Jim, Nice frameset! On Thursday, March 27, 2014 2:57:49 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:
> I have an old Eisentraut that is in fairly good condition that's been > hanging on my wall for way too long. I'd like to build it up in a > Rivendell-esque sort of way. I'd like to use as many of the parts I have > hanging around as possible. > > The frame has been cold set 130 at some point, so I plan to use the 700c > wheelset that I took off of my Rivendell, which is Campy Chorus 9 on the > back. I have a 9 speed silver Campy Record double crankset that would look > real nice on it, 53/39 is definitely non-ideal, but it's just for now > anyway. I've got some vintage brakes and levers, as well as some Campy > bar-end shifters. > So are you running this as friction or are the bar-ends indexed for 9 speed? Either way, you shouldn't have any shifting problems! > > But I also have many questions. > > Did this bike originally come with 27" or 700c? That will help with > trying to figure out what kind of brakes I will need with the 700c. If > it's a conversion from 27" I would assume that the nutted Tektro 559 would > probably be necessary, or some sort of centerpull with long reach. If it > was 700c originally then I could probably use the retro Campy brakes that I > have lying around. > As others have stated, put in a 700c and see if it fits! Otherwise, long reach brakes are available or use a drop-bolt! > > The headset - it's got some "Zeus 2000" headset on it now that feels > pretty rough. Is this something can can be salvaged or that needs to be > replaced? If it needs to be replaced, can it use something modern, or is > it going to be some oddball vintage NOS part? What were the standards in > the 70s? > Any threaded headset should work. If you want something modern, get one with angular cartridge bearings! Way superior to the old ball bearings ones like Campy or your Zeus. Shimano, Cane Creek and of course, CK can be used! > > The bottom bracket. It has one in there, which I have no intention of > re-using, but what threads does it have most likely? And will I need to > run a tap on the threads? > Should be english thread. If you have a bb cup laying around try it! Or take it down to a bike shop so they can fit it. > > Seatpost - what was most common in the 70s? I haven't the slightest > inkling of what size it takes. I'd rather not go buy one and have to take > it back or send it back. > If you're unsure, take it down to a bike shop. Most shops will have seatpost sizing rods and can give you the exact measurement: http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=4231251825&d=single&c=Tools&sc=Measuring&tc=Seatpost-Sizers&item_id=SN-SR > Threaded stem - safe to assume I can use a Tallux that I have sitting > around, or not? > You should unless its been damaged. > > Any other thoughts? > You may want to consider spraying the innards with Boeing T-9 or framesaver to preserve the inside from rusting! Otherwise, put it together and get it out on the road! Enjoy! > > -Jim > > -- > Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
