Retrobike Touring.

[troje]

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Good choice. 26" wheels for stability, rigid steel for durability. A small invest in a new chain, brakepads, headset and bottom bracket won't set you down much and is worth it!

 

[troje]

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Oh and new cabling maybe!

 

[NeilM]

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Stem looks like it could be OK, but I will strip the bike right down, just to make sure there are no hidden horrors. It will then be rebuilt, using some original and some different parts, as if it were a fresh build.

 

[Mike Muz]

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I could give that Elite bottle cage a loving home, Neil!

Mike

 

[NeilM]

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It's yours Mike.

I'm sure you'll soon have a matching white saddle and bar tape to go with it. :mrgreen:

 

[Mike Muz]

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It's yours Mike.

I'm sure you'll soon have a matching white saddle and bar tape to go with it. :mrgreen:

Ooh, you bitch!

Er, I mean, thanks

 

[RobMac]

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It's yours Mike.

I'm sure you'll soon have a matching white saddle and bar tape to go with it. :mrgreen:

Ain't that the truth

 

[Mike Muz]

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[hamster]

Re: Retro MTB Touring.

I wouldn't bother with going to 9 speed. You would then have to replace the wheels at it's 7 speed IIRC. I'd probably switch to thumbies for reliability and spend most of my efforts on getting the fit and comfort spot-on.

It's a great start for a tourer though.

 

[NeilM]

Re: Retro MTB Touring.

I wouldn't bother with going to 9 speed. You would then have to replace the wheels at it's 7 speed IIRC. I'd probably switch to thumbies for reliability and spend most of my efforts on getting the fit and comfort spot-on.

It's a great start for a tourer though.

I'll have a look at that as the wheels are both solid and in good condition.

I have some 7 speed thumbies here, I'd just need to get a new cassette. Both mechs would still need changing though, as the Alivio mechs are not very robust and there is a lot of pressed metal where I would normally expect to see solid alloy.