16 October 2008

the meister

this is the meister, i bought the frame for 20 bucks. i like old frames for cyclocross and single speed conversions, the key is the semi-horizontal drop-outs in the rear. i have tried to track down the name/brand, the closest thing is a ski clothing manufacturer. i assume it was imported in the 70's/80's from japan or taiwan and labeled by the importer.

it has mafac 'racer' centerpull brakes, modolo levers, the bars are wrapped with bennetto 'cello' tape. the rear hub is a flip/flop fixed and freewheel compatible, the rear rim is a campagnolo mockva '80, it has ritchey cyclocross tires. the gearing is 38X16, the crank is 170 mm, i ride with standard pedals.

i'm taking it out for ride now.