Late to this party
But as I will have a rideable and pedal powered project before the deadline I thought I may as well document my 'build'
Back in July I bought this road bike on eBay from someone just 10 minutes walk down the road
Fausto Coppi
7005 Aluminium Frame
Shimano 16 Speed
with a new cassette, new chain, new tyres
Turns out the reason the guy was selling it was because it was "an uncomfortable ride"
Road it home, to realise why, OUCH!
Seat post was installed the wrong way round, so therefore no way the saddle would tilt forward enough to not crush your "crown jewels"
Remove the saddle and seat post, spin the seat post through 180 degrees and a much better ride!
But as I will have a rideable and pedal powered project before the deadline I thought I may as well document my 'build'
Back in July I bought this road bike on eBay from someone just 10 minutes walk down the road
Fausto Coppi
7005 Aluminium Frame
Shimano 16 Speed
with a new cassette, new chain, new tyres
Turns out the reason the guy was selling it was because it was "an uncomfortable ride"
Road it home, to realise why, OUCH!
Seat post was installed the wrong way round, so therefore no way the saddle would tilt forward enough to not crush your "crown jewels"
Remove the saddle and seat post, spin the seat post through 180 degrees and a much better ride!
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