Greetings All,
I'm a new member of this forum, but have checked in here periodically over the past few years. Retrobike is a fantastic resource and a reminder of how the internet enriches lives ... allows like minds to join from every corner of the globe! Gotta love it.
I've been an enthusiast of fine bikes my whole life, and especially appreciate the fine hardware on this site.
Below is a pic of the Adroit I want to build into something special. I'd value opinions of contributors here. First, some history:
I purchased a near twin of this machine new in college...and traded it (remorsefully) for a Mantra Pro ~ 10 years ago. The Adroit was so fine with Paul's brakes, Gen 1 Crossmaxes, Syncros Revolution cranks, Syncros Ti 31.6 post, etc, etc...don't get me talking about it.
Now I have this Adroit, which I've owned for ~2 yrs. It's begging for a makeover.
I'm a bit torn re direction to take with this machine. First impulse is to source period exotic parts in great shape, as many on this site have done. But lately I've realized these Kleins were SO FAR ahead of their time. Indeed they outclass rigid bikes of the modern era in numerous ways. -A topic for a separate thread!
Because I appreciate these Kleins in a modern (even fine art) light, I find it somehow appropriate to consider modern craft components as candidates for the build.
Remember we have the square taper BB here, so crank options are limited. Also there is no noodle with this MC2 stem, so canti brakes are out.
I'm talking about Tune cranks...in perhaps a 2 x 9 drive? What other drive parts would go? Seem to be plenty of exotic brake systems are out there. And who is that German Klein tuner? Would it be silly to consider Crossmax SLR wheels? I've been out of the field for some time, and would love opinions.
Blasphemy to put modern parts on a 15 year old beauty? The bike could perform better - and be lighter! - with some of the latest and greatest.
Thanks in advance for your opinions,
Kurt
I'm a new member of this forum, but have checked in here periodically over the past few years. Retrobike is a fantastic resource and a reminder of how the internet enriches lives ... allows like minds to join from every corner of the globe! Gotta love it.
I've been an enthusiast of fine bikes my whole life, and especially appreciate the fine hardware on this site.
Below is a pic of the Adroit I want to build into something special. I'd value opinions of contributors here. First, some history:
I purchased a near twin of this machine new in college...and traded it (remorsefully) for a Mantra Pro ~ 10 years ago. The Adroit was so fine with Paul's brakes, Gen 1 Crossmaxes, Syncros Revolution cranks, Syncros Ti 31.6 post, etc, etc...don't get me talking about it.
Now I have this Adroit, which I've owned for ~2 yrs. It's begging for a makeover.
I'm a bit torn re direction to take with this machine. First impulse is to source period exotic parts in great shape, as many on this site have done. But lately I've realized these Kleins were SO FAR ahead of their time. Indeed they outclass rigid bikes of the modern era in numerous ways. -A topic for a separate thread!
Because I appreciate these Kleins in a modern (even fine art) light, I find it somehow appropriate to consider modern craft components as candidates for the build.
Remember we have the square taper BB here, so crank options are limited. Also there is no noodle with this MC2 stem, so canti brakes are out.
I'm talking about Tune cranks...in perhaps a 2 x 9 drive? What other drive parts would go? Seem to be plenty of exotic brake systems are out there. And who is that German Klein tuner? Would it be silly to consider Crossmax SLR wheels? I've been out of the field for some time, and would love opinions.
Blasphemy to put modern parts on a 15 year old beauty? The bike could perform better - and be lighter! - with some of the latest and greatest.
Thanks in advance for your opinions,
Kurt