| Re: Frame repairs in the Kitchener area of On Canada?
"Sir Ridesalot" <i_am_cycle_pathic@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:1169017293.734518.41910@l53g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi there.
>
> I absolutely love the ride my ancient Miele Uno gives me. With the
> cyclo-cross tyres and the mtb clipless pedals it is a great go almost
> any where bicycle.
>
> The Selle Italia XO Genuine Gel Saddle I recently put on it felt very
> comfortable on the few rides I have gone on thus far.
>
> The frame of this cycle was designed for 27 inches wheels. As such it
> has great clearance for the 30mm wide knobby cyclo-cross tyres and
> fenders.
>
> However what is not so great is the side pull brakes. I know that
> changing the brake pads to Kool Stop salmon should improve the braking
> a fair bit.
>
> I can easily put cantilever brakes on the front of the bicycle by
> changing out the fork for one with cantilever bosses. That isn't a
> problem since a) I have a source for a decent chro-moly fork and b) I
> can do the switch over myself. Therefore that is a go.
>
> The rear is a different matter. As I said I love the ride this bicycle
> delivers and it is an absolute perfect fit for me. Some questions
> regarding getting cantilever bosses brazed to the rear seat stays.
>
> 1) Is there a shop in the Kitchener area of Ontario Canada that can do
> that? I have heard of one but can not recall the name and could not
> find it when I searched.
>
> 2) Is this usually a very expensive job? The frame is cro-moly steel. I
> am not worried about the damage to the paint as I am getting the frame
> re-painted.
>
> 3) If this is done by a competent frame builder or frame repair person
> will it weaken the stays any?
>
> 4) Would having cantilever brakes on the front and a quality side pull
> on the rear be a viable as in safe option? I realize the rear brake
> will not have optimum stopping power of a cantilever in mud or snow due
> to grit and snow buildup respectively.
>
> Please do not reply telling me to buy a cyclo-cross or touring frame or
> bike as I simply do not have the funds to do that and I do love this
> old bicycle that feels like an extension of me when I ride it.
>
> Thanks from Peter
I have a great suggestion- if you do not want to trust anyone with the
stability of the frame after a hack fiddles around haha
Disc brake on the rear. Costs $70. Mud and snow build up is not a problem
ergo no rim contact. No more worrys. Better than medication.
Ciau
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