My cousin down the road wasn't using his Leader anymore, and it's been hanging in his garage for years, so he gave it to me. Shoulda taken some "before" pictures...
In any case, my IN on this one is light compared to my "Michael Delaney" Rampar http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=58297.
- cleaned and repacked all bearings
- newish tires and tubes from the dump
- new braked pads, cables, brake levers
- new seatpost
- 10$ Shimano clip-ins (new - what a score!) I tend to spin my crank in the upper 90's.
- new reflectors to balance the wheels
- Specialized seat from my road bike
- used grips from the LBS
- upside down mustache bars from the dump
- new kickstand
Now that I've ridden a few times, it's staying in the fleet. Which means paint in autumn. I'm thinking "Red Bull" F1 car...... Suggestions are welcomed!!
Before you ask, the inner chainring is on the outside because when I put the crank back together, the inner ring started rubbing on the chainstays :?: :| And using the outer chainring would have meant using a rear sprocket too big for the freewheel's small part nearest the frame for chainline (see cadence comment above). So.... Whatever - it works, and looks the business! 8) The final name might have something to do with the crank. TBD.
Peace!
In any case, my IN on this one is light compared to my "Michael Delaney" Rampar http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=58297.
- cleaned and repacked all bearings
- newish tires and tubes from the dump
- new braked pads, cables, brake levers
- new seatpost
- 10$ Shimano clip-ins (new - what a score!) I tend to spin my crank in the upper 90's.
- new reflectors to balance the wheels
- Specialized seat from my road bike
- used grips from the LBS
- upside down mustache bars from the dump
- new kickstand
Now that I've ridden a few times, it's staying in the fleet. Which means paint in autumn. I'm thinking "Red Bull" F1 car...... Suggestions are welcomed!!
Before you ask, the inner chainring is on the outside because when I put the crank back together, the inner ring started rubbing on the chainstays :?: :| And using the outer chainring would have meant using a rear sprocket too big for the freewheel's small part nearest the frame for chainline (see cadence comment above). So.... Whatever - it works, and looks the business! 8) The final name might have something to do with the crank. TBD.
Peace!
