Friday, November 1, 2013

Takara Olympian Road bike Mid 80's

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.
Over the years we repaired thousands of Vintage bikes and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts. 
Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We use these parts everyday and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your bike.

Parts list for Takara Olympian Road bike
Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Tape (for handlebar): https://amzn.to/2Pui9FM
Rear Wheel (good) https://amzn.to/2PRn7wF
Rear Wheel (better) https://amzn.to/2M2l2wI
Front Wheel (good) https://amzn.to/38IK1ip 
Front Wheel (better) https://amzn.to/2rJm6in
Tires: https://amzn.to/2RyE41x (similar look, basic casual use):  (choose 700x25)
Tires: https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling):  (choose 700x25)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/2qv5J8e
Rear Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/355knC6 (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (Basic, choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/2LZrNzo (Improved performance and wet/cold
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/35uStQh (casual use)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/38gCY05
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2E1gu5y
Brake levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc 
Saddle: https://amzn.to/34Wkccn (basic, casual street riding,)
Saddle: https://amzn.to/2Yt2R8u (light weight high performance)
Handlebar: https://amzn.to/2LCgH34 (choose 25.4 clamp)
Stem: https://amzn.to/38mMmiL (choose 80mm length x 25.4 clamp)














1 comment:

  1. I ride an Olympian weekly - with luck several times weekly. Nothing to complain about - holds my 200 lbs with easy. It's only limitation is me.

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