Hi, guys
Just picked this up off of CL for $150.00 hoping it is a good deal. I do like the style and the bike is fairly clean. While my Dyno/HF79 is in a holding pattern for a couple of weeks, I felt this would be another project to immerse myself in.
This Newsboy has the alloy rims and I wish to fit a drum brake on the front. Should I chose a Strumey Archer the 90mm size is best? This has the 3speed rear setup and so I am asking if the drum in front and coaster in the rear will be sufficient. At 61, I am not a racer anymore. This will be getting a 2 stroke kit I recently picked up (thanks Neil).
I will be spending some more time in the archives checking to see if there are any weird things with this bike I need to be aware of during the build. Suggestions are always welcome.
As always, Thanks for all the input.
Tom
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Just picked this up off of CL for $150.00 hoping it is a good deal. I do like the style and the bike is fairly clean. While my Dyno/HF79 is in a holding pattern for a couple of weeks, I felt this would be another project to immerse myself in.
This Newsboy has the alloy rims and I wish to fit a drum brake on the front. Should I chose a Strumey Archer the 90mm size is best? This has the 3speed rear setup and so I am asking if the drum in front and coaster in the rear will be sufficient. At 61, I am not a racer anymore. This will be getting a 2 stroke kit I recently picked up (thanks Neil).
I will be spending some more time in the archives checking to see if there are any weird things with this bike I need to be aware of during the build. Suggestions are always welcome.
As always, Thanks for all the input.
Tom
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