Curtis SuperX 2001

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Thanks to @scant for the 24Seven Slack pedals and Schwalbe Table Top tyres.

The pedals were missing a few pins and 1 was snapped level with the pedal, thankfully they weren't too difficult to remove and all replaced with A2 stainless pins.

I always wanted a set of table tops as the tread pattern looks perfect for the riding I do. So when some were available I had to have them, and they lightweight folding ones too.

The finish line is in sight with this one now.




And my 2 current project together.

 

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This weekend I fitted new brake hoses and serviced the fork.

I suspected that the forks didn't have any oil in as the damping adjustment did nothing, and I was right. New seals and fresh 7.5wt oil and they're working well again.




The front brake is a different caliper as it was in better condition that I rebuilt with new pistons and seals. Now they just need a bleed.

 

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So nice!
Curtis and Howies Blue is just a perfect, classic combo

My older brother had (still has hanging in his workshop) his original Freestyler(?) frame from circa 1984 maybe... complete with blue skyways etc. The seat tube has rotted out from storage however, and I've told him numerous times that Curtis will repair it for him but he doesn't seem interested

Great build, well done
G

 

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Almost there, but it is fighting me all the way!

I adjusted the length of the hoses and cables so they're tidy now. Bleeding the brakes will be the last job.

The ISCG-05 guide mount arrived so could mount the chain guide and chain. The chain guide is a second hand MRP G2 which was a bit bent and needed some manipulating to clear the chain.

The next issue is the rear mech. I can't get it to shift to the lowest gear, even with the limit screw removed. The frame clearance on the highest gear is also really close, I remember there being some rubbing on the frame before it got painted so think it has always been a problem.

What to do with my rear mech? I think the hanger moves the mech too far out because it sits on the dropout, not in it. So it's 3-5mm further out than it should be. I'd like to find a new hanger with more meat on it so I can file it down to bring the mech inboard a bit. Failing that I may have to restrict shifting to 7 gears or try make my own hanger.