1985 Claud Butler Canyon *****FINISHED*****

[wired99]

So, there I am all set to set up my canti's, something I have never done before, and I think 'I know I will have a look what Sheldon says..."
Strewth, I have had to sit down now. These are brakes, right? I feel like I am building a nuclear reactor :?

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html

 

[legrandefromage]

angles - piss easy

 

[legrandefromage]

have a 'this deserves more publicity' bump

 

[wired99]

I am practically there. Canti's are set, chain and seatpost will be here tomorrow, then its up on to the Downs for a that all important frosty morning photo shoot

oh, and then ride like the wind................

 

[majoreyeswater]

Look forward to some pics. Really smart bike. Just what it's all about

 

[biglev]

needs mudgaurds and rack

Rack yes, go for Blackburn in alloy , proper nice. mud guards.....mmm opinions are divided on that. i say it' smountian biking and your just get muddy!!

 

[clockworkgazz]

looking good and loving the turbo

 

[kaytronika]

Looking really nice with those new tyres.

 

[wired99]

Well, she's done. Not yet had a chance to ride any real distance but took her round the block for a spin and it rides great. You are so laid back that you feel like Captain America in Easy Rider. Shifts pretty well for an old girl, not amazing, but didn't really expect it to. Handles great and the bars - about a mile wide! - are just fun..

All original apart from the tyres, saddle, cables, tubes and seatpost....
I will get he up on the downs for a proper photo shoot but for now here are a few pics...

Frame: Reynolds 531 ATB
Fork: Reynolds 531 ATB

Headset: Tange
Stem: Nitto Cromoly ATB
Handlebar: Nitto Cromoly ATB

Brakes:
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables:Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Dia Compe
Brake Levers: Dia Compe

Shifters:
Front Derailleur: Suntour Mountech
Rear Derailleur: Suntour Mountech
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette:Suntour 5 Speed
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Allez
Crank Bolts: Allez
Chainrings: Allez 46/36/26

Bottom Bracket: Suntour
Pedals:SR MP470

Rims: Rigida 26 x 2.125
Hubs: Suzue
Tyres: IRC Mythos
Tubes: Specialized

Saddle: Turbo
Seatpost: ETC
Seatpost Binder: Suntour

 

[legrandefromage]

shmashin'