Re: [CR]Mondia questions

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From: "Mark Petry" <mpetry@bainbridgeisland.net>
To: "Jim Cole" <jcole@memphis.edu>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <3B26782F.E63A6AE1@memphis.edu>
Subject: Re: [CR]Mondia questions
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 12:56:25 -0700


Mondia has the dreaded Swiss BB threading. Like French, but fixed cup is LH thread.

Hard to get if you need a replacement, unless you go to a Phil BB.

markp


----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Cole
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 1:14 PM
Subject: [CR]Mondia questions



> Talked to a guy that has a Mondia for sale. The frame is 531 with the
> cool airbrushed look paint scheme. It's all Campy NR except for Mafac
> brakes and seems very similar to a Raleigh International in many
> respects. Ok, so what would I be getting into here as far as threading
> issues are concerned? Would the frame have metric sized tubing and
> require the "French" sized front derailleur clamp? How about seatpost
> and stem size? It is a complete bike, but all my spare parts are
> British thread. Always thought Mondias were good looking bikes and
> wondering if I should take the plunge. Thanks for any input!!!

>

> Jim Cole

> Memphis, TN