New pics: 1980 Harry Quinn Build and restoration
05-03-24, 08:31 PM
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New pics: 1980 Harry Quinn Build and restoration
This bike is pretty cool guys. I think it's a repaint but looks awesome. Correct decals for sure. I did a light refresh on this bike. Check out the pics and the vid if you're up to it.
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05-04-24, 07:48 AM
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Another great video John! I've got to come see these new bikes you just got. I'll call you after your weekend at the bike show. Bernie
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I live bikes of that era, and that thing looks fabulous. What's that, "N+100"? 
With a 144mm BCD crankset, I like 50-42, because it works beautifully with 14-16-18-20-23-26. 52-42 is classic with a 14-16-18-21-24.
I recently switched the Bianchi to a 130mm BCD with 46-38, with 13-15-17-20-23-26 in back, because denial does not always work against the aging process. That extra 10% leverage on the bottom gear makes a big difference to an old guy.
Interesting that HQ didn't embrace 126mm OLD by 1980, as Bianchi did. (Mine came with a standard, not "ultra" 6-speed 13-15-17-19-21-23 Regina America in back.)
With a 144mm BCD crankset, I like 50-42, because it works beautifully with 14-16-18-20-23-26. 52-42 is classic with a 14-16-18-21-24.
I recently switched the Bianchi to a 130mm BCD with 46-38, with 13-15-17-20-23-26 in back, because denial does not always work against the aging process. That extra 10% leverage on the bottom gear makes a big difference to an old guy.
Interesting that HQ didn't embrace 126mm OLD by 1980, as Bianchi did. (Mine came with a standard, not "ultra" 6-speed 13-15-17-19-21-23 Regina America in back.)
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looking forward to a ride report on this one. Quinns were supposed to have pretty radical handling and geometry.
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