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Thanks for the advice, Owen, but this is a bit of a budget build. There are some high cost items (cranks and BB cups, for example), but most things are reasonable. The chrome may seem over-the-top, ... |
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Things are starting to take shape. I picked up a Pivo stem and bars. The bolts were in terrible shape so I polished them and sent them to a chrome plater. I polished the stem, too, but the casting ... |
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I would think a chemical stripper would be best. Try some on an old piece of chromed steel to make sure it won't harm the chrome. Avoid abrasives. |
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You can definitely get seatposts that are smaller than 25.4. Do you have a set of calipers to measure the diameter the seat tube? Another possibility: The top of the seat tube has been clamped too ... |
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*** Wire wool here and there then an oily rag wipe *** My two cents.
Be careful with steel or other wool on chrome, as the chrome layer is very thin. Often, people think they have polished the ... |
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*** Wire wool here and there then an oily rag wipe *** My two cents.
Be careful with steel or other wool on chrome, as the chrome layer is very thin. Often, people think they have polished the ... |
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Neat bike. I've been following the the saga. Regarding the chromed steel parts, click and be amazed:
http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index.php?showtopic=4004702
I've done it myself, so I c ... |
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| | | | | | | | | Pre-73 TdF Seat Binder Bolt | | | | | |
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What seat binder bolt fits this frame? I've tried a Campy bolt and a Kalloy keyed bolt. Neither fits as the bolts' diameters are too big. Any ideas? |
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