To expand, 700c was the size of tubular rims, and 27" was the most popular
clincher size. That may be another indicator of the wheel size.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Tim Gavin
wrote:
> Many high end 70s bikes were 700c, so it could be either wheel size. To
> check, put your Riv wheels on
Many high end 70s bikes were 700c, so it could be either wheel size. To
check, put your Riv wheels on there and measure from the center of the
brake bolt hole to the rim brake surface.
short reach = 39-49mm (most modern road brakes)
"standard" reach = 47-57mm (old road brakes, tektro 539)
"long"
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
