Originally Posted by
Doohickie
Before:
Original configuration as the bike came to me in 2008, still with the store price tags from 1994 (on the handlebars)
Early commuting setup
Current setup
The handlebar setup
The mods
Drop bar mods
. Quill Stem Adapter (bought new at LBS)
. Handlebar Stem (closeout at LBS)
. Drop Bars & Tektro Brake Levers (bought together at a swap meet)
. Suntour Barcon Shifters (bought at a swap meet)
Lighting mods
. Wheelset with Schmidt SON 28 dynohub in front wheel (bought used)
. Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ Fly Senso Plus headlight with standlight
. Busch & Müller Toplight Line Plus taillight with standlight
Comfort:
. Brooks B17 Saddle
. Cinelli cork handlebar tape (shellacked)
Seems unreal that I did this conversion over 8 years ago. Pretty much the same, just different bar tape and fenders.