Re: [CR]Re: Rough stuff riding on a classic frame

(Example: Framebuilding)

From: "cecilio felix" <cecilio2@msn.com>
To: <brucerobbins@worldmailer.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Rough stuff riding on a classic frame
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 20:11:45 -0700


Very practical, as long as it has touring or recreational type geometry and clearances. I spend a loss let time on my mtn bike since building up a basic 70's Falcon into a rough stuff bike. You'll really like it, it provides a whole new dimension of riding. You won't blast though the rough like you do on a mtn bike, you tend to slow down and pick your way through, which is a lot of fun and develops your skills. I think you will go faster on all but the roughest and sandiest trails.

Straight bars are okay but give drops a try. If you get them wide enough and a stem high enough you'll have just as much cranking power for uphills and control and stability for downhills, plus more variety. Much better than straight bars IMO. TA cranks are great, because you can get a good range of gears with just a double. I think Sheldon sells a 6 or 7sp freewheel with a superlow bailout gear which would be useful. Suntour bar end shifters are gold, use those slick aftermarket cables to get them to work better. Also, good pads like Mathauser or koolstop help a lot too. Wrap up your chainstay or your chain will scrape all paint off in no time.

Cecilio


----- Original Message -----
From: brucerobbins@worldmailer.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 2:56 AM
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Re: Rough stuff riding on a classic frame


Brandon,

Any "rough stuff" I encounter is usually when I'm on my Holdsworth mountain bike and I can't really offer any info/advice on the cyclocross scene.

However, I was toying with the idea of setting up a 531 road frame for use off-road perhaps with chunkier tyres, stronger wheels and straight bars.

I'm not into hard core mountain biking so it's not as if the frame would be taking a tremendous pounding but the weight saving would help me keep up with my two sons!

Does anyone have any views on the practicalities of using a classic road frame in this manner?

Bruce


> From: Monkeyman <monkey37@bluemarble.net>
> Subject: [CR]Rough-stuff, a question for the Scots and Brits
>
> I asked this question about 6 months ago and got 0 responses, but I
> thing since we have so many folks from "the other side of the pond" I
> might get some hits now. I want to know more about Rough-stuff
> cycling. I've read snippets and bits in a bunch of books and there is
> a web page out there. I'm looking for more info on the bikes
> themselves. I really like the idea of the kinda touring/cyclocross
> kind of bike. Most of the info I find is tourists talking about
> these crazy guys that tour on paths, or cyclocross guy talking about
> folks that'll ride all day. Any info would be great, and for those
> of you who like "lightweights" but don't like to stick to pavement
> check out <http://www.rsf.org.uk>.
> enjoy,
> Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
> sitting in his living room watching Le Tour on a beautiful So. Cal. day

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