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C. ITOH
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New bike that a buddy of mine gave me. It's a little rough and the front derailer is missing,
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#2
Wow old school! Road bike with cottered cranks! Nice bike
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#3
Front derailleurs aren't that expensive to replace. Besides, any bike is a nice bike. They become great bikes when they are free. Enjoy the ride......
HCFR Cycling Team
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#4
Very good point, free is awesome! I would not mind seeing a few more close up pictures of it. The brake caught my attention as I have a couple of these type stashed away. What speed is it? Also if you can get a picture of the rear derailler with the name on it I'll try to figure out what kind of Front Deariller you may need.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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(02-10-2011, 08:44 AM)Bill Wrote:  ...... Also if you can get a picture of the rear derailler with the name on it I'll try to figure out what kind of Front Deariller you may need.

Looks like a Huret.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/blogs/photos/dreaming-of-the-champs-elysees/126151
Nigel
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#6
After looking at your pictures closely, with more time to myself as well, your bike doesn't have a regular freewheel/cassette but rather a single cog? In this case if you are for a single speed "fixie" type deal then it is definitely a different situation.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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