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    Quote Originally Posted by mazdavirgin View Post
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    Something like these would likely fit in well with the style of your bike. No idea where to get these locally though... Also comes without the toe straps in a similar style.

    https://steel-vintage.com/kyokuto-top-run-pedals-detail
    I’m totally digging those

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    I’m looking to restore a road bike and not sure where to go and get fixer upper on the cheap. Tons on Kijiji and FB but I have no idea on brands, what to look for, and the prices are all over the place: Nikishi, Miyata, Norco... $300?!

    But a Giant is 450$? No clue.

    Also there’s a women’s bike? Dafuq.

    Any tips on what to look for? Bikes are mind boggling.

    EDIT: Also anyone has a spare front v-brake set (I think that's what it's called) so I have a back up to my coaster brake?
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    Quote Originally Posted by flipstah View Post
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    I’m looking to restore a road bike and not sure where to go and get fixer upper on the cheap. Tons on Kijiji and FB but I have no idea on brands, what to look for, and the prices are all over the place: Nikishi, Miyata, Norco... $300?!

    But a Giant is 450$? No clue.

    Also there’s a women’s bike? Dafuq.

    Any tips on what to look for? Bikes are mind boggling.

    EDIT: Also anyone has a spare front v-brake set (I think that's what it's called) so I have a back up to my coaster brake?
    I dont think your bike has V-brake bosses, you probably want to run a regular road caliper brake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigboom View Post
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    I dont think your bike has V-brake bosses, you probably want to run a regular road caliper brake.
    Oh okay, any recommendations? I'm definitely newbie when it comes to bicycles.

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    Clean lines... you remove brakes, not add them... how fast do you honestly think you’re gonna go that you need more stopping power???

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    You could probably get away with something cheap, just see if you can find a long reach caliper and check if your fork has a mounting hole for that kind of brake. The key will be the long reach because you look like you're running some pretty big tires.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigboom View Post
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    You could probably get away with something cheap, just see if you can find a long reach caliper and check if your fork has a mounting hole for that kind of brake. The key will be the long reach because you look like you're running some pretty big tires.
    this, road caliper brakes will be too small as they are good only up to 700x28.

    maybe something like this?
    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/WEINMANN-VIN...S/293643983472

    you're best bet is to maybe go to The Bike Shop or Bike and Brew, they work on fixie bikes so they might be able to source you the right brake levers and calipers for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ercchry View Post
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    Clean lines... you remove brakes, not add them... how fast do you honestly think you’re gonna go that you need more stopping power???
    According to Strava, I average 13kph but got up to 30kph! :O

    Thanks @bigboom and @taemo

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    Quote Originally Posted by flipstah View Post
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    According to Strava, I average 13kph but got up to 30kph! :O

    Thanks @bigboom and @taemo
    And on the brakeless fixed gear I average about 30km/h and hit over 50km/h...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brent.ff View Post
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    Its easier to just never KOM things so he can't take them from you
    Got one he can’t KOM...

    Lake access road at the cottage... need to shave 37 seconds off over 3.8kms... currently have 3rd all time

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    Quote Originally Posted by flipstah View Post
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    According to Strava, I average 13kph but got up to 30kph! :O

    Thanks @bigboom and @taemo
    @flipstah check out the Tektro r559, that should fit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ercchry View Post
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    Got one he can’t KOM...

    Lake access road at the cottage... need to shave 37 seconds off over 3.8kms... currently have 3rd all time

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    Looks like one you can't KOM either

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    Quote Originally Posted by Penguin_Racecar View Post
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    Looks like one you can't KOM either
    Oh, I’ve got a little more left... just paranoid of dropping my chain so was doing minimal shifts

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    Aaaaaaayyyy good deal

    Norco Avanti SL

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    Going to do a closer look later today but going to seek advice from the gurus on how to maintain this bad boy

    Edit: needs a tune up as the brakes don’t work well so new cables or tighten it up, new seat, bar tape, shorter quill stem because I’m stretching my arms to reach down but shifts pretty well. Is “quill length” the right term to use? I want a closer handlebar experience

    12 Speed with Suntour Seven, Dia Comp brakes...

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    "Special plain gauge", whatever that means.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Penguin_Racecar View Post
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    "Special plain gauge", whatever that means.
    I have no idea lol but definitely not chro-moly and just another learner bike for me! @ercchry told me to turn it into a fixie
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    when I saw the Tange sticker I just assumed it was some old school badass chromoly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pacman View Post
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    when I saw the Tange sticker I just assumed it was some old school badass chromoly.
    Same and from what I read, the Avanti SL is chromoly but it said 'Hi Tensile' so I'll assume it's not chromoly.

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    From my very limited knowledge in frame building chromoly and hi-tensile are very similar in terms of frame builds and were terms used interchangeably back in the day, they are still steel frames and need to be treated the same in terms of protection. You'll want to get some frame saver and make sure you treat the inside as well. In regards to the quill stem you just want to get a shorter stem length. Just measure the length of the stem from center of head tube to center of mounting bracket and then get a stem 10-20mm shorter then that.

    Special plain gauge probably means its a straight gauge steel and not butted...fancy marketing words

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigboom View Post
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    From my very limited knowledge in frame building chromoly and hi-tensile are very similar in terms of frame builds and were terms used interchangeably back in the day, they are still steel frames and need to be treated the same in terms of protection. You'll want to get some frame saver and make sure you treat the inside as well. In regards to the quill stem you just want to get a shorter stem length. Just measure the length of the stem from center of head tube to center of mounting bracket and then get a stem 10-20mm shorter then that.

    Special plain gauge probably means its a straight gauge steel and not butted...fancy marketing words
    In terms of bike mechanics, should I also try and move the saddle forward vs finding a shorter stem?

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