99 Klein Quantum Race...
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I've got a '99 Klein Quantum Race I'm original Ultegra with the original Rolfs on it. I'm going to rebuild it for road racing, but it's got quite a lot of memories wrapped up in it so I was thinking about making it into a Sunday bike...
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... antum+Race
It's this one with a CODA Magic crankset on it and one of those God awful Cinelli stems that Cipo had for putting a pin up girl on. I see the folly of my ways now...
So, leave the bike stock or refurbish it with modern 6800 and I was thinking Pacenti SL23 on Tune hubs with Thomson Masterpiece post and cockpit. Or should I preserve the 6500 groupo?
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... antum+Race
It's this one with a CODA Magic crankset on it and one of those God awful Cinelli stems that Cipo had for putting a pin up girl on. I see the folly of my ways now...
So, leave the bike stock or refurbish it with modern 6800 and I was thinking Pacenti SL23 on Tune hubs with Thomson Masterpiece post and cockpit. Or should I preserve the 6500 groupo?
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Wow! I had one of those - fab bike! I ended up with a QProXX when I eventually cracked the frame at the rear stay.
With the new frame, rode my 6500 around for quite a while and then upgraded to Campy Super Record.
It probably wouldn't hurt to put on a new ultegra groupset (ribble always has them for a steal). If it's 11s, will the cassette fit the Rolfs?
With the new frame, rode my 6500 around for quite a while and then upgraded to Campy Super Record.
It probably wouldn't hurt to put on a new ultegra groupset (ribble always has them for a steal). If it's 11s, will the cassette fit the Rolfs?
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Doubt the Rolfs will take an 11 speed cassette. I also want to build some 16:8 Tune hubs and this looks like a good excuse...!
Anyone know anything about the forks? Mine are okay, and no damage. I'm the original owner so know their history. However they're heavy and I'm looking at a few carbon steerer models on eBay.
Anyone know anything about the forks? Mine are okay, and no damage. I'm the original owner so know their history. However they're heavy and I'm looking at a few carbon steerer models on eBay.
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Why not modernise, it does depend on if you want a period build or a bike that is up to date kit wise.
Columbus minimal forks are very light. You'll need the centre drilled rims for those tune hubs. The centre drilled Pacenti SL23 is only available from BHS. No U.K source. There are other rims that are centre drilled though like the Kinlin XC-279 which is heavier but stiffer.
Columbus minimal forks are very light. You'll need the centre drilled rims for those tune hubs. The centre drilled Pacenti SL23 is only available from BHS. No U.K source. There are other rims that are centre drilled though like the Kinlin XC-279 which is heavier but stiffer.
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Not too hung up on staying period correct. Now I think about it, I'm going 6800 mech. Maybe someone on retro bike can use the 6500 and Rolfs.
Yes, really like the look of the Pacentis and was going to build some BHS 16:8 hubs up for my daily Felt. Oh boy! A weekend of building two wheel sets... Awesome!
Seen a Easton for sale and a Reynolds uncut. Frames a 59cm... I'll measure the steerer.
Yes, really like the look of the Pacentis and was going to build some BHS 16:8 hubs up for my daily Felt. Oh boy! A weekend of building two wheel sets... Awesome!
Seen a Easton for sale and a Reynolds uncut. Frames a 59cm... I'll measure the steerer.
I would update. Beautiful frame.
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Cool frame! I have a Klein Pulse mtb frame from 95 with a cool color sparkle paint. That is the only vintage mtb frame I kept.
Also, I agree the modern Ultegra is good looking and maybe the most proper group for the Klein. The new Chorus is kinda hot as well.
Also, I agree the modern Ultegra is good looking and maybe the most proper group for the Klein. The new Chorus is kinda hot as well.
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I have a 1979 Klein Quantum. It is now wall art, way to stiff for this old body to ride, might as well put wheels on a jackhammer. Good luck with your restoration.
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Upgrading the parts seem warranted as those frames still look very modern and stand up well against the competition.
You'll regret changing the original fork though. The paint was a special selling point for the Kleins.
Why change a matching fork on this build when you are not apparently aiming for absolute lowest weight?
The use of Thompson parts is also a good choice, they have a minimalist look that allows the frame to stand out and the parts are stout to match the characteristics of the frame.
You'll regret changing the original fork though. The paint was a special selling point for the Kleins.
Why change a matching fork on this build when you are not apparently aiming for absolute lowest weight?
The use of Thompson parts is also a good choice, they have a minimalist look that allows the frame to stand out and the parts are stout to match the characteristics of the frame.
Always have a soft spot for kleins. An old silver quantum was my first "real" bike.
Agree with the post above. It'll look and ride great with modern ultegra!
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Agree with the post above. It'll look and ride great with modern ultegra!
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I used to have the exact same frame. Build up with Campagnolo Record 10sp and Zipp 404 clinchers, Thomson parts and all. Rode beautifully. I would keep the original fork. If you can find it at a reasonable price, go for Ultegra 6800 or Campagnolo Chorus.
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