Show your French bikes!
02-17-12, 11:19 PM
#551
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[QUOTE=KonAaron Snake;13865804]?
NR was stock on that moto, both derailleurs. It also came stock with a Campagnolo cable guide and Campy drops. QUOTE]
I kinda suspected that might be the case, but I guess I was thinking that you were further Frenchifying it with the retros and I was wondering why you didn't go all the way and installed a Simplex RD/FD to match it.... With the TA crank and the retros, the NR RD is starting to look a bit lonely on the frame
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NR was stock on that moto, both derailleurs. It also came stock with a Campagnolo cable guide and Campy drops. QUOTE]
I kinda suspected that might be the case, but I guess I was thinking that you were further Frenchifying it with the retros and I was wondering why you didn't go all the way and installed a Simplex RD/FD to match it.... With the TA crank and the retros, the NR RD is starting to look a bit lonely on the frame
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02-18-12, 06:23 AM
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Gotcha...from what I've read, the Motos were a bit weird, and were set up with a Frankenstein hodge podge based on price, value and quality...they even have some Japanese parts. The one component choice that bugs me are the Weinmanns. Who in their right mind would put Weinmanns on this bike over Mafacs???
I would NEVER voluntarily replace Campagnolo, except maybe C-record.
I would NEVER voluntarily replace Campagnolo, except maybe C-record.
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02-18-12, 06:27 AM
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Unfortunately yes...with a Forte hub and rim
The front is Cyclone. If I were keeping it long term, I'd probably buy a set of Normandy hubs to make it more period correct, or maybe go for a rear cyclone to match the front. Heck, I even have a Campagnolo 6sp wheelset laying around that would fit.
02-18-12, 05:39 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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One more opportunity to show this French bike. From today's ride:
The drivetrain is all French and original-like except for the stoker's crank and pedals. The rear hub, the brakes, and the captain's crank and pedals are original.
The drivetrain is all French and original-like except for the stoker's crank and pedals. The rear hub, the brakes, and the captain's crank and pedals are original.
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02-18-12, 11:01 PM
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1988 Peugeot "Chorus" , Reynolds 753 , my multi-colored frankenbike . Everything on the frame is from a 1984 Trek 460.
02-20-12, 01:27 AM
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02-20-12, 04:27 AM
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That sure is a lovely 'becane KonAaron. Impossible to find, even here in France. Just one observation, for me the brake cables would look better (and maybe perform better) if they looped over the handlebars.
02-20-12, 05:43 AM
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Yeah...the cable routing definitely needs work, as does the lever position. I thought these were fairly common, but I'm not an expert either.
02-20-12, 06:11 AM
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02-20-12, 06:25 AM
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Is it a 300?
02-20-12, 10:01 AM
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02-20-12, 01:24 PM
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Give it chance. Old French bikes are like old French cars: a little quirky, lousy build quality, but the ride is wonderful and they can be kept running forever with some paperclips and a piece of string.
02-20-12, 01:39 PM
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Ehhh, I'm sure it's a nice ride...but I just can't see picking this come ride time over some of my other bikes. It's also not an ideal fit.
02-20-12, 02:57 PM
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This your $50 frameset from the swap meet last year?? What's the crankset?
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02-20-12, 03:35 PM
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02-20-12, 03:43 PM
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Never say never, but I've ridden a bike or two in my day, and I haven't found anything I would take over my KM as an every day all 'rounder. I'm in a weird place...I REALLY love the 6 bikes I ride frequently and honestly can't see myself doing better than what I have. The only things I'm really curious about anymore are a quality CF bike and a custom ti spectrum sports tourer with rolhoff. I'm sure I wouldn't turn down a Vanilla or newer Sachs for the right price. I can't really afford either...and there just aren't many c and v bikes I'd have interest in anymore. I'd find room for a Passoni...I'd find room for a Grandis and that's really about it.
Heck, even my Lemond Poprad...which is a bike I absolutely love...was probably replaced by the Huffy. I'm going to have 4 or 5 bikes up for sale pretty soon.
Heck, even my Lemond Poprad...which is a bike I absolutely love...was probably replaced by the Huffy. I'm going to have 4 or 5 bikes up for sale pretty soon.
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02-20-12, 03:55 PM
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Never say never, but I've ridden a bike or two in my day, and I haven't found anything I would take over my KM as an every day all 'rounder. I'm in a weird place...I REALLY love the 6 bikes I ride frequently and honestly can't see myself doing better than what I have. The only things I'm really curious about anymore are a quality CF bike and a custom ti spectrum sports tourer with rolhoff. I'm sure I wouldn't turn down a Vanilla or newer Sachs for the right price. I can't really afford either...and there just aren't many c and v bikes I'd have interest in anymore. I'd find room for a Passoni...I'd find room for a Grandis and that's really about it.
Heck, even my Lemond Poprad...which is a bike I absolutely love...was probably replaced by the Huffy. I'm going to have 4 or 5 bikes up for sale pretty soon.
Heck, even my Lemond Poprad...which is a bike I absolutely love...was probably replaced by the Huffy. I'm going to have 4 or 5 bikes up for sale pretty soon.
02-28-12, 06:36 PM
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My UO-8 with original Simplex derailleurs that work exceptionally well.
02-28-12, 08:40 PM
#575
I actually hit over 31 mph on the flat with some tail wind. Despite the metric tubing, the frame feels stiff compared to other vintage steel bikes I have.
