the future projects, parts and bikes I have to this thread. The Santini and the Scott I will finish in their own threads.
Parts , bikes and project bikes
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SteelNipple
Old School Hero
Let's start with this Merckx 3-Athlete.
First Chorus, Xenon seatpost
First Chorus, Xenon seatpost
SteelNipple
Old School Hero
I was hoping to have this finished today but the steerer tube was cut at an angle by someone and next to the slot for the keyed washer, 7mm's down from top the thread was f****d and I dont have a die for that size so had to "chase" it with a fine pointed file and also file the top level. Got left with just enough thread for the Chorus headset, maybe 1-2 full threads not in on the locknut. The Record headset that came with the bike was also trashed, possibly set too loose or tight as it had indentation from the bearings on the cup and race.
And the hubs I'm planning on using needed service and the end of the rear axle needed the thread chased.
I washed the frame as it had some tape residue and lots of baked dirt and grease and then after the wash I waxed it.
The headset is in and the BB, a later sealed Veloce.
I also cleaned the brakes and derailleurs and filed some of the rash of the RD. I still need to sand and polish the filed spots.
Should I use white Turbo and white bar tape or just go with black saddle and tape and save the white tape for the Santini? The hoods for the Chorus levers are black.
And the hubs I'm planning on using needed service and the end of the rear axle needed the thread chased.
I washed the frame as it had some tape residue and lots of baked dirt and grease and then after the wash I waxed it.
The headset is in and the BB, a later sealed Veloce.
I also cleaned the brakes and derailleurs and filed some of the rash of the RD. I still need to sand and polish the filed spots.
Should I use white Turbo and white bar tape or just go with black saddle and tape and save the white tape for the Santini? The hoods for the Chorus levers are black.
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