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Old 05-26-22, 04:57 PM
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Nice frame -- wasn't it in the pass-it-around thread? In any case, just be mindful of the cantis if they are indeed DC960s and you do not have the original straddle cable. Those take a double-ended straddle cable that is a devil to find, because it is in between the two common sizes being made today. The 960s take a 250mm cable, while the double-ended cables available today are either around 120mm or 360-380mm. I did several rounds of trial/error recently with my Univega Alpina, and I ended up scrapping them for Tektro CR720s, which are fantastic. Even DC 980s are easier to work with, since they take a single-ended cable with a cinch bolt on the other side. Looking forward to seeing it built up!
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