Vintage Labadie Cyclocross build

[Augustus]

love that.

 

[Chinn]

Howz about some Retro XTR goodness for the ride?

I always wanted a set of the XTR cantis when they were the thing. Picked up 3 wheels worth the other day for $30. Two wheels worth even had new Ritchey pads! (my favorite brakepad).

Mounted them up and I'm as impressed with them as I'd hoped I'd be : )

I'm guessing these are about 94 vintage xtr's, but they might be as late as 96's.

 

[mike_eb]

Does anybody apart from me just add washers to the bolts for their single speed cranks?

Sure it adds a "little" bit of weight; but so much has usually just come off.

 

[Chinn]

Mike, I just file the first 1/32" off the backing nut and use them stock. Everything bolts right up and tightens down correctly. Took about 5 mins with a flat file to cut all the backing nuts down.

 

[jonnyboy666]

i like! lots!

 

[mike_eb]

I would feel so lazy right now, if I actually owned a file.
The washers are cheaper

That bike is superb by the way.

 

[Old Ned]

I would feel so lazy right now, if I actually owned a file.
The washers are cheaper

That bike is superb by the way.

I agree on the bike, lovely - but why not use fixing bolts for made track chainsets? They're designed for SS!

 

[pistol13]

top marks! totally love it. show some more pics

 

[Chinn]

Thanks everyone! I'll make sure to get some more pics of it this weekend.

I agree on the bike, lovely - but why not use fixing bolts for made track chainsets? They're designed for SS!

I was about to order a set of single ring fixing bolts, then I decided to measure the stock Shimano parts. They were just a few thousandths too long to fit, so a few passes of a file allowed me to save another $15 on the project.

 

[Chinn]

OK, few more pics.....

Got the cockpit, drivetrain and brakes : )

Sorry for the huge pics.....