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@Charliepineh
Hi guys,
So first time I have created a new thread but here goes.
I recently got my hands on a british track frame from the 70's, and well I want to do it up with vintage parts.
I want to know if anyone can compare a vintage crank set to a new one?
The reason I am asking this is because recently I got to ride a friends Nagasawa with all NJS parts, it was a really really smooth ride. I want to know if I am going to be able to get that smooth a ride of Vintage crank set?
When I am talking about the smoothness of the ride, I am guessing I am talking about weather the bottom bracket and crank are perfectly circular or not.
Im really don't know much about this stuff, and would love some input, I love doing bikes up but have always used new parts for bottom bracket and crank etc.
I guess what I am really asking is it possible to get a really nice ride out of vintage parts.
I am sure iv done many things wrong in this thread, so if so please feel free to have a rant, and ill try and do better next time.