This compact drive STX crank sits out too far. I put it on so that I could take the bike for a spin. If you look closely you can see a Diacomp 990 U-Brake sitting between the chain stays. I can't imagine why anyone would want a brake down there. About the only way to adjust it is to flip the bike upside down in a repair stand.
When I measured the frame for a headset, I knew I had a problem. Even with the lowest stack hight headset I could find, there was not going to be enough room for a brake cable hanger. Just by chance, I found this Nitto roller stem on eBay. I'd never seen one before. Fits the bike like it was made for it. Maybe it was. Those are Shimano 7-speed rapid fire shifters hanging on a Scott AT-2 handle bar. Headset is modern Campy Chorus.
The workmanship on this frame is as good as any I've ever seen.
Those miserable U-Brakes do make for a clean set of seat stays. I ride in a Brooks B-17 and use the bag loops so I don't miss having rack braze-ons.
More perfect brazing. Rear hub is 7-speed LX from my stash.
All photos and text copyright 2000 Andrew Fischer