A big part of my winter projects involved liquidating a bunch of my high-value and comparatively low utility bike parts. Highlights included selling some Ultegra Brifters and Flight deck computer form my tandem, which allowed me to convert it to indexed barcons and proper V-Brake levers.
Another big conversion was converting my go-fast Davidson Signature to more of a rando bike. I used my rebate to get a Mark's Rack, and parted out a full Chorus 10 speed kit. Now the Davidson has friction barcons, a compact double, and a handlebar bag with decaleur. A failed part of this conversion was I tried to get a 46-29 compact double on there, but couldn't manage to work around the braze on ft derailleur tab. I tried modifying a clamp type braze on, but it didn't work out. I might revisit that, but if I ever get a repaint that braze on is history. As it sits, it's a 50/34 in front with a 12-26 9 speed in back. That's good for a lot of things for a go- fast. FWIW, all-metal Campy seems to be doing REALLY well on the second-hand market. I parlayed about $1500 in ebay sales, and if anything made my bike more functional. The bike also exhibits another hideous color-combination, for which I might be developing a reputation. I have a close relative fighting breast cancer, so I wanted to get the pink out one way or another. http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5466031572/in/set-72157625978996049/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
