I think my take on smoothness is more the rolling feel of the hubs and the bottom bracket. I haven't ridden enough to start comparing how frames contribute. I'm sure that when I fit up the new GPX stuff the smoothness will be awesome!singlespeedscott wrote:Strange you say that the Tange 5 Élan is not as compliant as the Diamondback.
I have both a Diamondback Expert TG (same frame as yours, OS Tange Crmo) and a Tange 5 Ricardo. Although the Ricardo uses PG tubing, they are standard sized and I would choose it over the Diamondback any ride. The DB is just to stiff for me on the roads I ride. I prefer a frame with a more flexible top tube. I think a thinner standard size top tube with a decent set of compliant forks, instead of the ghastly uni crown ones it's adorned with, would make the DB a much better ride.
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Postby 8Track » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:21 pm
A major bummer. I've been told to hunt down Maxxis tubes. very reliable I've been told. I'll be staying away from Tioga that's for sure.
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What are you referring to? One of the bikes or the crankset?ldrcycles wrote:Wow that's so much nicer than the shabby ones i've had.
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Postby 8Track » Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:04 am
These shots were taken on the Amy Gillette bikeway. This section is behind the main road in Woodside.
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Postby ldrcycles » Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:13 am
The cranks, the 2 sets of GPX cranks i've had were both quite tatty, even then they look good but new and shiny is something else .8Track wrote:What are you referring to? One of the bikes or the crankset?ldrcycles wrote:Wow that's so much nicer than the shabby ones i've had.
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Postby Frostee » Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:30 am
Where are you guys getting your 27" tyres from? I have an 80's Bernie Jones that I have been running vee-line tyres on. They were the only brand I could find and I think they are made of chewing gum. Ive heard that Conti still do a 27", but LBS cant source them.
Also I have a couple of other old steel frame bikes waiting for restoration. I would like to source BB's for them, and recommendations?
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Continental- ... 51bfc6c63a
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Postby 8Track » Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:15 pm
White Fizik perforated bar tape
White Selle Italia Turbo saddle
Cateye computer and lights bundle
NOS Suntour GPX Brake levers & hoods
NOS Suntour GPX Brake calipers (thanks Singlespeedscott)
NOS Suntour GPX Hubs
Used Suntour GPX shifters
New spokes
New chain
Still looking for a good deal on NOS Suntour GPX derailleurs and also need to assess the condition of the bottom bracket and cassette.
Will post up photos when they arrive.
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Postby 8Track » Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:33 pm
I think they are waiting at my office. I was in Melbourne Thurs/Fri. I'll let you know on Monday.
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Postby 8Track » Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:08 pm
Pleased to say that the entire Suntour GPX groupset has been acquired. Brakes, brake levers and hoods, downtube shifters, chainrings and cranks, pedals, front and rear derailleurs and wheel hubs.
First step for the restoration will be lacing the new hubs into the Mavic rims. I'll be using new stainless steel spokes. I'll take photos of the whole process and post them up for those interested.
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Postby 8Track » Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:22 pm
Who is he? Got a way to contact him?maccayak wrote:Have you tried Greg Softley to do your decals. He is very helpful.
Thanks,
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Postby maccayak » Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:42 pm
If you have a set of decals, I'm sure he can make a set the way you want.
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