[CR] Masi Special with Triple Trouble (cino1947@aol.com)

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From: <cino1947@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:02:27 -0500
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: Cino1947@aol.com
Subject: [CR] Masi Special with Triple Trouble (cino1947@aol.com)


I'm putting together my early 60's Masi Special with a Nuovo Record triple crank (36-42-47), Nuovo Record bottom bracket marked "70-SS X3", and a Record front derailleur- the earlier kind that has a stop requiring a length of stainless housing. My problem is that the front derailleur doesn't carry the chain out far enough to reach the large chainring. I've tightened the crank bolt as far as it can go, The bottom bracket shell is 70mm, I have a similar setup on a Cinelli, though it uses a later model NR front. Any suggestions besides riding more so I don't require triple cranks?
Thanks and Happy New Year,
Josh Berger
Bronx, NY
USA