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New racer, younger and confused
Ok, i have begun riding in racing bikes, recently turned 13 and know th basics of the bike. Only problem is the bike im getting is a Peugeo (Second hand sadly, he is waiting to see if i will enjoy it), a littl bit older than my dads which is a Peugeot Reynolds 525 frame, the one am considering has a 535 Reynolds i think. (No STI He went with me to check it out, i found really that it was a goo bike, my dad explained alot. The only problem was that the handlebar aren't like modern ones, its an olden tri bar with the brakes pointin towards the ground. We were wondering if we could get modern bars fo it and still get the brakes put on. But its probably going to need new stem. We are trying to get it for the $100 mark at the lowest as i has been in the Quokka for about 3weeks and it hasnt been sold So the main question is if we get rid of the older handle bars an install newer ones, would it be worth it? Thanks (I am guessing the brakes are Exo 300 or the Shodima things, im n shakes at brands -- Peugeot Racer |
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New racer, younger and confused
"Peugeot Racer" wrote
So the main question is if we get rid of the older handle bars and install newer ones, would it be worth it? Thanks. Where are you? Someone might be able to tell you about a shop selling second-hand bikes/parts. Bicycle Recycle has loads of used parts that would help you get this bike rolling.. Bicycle Recycle 672a South Rd Moorabbin, VIC 3189 Mon-Fri 9:00am- 5:00pm Sat 9:00am- 4:00pm Tel: (03) 9555-8692 (I am guessing the brakes are Exo 300 or the Shodima things, im no shakes at brands) Exage 300? Shimano? hippy |
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New racer, younger and confused
Racing (drop-style) handlebars are cheap we have economy steel with alloy
sleeve for 15$ & fresh tape starts at about $8, you should be able transfer the brake levers no problems with a 4 or 5mm allen key as long as they are the racer type, otherwise factor in another $29. Just don't think of adding STI gear/brake levers because that will blow your budget out of the water & unlikely to be compatible with the older gears . Steve ....here in the West too! idealcycles.com |
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