I got this camel back Collegiate through some trading. As soon as I saw it I saw a bigger Manta Ray or Fastback. So... I've been gathering parts since March. I still need a seat. I've got a white and black one to throw on if I don't find a good Pea Picker seat in time, but that's ultimately what I want for it. Things I'll need to do:
Lace rear hub to a 26x2.125 rim so I can use a 26" Jerald Sulky (Slick)
Spread (this will be the tricky part) the stays to accept the Sulky, but avoid the new, bigger, mag chain ring.
Then throw the rest of the parts on, and put new cables and housing on it.
The paint is so-so. Lots of chips and scratches. I'm going to clean and polish it the best I can, but ultimately I think it will need a repaint. But that won't happen this built. When I do that, I'm going to remove and smooth the cable guides that aren't going to be used again. In fact, I may remove them carefully, then throw some touch-up paint on it just so they aren't sticking out.
Anyway...
What is is...
What I'm aiming for...
Lace rear hub to a 26x2.125 rim so I can use a 26" Jerald Sulky (Slick)
Spread (this will be the tricky part) the stays to accept the Sulky, but avoid the new, bigger, mag chain ring.
Then throw the rest of the parts on, and put new cables and housing on it.
The paint is so-so. Lots of chips and scratches. I'm going to clean and polish it the best I can, but ultimately I think it will need a repaint. But that won't happen this built. When I do that, I'm going to remove and smooth the cable guides that aren't going to be used again. In fact, I may remove them carefully, then throw some touch-up paint on it just so they aren't sticking out.
Anyway...
What is is...
What I'm aiming for...