Re: [CR]Stripping a bike for a "rider" ...

(Example: Bike Shops:R.E.W. Reynolds)

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From: "Mark Buswell|SisuHome" <mark@sisuhome.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Stripping a bike for a "rider" ...
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:19:23 -0800
To: Donald Gillies <gillies@cs.ubc.ca>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

OMG!

IMHO I would replace all the sundries and items that see wear:

- Get another set of wheels, ideally the same but used- possibly clinchers if possible...? Blasphemy! - Modern brake cables/housing with lining. - A second set of brake pads/holders. - A second saddle (ideally the same model but used). - Stock up on the appropriate bar wrap. - Lastly, be very careful

That's it, as far as I'm concerned but I'm sure others will have their own opinion.

Mark Buswell SF, CA USA

P.S. Oh yea, toe straps too - whatever you like.

On Nov 23, 2006, at 1:07 AM, Donald Gillies wrote:
> Imagine that someone just gave you a 1965 cinelli SC and you want to
> take it out for a ride. However, the bike is totally NOS. What would
> you change on the bike to go out riding ? What would you add to the
> bike to protect the finish ??
>
> I have some ideas but I'm not too experienced in this area, and I'd
> like to know what "wear items" people replace right away, and save for
> "special rides", "shows", or whatnot ...
>
> Thanx,
>
> - Don Gillies
> (Who hasn't yet been given a NOS Cinelli SC)
> San Diego, CA, USA
> _______________________________________________

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