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08-07.-2003, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
Posts: 74
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Frame repair, new bike/frame
I have been riding an early 1980's Raleigh Super Course (with Suntour components) for many years. On a century ride 2 weekends ago the rear derailleur was wrecked and the derailleur hanger was bent. The frame is lugged steel. I will be wanting to get the frame repaired, and in the meantime, I am also looking for a new frame/bike. However, I have not had much success in finding a bike I like. The old Raleigh has a fairly steep head tube angle, which gives it quick handling that I really like. The new Raleighs feel like you are driving a large truck in comparison. So far the only bike I have been able to find locally that eeven comes close is a Masi. I also like the ride that a steel frame gives. I tried 2 Colnagos, but they have a head tube angle of 71.5 degrees versus the Masi's 73 degrees, and they just weren't as quick. I have also looked at the specs for a Jamis road bike, as well as custom frames from Waterford and Strong Racing. If anyone has any other suggestions for a frame that will ride and handle like my old Raleigh, or where I could get my old frame repaired, they would be welcome. Keep in mind that I live in the U.S.A. and may not have access to repair facilities or bikes available elsewhere. Thanks.
http://www.waterfordbikes.com http://www.masibikes.com http://www.jamisbikes.com http://www.strongracing.com |
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09-07.-2003, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Orange, California
Posts: 331
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Jdc2000:
You are lucky your bike is steel. You can bend the derailleur hanger back into it's correct position. Have an experienced mechanic at a good bike shop do the job. Don't let an inexperienced mechanic touch your bike for this one. Park Tools makes a real nice tool for the job (DAG-1) and is around $50 if you are a good mechanic and want to do the job yourself. Work the metal SLOWLY back into correct position. Steel hangers can be re-aligned 1-3 times before you have to get a new frame. It makes you appreciate frame makers that put a replaceable hanger on their bikes like Cannondale, Look, and Gios. Good luck!!!
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