Conversion: Palo Alto to Masi
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No reason I had to do it, but I saw the Masi Gran Corsa frame that brian3069 was selling here, and decided I wanted it for my daily rider. After a lot of questions Brian was very patient I bought it and it has been here a couple of weeks. I hope to swap everything over soon from my 1980 Palo Alto (mix of Campagnolo and Avocet components).
A few changes are needed to get it on the road. The biggest is the frame is set up for a 126mm axle, every bike Ive ever had has been 120mm. So I needed at least a new rear wheel (and my existing rear rim was developing a crack, so ). I found one on local craigslist in a nearby city, looked decent; sent him a message, after three weeks, I gave up and bought another set from eBay, and told the first seller Ive moved on. He finally responded, with 4 words: You are f pathetic; wow, glad I did not get into a transaction with him! And that wheel is still listed on Craigslist, sheesh. Anyway, wheels might arrive today, the description was: Atom low flange quick release sealed hubs with Simplex skewers, Sachs EY 13/28 tooth 6 speed freewheel. 36 spokes laced to Mavic Module-E doublewall eyeleted 700c 622 mm BSD clincher rims drilled for presta valves. Hubs measure 98/126 mm over the lock nuts. Well, sounds nice even if the hubs are not Campagnolo.
Hoping that most of the stuff swaps over. A few things I have not thought through: (a) seat post diameter, both frames are Columbus, but ??? Should have checked. (b) I see a slight recess on the back of the fork crown and the frames rear brake bridge recessed-nut brakes? Can I adapt? Rather not buy all new stuff at this time, the current Campy brakes work well enough for me.
The wider axles means more cogs, which will be a new experience for me; the wheels come with 13-28 6 speed. Hmm, will the Nuovo Record span all those cogs? Short term, dont really need the 38T anyway. Might consider a newer Campy RD later, should check online which ones might work, I dont mind the looks of the black/silver one newer than a NR. Might be contacting PastorBob for 6/7 speed narrower freewheel eventually, maybe 13-24?
I plan two stages. (1) get the bike on the road now, and enjoy it, using as many of the parts swapped over now. (2) an eventual re-paint and aesthetic re-fresh, thinking of doing the handlebar tape, cable housing, et.c, in yellow. In between, the problematic Avocet cranks may go away, I need to join ($) so I can place WTB ads in the For Sale sub-forum.
A few changes are needed to get it on the road. The biggest is the frame is set up for a 126mm axle, every bike Ive ever had has been 120mm. So I needed at least a new rear wheel (and my existing rear rim was developing a crack, so ). I found one on local craigslist in a nearby city, looked decent; sent him a message, after three weeks, I gave up and bought another set from eBay, and told the first seller Ive moved on. He finally responded, with 4 words: You are f pathetic; wow, glad I did not get into a transaction with him! And that wheel is still listed on Craigslist, sheesh. Anyway, wheels might arrive today, the description was: Atom low flange quick release sealed hubs with Simplex skewers, Sachs EY 13/28 tooth 6 speed freewheel. 36 spokes laced to Mavic Module-E doublewall eyeleted 700c 622 mm BSD clincher rims drilled for presta valves. Hubs measure 98/126 mm over the lock nuts. Well, sounds nice even if the hubs are not Campagnolo.
Hoping that most of the stuff swaps over. A few things I have not thought through: (a) seat post diameter, both frames are Columbus, but ??? Should have checked. (b) I see a slight recess on the back of the fork crown and the frames rear brake bridge recessed-nut brakes? Can I adapt? Rather not buy all new stuff at this time, the current Campy brakes work well enough for me.
The wider axles means more cogs, which will be a new experience for me; the wheels come with 13-28 6 speed. Hmm, will the Nuovo Record span all those cogs? Short term, dont really need the 38T anyway. Might consider a newer Campy RD later, should check online which ones might work, I dont mind the looks of the black/silver one newer than a NR. Might be contacting PastorBob for 6/7 speed narrower freewheel eventually, maybe 13-24?
I plan two stages. (1) get the bike on the road now, and enjoy it, using as many of the parts swapped over now. (2) an eventual re-paint and aesthetic re-fresh, thinking of doing the handlebar tape, cable housing, et.c, in yellow. In between, the problematic Avocet cranks may go away, I need to join ($) so I can place WTB ads in the For Sale sub-forum.