Road Bike Project
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Road Bike Project
So last night I traded my roommate this Gary Fisher mountain bike I found for this...Donno if it was a good idea or not but I really want to build this bike
Does anybody know anything about it?
This is what I know:
-Made in France
-"Cotter"(?) style cranks...so needs to be swapped to something more American according to roommate
-ASTRA brand says "tour de france" on the side...from I believe 1982
Goals:
-Single speed
-NOT fixie
-Front brake only
Use it to ride around town...not super fast, just get me places and exercise
Does anybody know anything about it?
This is what I know:
-Made in France
-"Cotter"(?) style cranks...so needs to be swapped to something more American according to roommate
-ASTRA brand says "tour de france" on the side...from I believe 1982
Goals:
-Single speed
-NOT fixie
-Front brake only
Use it to ride around town...not super fast, just get me places and exercise
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Re: Road Bike Project
Ive got a decent set of flip flop wheels I can sell you for the single speed conversion. I can also help you out if you need it.
I suggest checking out bunnyhop on west grace or recycles on cary st.
I suggest checking out bunnyhop on west grace or recycles on cary st.
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Re: Road Bike Project
You don't want it, lol
French frame
weird bottom bracket.
Headset is weird.
measurements on the whole bike are weird, and makes getting shit for it a pain.
French frame
weird bottom bracket.
Headset is weird.
measurements on the whole bike are weird, and makes getting shit for it a pain.
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Re: Road Bike Project
Yeah...I don't really want to sink money into this...I have all the parts to put the crank back together...need sprockets, tubes, tires and wheels basically
Anybody know where I can get super cheap parts and shiz?
Anybody know where I can get super cheap parts and shiz?