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11-26-20, 07:23 PM
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I think it looked much better with the older Dura Ace.
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11-26-20, 09:37 PM
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No real disagreement there. But for me brifters and a compact crank are a requirement for actual riding of any significance. In theory I might be able to find some vintage Dura Ace or Shimano brifter/indexed system but they are pretty hard to find in good working order and I had this group sitting in the cabinet as a takeoff from another modern bike I upgraded to Dura Ace.
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That 105 crank looks surprisingly fitting with the silver on the frame. Rather like it. It's a shame it doesn't have any grooves or pantographing in it, for a bit of red infill would absolutely tie it perfectly with that frameset.
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I think it looks ok with the new group, although aesthetically I prefer the 7400 group. But as a non-young guy I know what it’s like to require some more forgiving gearing.
Any reason why you chose to route the rear brake cable around the seat post the way you did?
Any reason why you chose to route the rear brake cable around the seat post the way you did?
11-30-20, 05:54 PM
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You know I tried both sides and felt that was the straightest path. The 105 brakes direct the cable up at an angle. I'll take another look at it but it was an item of some back and forth when I was routing the cable.
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12-01-20, 01:25 PM
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Got it. I noticed that angle of the brake, but thought maybe you have the brakes set to a more open adjustment. It just looks odd to my eye, in a non traditional way.
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@juvela - Yes he did a number of custom frames before coming to the US for racing clients. Even did a tandem.
If you haven't visited his blog, it is interesting reading. He has nearly captured his life experience WRT bicycles. His technical articles are also of interest including frame geometry and building techniques.
Dave Moulton's Blog - Dave Moulton's Bike Blog (squarespace.com)
If you haven't visited his blog, it is interesting reading. He has nearly captured his life experience WRT bicycles. His technical articles are also of interest including frame geometry and building techniques.
Dave Moulton's Blog - Dave Moulton's Bike Blog (squarespace.com)
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