NICE, Bill VERY nice... it just beckons to be ridden... I LOVE the
way the Saturae x28 rims look... just be wary they're single-walled, and
NOT the strongest (compared to today's rims)... Case in point (and granted
I did a totally boneheaded descent down a steep flight of stairs), I
And now it's totally rideable. I did the compulsory ride around the block
yesterday afternoon without issue. I'll do a slightly longer shake down
ride tonight.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7824790510/in/photostream
On Monday, August 6, 2012 11:51:05 AM UTC-7, William wrote:
Here's the halfway done build. I stripped it down for an overhaul. The BB
and headset were in great shape so they went right back in. I had to
straighten the rear der hanger and the chainrings were also a bit bent up.
New chain and brakepads along with my B17 and my drop bar cockpit are all
Nice. Like the overall look. Have to admit a love for those old
Stumpjumpers and Sport models. Although haven't owned one since 1989. Was
tempted to buy it, but am in the middle of reducing/rationalizing my bike
situation.
That seatpost reminds me that I have a special hatred for the old SR
That'll be a great build as is -- budget or no.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 1:32 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: I've got a
Headset and BB overhauled. I'm taking the frame and rear wheel to the LBS
for derailer hanger alignment. That's one too for which there is no
substitute that I'll probably never buy.
On Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:55:12 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote:
That'll be a great build as is -- budget or
That'll be a nice ride... You could also eBay the slingshot stem/bar combo
and the Deore brake levers and shifters to virtually eliminate any cash
outlay... Heck, I'll give you $100 for all three
BB
On Friday, August 17, 2012 1:31:52 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
I'm taking the budget route
I'm taking the budget route now.
1. Mostly stock
2. Overhaul
3. 1.75 New Express tires and presta tubes
4. a Noodle/tech dlx/tektro bar cockpit I already have
5. a black B17 I already have
6. super secret Silver barcons built from the Riv-Silver Thumbies
7. Silver SKS P55s I already have
William, you rascal...very tempting... I have a serious weakness for '85
Stumpies... but alas I already have my own (which I transformed into a kind
of Atlantish tribute bike... http://tinyurl.com/8fu6kqx )
BUT TO ANYONE INTERESTED... THIS is an exceptional bike, and will make a
lifetime
BTW, my good friend and local (Sonoma) jeweler/cyclist from Healdsburg,
Scott Kalkman crafted the headbadge, and I'm confident could craft one for
this beauty... http://tinyurl.com/bmssvju
BB
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:04:04 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
William, you rascal...very
MBB
You know how this is going to turn out. :-P
Of course I'm going to end up doing the conversion. It's particularly
inevitable for me since I already have a fun drop bar cockpit ready to go.
The cash out parts will be tires, tubes and brake pads. Maybe fenders.
You also know that
I know a drop bar conversion would be great on this old Stumpy... here is
my Lugged 87 Comp with 46cm Noodles, Brooks etc.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/7089294979/in/photostream
...mines a 58 frame with a 59.5 top tube. I did cheat a little as it was
missing a fork. Had
Mike:
That is one sweet bike...one-of-a-kind. Nice touch de-narding the U-brake
for canti-studs... And I love the custom biplane fork... had me convinced
(at first) that this was an '84 Stumpy...
It's gotta be a blast to ride...
Peace,
BB
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:43:53 PM UTC-4,
Yes, Bill... we always knew where this was heading... Hey, what say we make
this a group-build... Tom, you game I'll be out in San Francisco in
October...
Hmmm, let's see... a black and creme 2-tone paint job... new Stumpy
decals... custom stainless S headbadge...
Dyno hub with front
You have a 1985 Sport model William.
http://mombat.org/Specialized_Specs.htm
http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Specialized.html
It's a little better riding than the pre-85 models that used a dreadful 67
degree head angle. Your is 70.
I owned a '83 Sport that I bought in back then
Thanks Garth very much for the info and the link.
I already have a 56cm Bombadil. :) Doing the conversion will just be for
fun. The more I put into the less likely I'd sell it. I floated it
because our PTA could use the dollars, and the event where we'll sell this
won't be until next
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