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So cool. Can't wait to see this one!
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What size are they and what method are you trying to use to upload?
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Not sure. I just take pictures with my phone and attach the files. If it happens again, I'll shoot you a message on it.
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Currently I am waiting for the appropriate seatpost clamp to arrive. Once it does, I can secure the seatpost, and get the frame in the stand.
As I've been aiming to acquire one of these for some time, I have been collecting bits needed to build one for when I finally found a frame. I'm hoping to not have to buy much at all for this build, and to use what I've got on hand.
As I've been aiming to acquire one of these for some time, I have been collecting bits needed to build one for when I finally found a frame. I'm hoping to not have to buy much at all for this build, and to use what I've got on hand.
That frame is just too cool 
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Sorting through smalls to figure out some options...
For drive train I want to do 5 speed. Although the 'production' version used a shimano 600 derailleur, the Trail Master catalog suggests Suntour V-GT. Checking the era appropriate stash of Suntour I've got, I happen to have one. Going through some thumbies, and I've got a mighty shifter or two to pick from. I do tend to prefer the Suntour power shifters. But they weren't available until '83, so I'll stick with a mighty.
I know I've got a Suntour 'perfect' freewheel somewhere, just need to dig it out.
For drive train I want to do 5 speed. Although the 'production' version used a shimano 600 derailleur, the Trail Master catalog suggests Suntour V-GT. Checking the era appropriate stash of Suntour I've got, I happen to have one. Going through some thumbies, and I've got a mighty shifter or two to pick from. I do tend to prefer the Suntour power shifters. But they weren't available until '83, so I'll stick with a mighty.
I know I've got a Suntour 'perfect' freewheel somewhere, just need to dig it out.
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Continuing with drive train parts gathering.
Sugino Super Maxy in 180mm with a NOS TA 42t ring.
Found a suntour 'perfect' freewheel. Stoked on this one as the second highest gear is 18t rather then the typical 17. 42-18 is my go to single speed ratio, so I'll have my 'normal' gear, one higher, and 3 lower.
For the rear hub, I'm hoping I can make this Atom drum work. It's spaced at 133mm, and I need 125. If I can't figure the spacing out, I'll go with the Arai, which has an already at 125mm.
Sugino Super Maxy in 180mm with a NOS TA 42t ring.
Found a suntour 'perfect' freewheel. Stoked on this one as the second highest gear is 18t rather then the typical 17. 42-18 is my go to single speed ratio, so I'll have my 'normal' gear, one higher, and 3 lower.
For the rear hub, I'm hoping I can make this Atom drum work. It's spaced at 133mm, and I need 125. If I can't figure the spacing out, I'll go with the Arai, which has an already at 125mm.
Lot's of cool vintage parts to put in the 'vintage stew'!
Man, your stash is stylin'!!
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Thank you.
I'm fortunate to have collected a decent stash of items over the past decade or so.
Ok...
Orange frame with a red fork will be a lil nod to the original prototype Pro Cruiser frame. Held in this picture by its creator, Donny Koski, in red with an orange fork. Terry Cox is on the left holding the first Pro Cruiser prototype. Both frames reside at the Marin Museum of Bicycling
Love this old history of the early mtb!
