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@HillyBen
thought i'd share some Shrubbery. Got this recently. Some interesting details.
interesting things are the Sugino high column headset top nut, Sugino 75 Carbon levers, red ITM stem, all dating to 1988 or so i think. All new ones on me.
The front derailleur is just there to stop the chain coming off i think. It's 7 speed at the back and 53t outer ring up front on 8 spd Chorus. The end of the front mech has been deliberately sheared off it too maybe to make life easier.
Front wheel is 24" i think. Even though the rim says 650 and the tyre says 26.
Because when i tried another 26" wheel the brake sat way too low in the rim and the tyre wouldn't clear the forks.
It's a harsh ride and twitchy, Possibly because it may be the wrong size for me. The seat tube length is too long for me by an inch while the reach is a bit short when in the aero position, but seems fine in the bullhorns. I ride 56sq.
really would like to know what the seatpost is