So the Kaff is about ready to roll again after being out of action since a little before Christmas when I just got nervy about the brakes. Anyway, as I fitted the new V brakes (replacing the old cantis) having discovered V specific drop levers, I got to thinking. Only the frame, forks, saddle and seatpin are the same as when it was first built 6 and a half years ago.
Bars have changed 3 times (four if you count moving to a flat bar then back to the tache); wheels are 3rd set (though the second set was an interim cheapy pair); brakes are fourth set I think (and now changed the levers, the only other original bit that was left); even the bottom bracket is in its third incarnation, and last year I changed to a single chainring 1x10 setup, ditching the front mech, and moving to a friction shifter for the rear.
Saddest thing of the latest rebuild is the new brakes just wouldn't clear the little front rack - but I didn't use it much anyway, and it means I can mount the dynamo front light centrally, as that had always been a faff with the rack.
The bike is totally beat up, but still with loads of life - one day I might see about a respray, but for the time being I'll be welcoming it back with a ride soon!
I suspect someone on here will be able to beat just three of the original components left. So what frame have you got that is a 'new' bike.
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