tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post230143819314136648..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Townie Update: Part 2Guitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-11399854550216426322021-02-04T12:17:42.619-05:002021-02-04T12:17:42.619-05:00Ishiwata. I had completely forgotten an old time t...Ishiwata. I had completely forgotten an old time trial road bike I bought third hand - made of the lightest tubing I had ever felt, and that was in the late 80s. Still reckon it may be the lightest I've owned.<br /><br />Like a coke can, you could squish it in your hands.<br /><br />Didn't last long under my 85kgs, but was fun while it lasted. Seem to remember the seat stay and the BB parted company mid ride. Not the tubings fault. Maybe to many sugary drinks! ;-)<br /><br />chrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298966012875775033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-71131161796436014132021-02-02T13:31:41.644-05:002021-02-02T13:31:41.644-05:00When I moved on from the Nitto stem for the sake o...<br /> When I moved on from the Nitto stem for the sake of comfort and my bad back I purchased a Soma High Rider quill for a couple of old bikes. It's really long and looks a bit goofy but I was able to use any stem and handlebar combo until I found a height and combination that worked. I "high"ly recommend this quill; they were cheaply priced and versatile but like everything else they seem to be sold out for now or maybe ever.barichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545939522518839052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-9032154294950456052021-02-02T10:39:32.571-05:002021-02-02T10:39:32.571-05:00@baric - Thank you for that kind offer. I think I ...@baric - Thank you for that kind offer. I think I am going to try this the way that it is for now though. If anything, I think I am now considering a mustache bar, but again- No hurry and I want to let the current set up be tried first before jumping to conclusions. <br /><br />Actually, my main priority for this bike would be to add a rack next, so that will precede anything I do to the cockpit of the bike. <br /><br />Again- thanks so much for the kind offer, I really appreciate that. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-76929356836123850842021-02-02T10:07:33.574-05:002021-02-02T10:07:33.574-05:00I noticed from your last post on this you wanted t... <br /> I noticed from your last post on this you wanted to perhaps raise the stem a bit. If you're interested, I have a used Nitto Technomic tall stem, 145mm above the insert, 120mm out, 26mm handlebar insert complete with pop can shim, needs a good polish and a new home. I believe I originally got it from Velo Orange. If you think you could use it I'll be happy to send it along to Andy's or wherever. barichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545939522518839052noreply@blogger.com