Originally Posted by
randyjawa
Thanks for the heads up on the front derailleur. To be honest, it was not shifting all that well but after some tinkering it works just fine now. If I cannot find a new home for the bike, I will install a different freewheel and chain, with hopes that my old legs can push the bike with relative ease. It is such a nice bike and, even though I do not (do not, do not, do not) need another bike, this one really does blow my kilt up.
Anyway, I will list it on Ebay tomorrow and hope to find a buyer. If no luck, the components will be harvested, and I will offer the frame and fork set. Usually, a frame/fork set is much easier to sell and costs a heck of a lot less to ship.
Hey Randy. Was the arm twisted, or just the band moved out of line?
Also, why not make it into a triple with easier gearing in the back? It’s a pretty awesome shape Basso. Maybe plop on a wider range derailleur, a front that can handle a triple and see if you like it. They came as frames so you would not be breaking with originality!
FWIW i have seen Bassos languish on the Bay for a long time, but yours is pretty well preserved.
Stay in the Basso club!
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