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Early 70’s Zeus -

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Coalfield

Finally riding a big boys bike
Frame and fork needing realignment shipped from western Canada to Portland OR where expertly straightened. Then to Puget Sound, where - with the help of a bunch of friends it was assembled with much Zeus-ness but, alas - lacking. ‘Build it and ride it first’ philosophy proved the ride worthy of further Zeus upgrades, which involved a broad umbrella of friends who satiated the Iberian thirst for originality.

Heck - here’s some pics. Apologies for lack of front cable guide, just not attached.
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Alas, I have the 26.4 post, which works but closes the ears. 26.6 has been elusive for a trade. Further confessions: the bars/stem Cinelli, the BB cups not Zeus, Mavic rims, Italian branded tires, American (Phil's) grease. I do have the tubular tire holder from Zeus, but the rims are clincher.

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Since referencing the 'build it and ride it' philosophy - a pic of a prior version is in order.

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Lots changed: Hoods, covers for shifters, brakes, headset, post - plus housing, cables, bar wrap, saddle.

Here's a shot of frameset's condition before this quest began. For all the hands of friends involved in the effort, it has Karmic effect.

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and in Portland
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Zeus likes Port Angeles, WA, USA, too.

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Running lightweight tubies. At least it does have all 3 cable guides.
 
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My 1962 Zeus track with all Zeus components ( set up for sprinting - double Binda toe straps, Cinelli steel bars/stem etc )

I bought this one in Canada as well ( 1988 ). I know of one other up in Canada ( Victoria ) - it's in gray color.

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Great bike! Love the story of how it came to be. That's the stuff that gives (some) two wheeled machines their spirituality! What about knurling the seatpost? Could give the little more OD needed, plus ,,more love,,,,!
 
Could you use a shim with your 26.4 post?
I am not concerned that the bike has a highly functional non-Zeus part.
Given the Karmic effect of this bicycle the correct 26.6mm post (in equally nice condition) will come to the bike at the proper time.
The pedals did.
 
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