Binders

Last bike post I noted the Rauler got parted out,

specifically the seatpost.

Yawn yeah another bike post...

Well a friend Mark had one in his stash.

Not as cool as the sleek aero post,

but I can't get too picky over a freebie.

This was the same size as the previous seatpost at 26.8 mm,

which was too loose.

A 27.2 mm seatpost wouldn't fit.

See that brownish thing jammed in there?

A strip of aluminum can is the perfect shim,

this one back from when we drank Dr. Pepper.

The big upgrade was a rear brake.

Almost 4 years riding with a front only,

and each time there's that something ain't right feeling.

An NOS shimano 600 fit the Japanese-parts-on-a-70's-Italian-frame theme.

This triggered my writing.

The brake line housing ferrule didn't fit the adjuster.

Why I don't know,

these are mainstream parts here.

A little Sunday morning project,

turned into a hand-lathe honing session on the drill press.

Holey Chit I need to clean my nails.

A little drillium to the cheeseball brake lever,

and it was good to go weight-weenie style.

If anyone has a right side Fishbone skull brake lever,

send it over.

And some brake line clamps...

This 21 lb frankensteined bike always rode smooth.

There's a rear Phil hub and a Campy front,

and the first generation Suntour Cyclone derailleurs are as good or better then Campagnolos.

Now squeezing the brakes won't send me into a somersault.

Time to get a ride in.

TP