05-08-2011, 02:06 PM
I am starting this one over in a more appropriate category.
Well; I have had some set backs.
The 650c tires are just too narrow for me; I am a big guy and 23mm wide tires just are not going to cut it - learned that on the tandem we bought a couple of weeks ago.
Further measuring suggests the frame was originally equipped with ISO 590 wheels (26 x 1 3/8). So the now built 650c wheels will be sold. They built up very nicely. I will put them on the for sale section in about a month when I get back from my next two trips.
Sun offers the CR18 rim in 590 size in 32H, 36H, 40H. Kenda offers some 90 psi tires to fit. I also have a 13-23T seven speed freewheel on the way, and am working on a Shimano RD-2200 derailleur.
I really do not have good initial impressions of the Sun M50 rear derailleur; it used thread forming screws in to the plastic case for the stop adjustments.
Just got a set of MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals for it - I like them alot.
Here are some pictures with the 571 (650c) wheels:
http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/dianemisso/Blue%20110508/
Quote:I purchased the frame off eBay in September. It is (supposedly) mid 80's vintage, medium high end based on the rear derailluer hanger and rear axle positioning screws. It has a Cro-Mo frame (Tange straight gauge tubing).
So far, I have rebuilt the BB with loose balls and new axle. Put the headset back together will loose balls on the bottom, still has ball in retainer at the top (ran out of balls). I have cranks from a junker, cleaner up, with FSA 53/39 rings. The brakes are Avid SD 5.
This weekend I am building the wheels: Shimano 7 speed freehub and Tiagra HB 4500 front hub, Wheelsmith SS14 spokes, Sun M14A 36H 650c rims. When I bought it, I was under the impression that standard 26" (ISO 559) would fit, but 559 rims do not line up with the brake pads (or even close). Amazon (Niagara) had some 36H M14A 650c (ISO 571) rims for a very nice price .
The cassette is a SRAM PG730 7 speed 12-32T. Shimano Sora FD3400 front derailluer (Craigslist find). Sunrace M50 rear derailluer
Hopefully this project will be completed in May. Some pictures:
http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/dianemisso/Nigels%20Wheels%20042311%20A/Nigels%20Wheels%20042311%20B/Nigels%20Wheels%20042311%20C/
http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/dianemisso/Nigels%20Wheels%20042311%20A/Nigels%20Wheels%20042311%20B/
Well; I have had some set backs.
The 650c tires are just too narrow for me; I am a big guy and 23mm wide tires just are not going to cut it - learned that on the tandem we bought a couple of weeks ago.
Further measuring suggests the frame was originally equipped with ISO 590 wheels (26 x 1 3/8). So the now built 650c wheels will be sold. They built up very nicely. I will put them on the for sale section in about a month when I get back from my next two trips.
Sun offers the CR18 rim in 590 size in 32H, 36H, 40H. Kenda offers some 90 psi tires to fit. I also have a 13-23T seven speed freewheel on the way, and am working on a Shimano RD-2200 derailleur.
I really do not have good initial impressions of the Sun M50 rear derailleur; it used thread forming screws in to the plastic case for the stop adjustments.
Just got a set of MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals for it - I like them alot.
Here are some pictures with the 571 (650c) wheels:
http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/dianemisso/Blue%20110508/
Nigel