Frame: 1980 Spokesman mixte frame and fork in a smallish size; still researching info on this make. But have gathered that they are from a Canberra store. Stamped with ‘Made in Japan’. Will research more Stem: Marked as ‘SG’; I assume Suntour also, but will need to investigate more Bar: Nitto Moustache Brakes: Weinman levers to Dia-Compe Calipers. Still in excellent condition. Shifters: Suntour Power Shift friction shifters; stem mounted. These will probably be the first upgrade to bar-end shifters Front Derailleur: Suntour-7 Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC Cranks: Sugino Maxy with triple chainring Peddles: Old peddles, might try to recover for the original look Front Wheel: 28" Araya rims with sunshine hubs. Spins true and smooth still. Rear Wheel: As above. With a 5-speed casette (cactus, will need replacement) Saddle: Italia touring Seatpost/Headset/Clamp: Unmarked Plans:
-Replace chain, casette,brake pads, cables, tyres etc
-Source some nice bar end shifters
-Work out what I want to do with it!
I got these grand comp centre-pull callipers with an integrated mini rack, looks real sexy but not entirely practical as it’s bloody small. The miss’s loves it, says she ride to work wanting to wave to randoms. 28’s not thick enough! Better start working on that beard dude hey
This guy cool dude, bought a few bits n bits (asked for a deal like an asshole) and he obliged happily. Shoot me a PM if ya wanna pop round, I’m around about midday tomorrow if ya got time. heres a kinda better look
Sweet as. I work 7 days a week at the moment. I’ll hit you up next week, maybe I can swing by after work or something.
NEED SOME HELP
I will need to replace the rear casette. Is it easier for me just to buy a cheap rear 6/7/8 speed wheel and cassette and chuck it on in replacement? Will the friction shifts not be able to handle the difference?
The araya/sunshine combo is still spinning nicely. But worried I’ll be over spending to get a compatible 5 speed cassette.
Or can I just take apart a 7 speed cassette I have and put 5 of the cogs on the sunshine hub freewheel?