tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post1858469535516997759..comments2024-03-27T19:12:49.609-07:00Comments on Midlife Cycling: A Project's Maiden VoyageJustine Valinottihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-29930096894278459722017-04-12T15:12:55.753-07:002017-04-12T15:12:55.753-07:0050 Volt, Brooks and MT--Thank you for the complime...50 Volt, Brooks and MT--Thank you for the compliments.<br /><br />Brooks--My 605s have nylon busings on them, but the early 605s (like the ones I had) didn't. I know the Carreras would be a nice upgrade, and I might go for them if I find a pair at a reasonable price. As for the pads: I figured that the original pads, which haven't been made in 20+ years, would be as hard as rocks by now, so it made sense to use Mathausers.<br /><br />The pulleys aren't Bullseyes: They are modern pulleys made to fit SunTour and other vintage derailleurs. <br /><br />MT--Your brother certainly was involved in a bit of bike history.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-24966618088953341542017-04-12T12:08:23.445-07:002017-04-12T12:08:23.445-07:00I found out an interesting piece of trivia from my...I found out an interesting piece of trivia from my brother the other day. He's retired from the advertising business and said he designed Trek's first catalog back in the day, when Treks were all Wisconsin made, or most of them anyway. I've used those Sram 8-speed chains on lots of different bikes, and have never had a problem with them. That bike is a beauty. I've rehabbed a bunch of vintage Raleighs and Bridgestones, and even a nice Schwinn Super LeTour. But have yet to do a Trek from the Golden Era.<br />MT cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451590809473759574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-5856536500932775052017-04-12T09:52:59.709-07:002017-04-12T09:52:59.709-07:00Always like to see other people's project bike...Always like to see other people's project bikes. I too am a big fan of vintage SunTour. Do I see blue-anodized Bullseye pulleys on that one? I also think that old Weinmann sidepulls are generally underrated. The Carrera model is a nice upgrade over the 605s you have there - with slightly beefier arms and a nicer finish. I don't remember if the 605s have the nylon bushings at all the moving/pivoting points (the Carreras do) that make them work very smoothly. But I totally agree that brakes like those are improved tremendously with modern brake pads. I also have the little tool that Weinmann made to be used for centering those brakes with that "easy centering" mount. <br /><br />Nice work!Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-62280508776186941742017-04-12T07:08:03.398-07:002017-04-12T07:08:03.398-07:00Well done, that bike is proper!Well done, that bike is proper!50voltphantomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827209932080133985noreply@blogger.com