I'm going to start building up an old Condor frame. I picked it up last year and used as an emergency (fixed) get around. It looked like this: coughNDScough
I bought a Dolan Pre Cursa before xmas, and now intend to give this lovely Condor gears and some dignity back. Saying that, I intend to leave it in the slightly tatty condition it is in.
List imminent; parts I currently have:
Condor 531st Frame (Green)
Dura Ace 7700 hubs laced to Ambrosio Exellence (thanks to @6pt for these babbers)
Dura Ace Stem
Dura Ace 7700 crankset 52 - 39
Dura Ace 7700 front derailleur
Dura Ace 7700 rear mech
Dura Ace 7700 cassette 11 - 21
Optional Shimano HG cassette 12 -25
Shimano BB-5500 Octolink
Shimano 105 Flight Deck shifters
Required:
A FUCKING SHIM for the front mech clamp
DA Seatpost (want not need)
Barz, maybe Giros
DA 7700 brake callipers (want not need)
Saddle, got a couple I can use temporarily
Pedals, still undecided here. Might just get some Atacs for homogeny.
Pics imminent:
Not doing a rush job on this really, as I intend to spend all my money on sliding sideways down mountains before the summer. Will be putting a rack or two on it and heading out for some exploring/camping when the snow melts and the sun comes out.
Note: I have never put together a geared bike and have basic knowledge about compatibility in respect of components, would appreciate any recommendations (in general).
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I'm going to start building up an old Condor frame. I picked it up last year and used as an emergency (fixed) get around. It looked like this:
coughNDScough
I bought a Dolan Pre Cursa before xmas, and now intend to give this lovely Condor gears and some dignity back. Saying that, I intend to leave it in the slightly tatty condition it is in.
List imminent; parts I currently have:
Required:
Pics imminent:
Not doing a rush job on this really, as I intend to spend all my money on sliding sideways down mountains before the summer. Will be putting a rack or two on it and heading out for some exploring/camping when the snow melts and the sun comes out.
Note: I have never put together a geared bike and have basic knowledge about compatibility in respect of components, would appreciate any recommendations (in general).
Will update when I commence