I’ve been ruminating over a classic for the best part of two years now and not the bullet tonight .I have an old Liberty Seguros era BH aluminium frame with carbon fork and low end Campag stuff ( but runs nice in Conti GP4000s )
I may only go out once in a year or two but have increased my spin frequency to almost monthly in recent times .As I get older walking suits me more than running for sure .And I wouldn’t say I’m the only one here who may actually prefer tinkering to cycling !
Anyway I reckon I have picked up a fab classic .The frame is a Claud Butler in blue and white and it’s badged as 853 .I’ve read the threads about them but would love any more info .
My main concern is that the headset seems very low and there’s no space between lock ring and top headset cup .Is it likely someone cut it too low ? Could I have issues fitting another headset ? It’s on tight and doesn’t rattle / shudder although I’m not sure WHY as it seems to be defying traditional logic .
Any advice about where to go with this build ?Mechs and calipers are almost brand new Sora .Wheelset Giant SR2 .Both these prob easy enough to sell
On to fund nice parts Is that stem as dodgy as it may appear ?
Anyway hi everyone and live to hear back
I may only go out once in a year or two but have increased my spin frequency to almost monthly in recent times .As I get older walking suits me more than running for sure .And I wouldn’t say I’m the only one here who may actually prefer tinkering to cycling !
Anyway I reckon I have picked up a fab classic .The frame is a Claud Butler in blue and white and it’s badged as 853 .I’ve read the threads about them but would love any more info .
My main concern is that the headset seems very low and there’s no space between lock ring and top headset cup .Is it likely someone cut it too low ? Could I have issues fitting another headset ? It’s on tight and doesn’t rattle / shudder although I’m not sure WHY as it seems to be defying traditional logic .
Any advice about where to go with this build ?Mechs and calipers are almost brand new Sora .Wheelset Giant SR2 .Both these prob easy enough to sell
On to fund nice parts Is that stem as dodgy as it may appear ?
Anyway hi everyone and live to hear back