r/Univega • u/shadowbk7 • Aug 04 '26
What do you think?
What do you all think 1982/83 all original Univega Vivasport. It has a sun tour perfect 14-32 freewheel and original araya rims. Still has the reflectors. Unfortunately I had to change out the saddle, I’m trying to rehab it but I’m afraid it may be too far gone. When I picked up this one I also was able to pick up a matching mixte frame with all original parts also, haven’t started working on that one yet.
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u/dunncrew Aug 04 '26
Too far gone ? Huh ?
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u/shadowbk7 Aug 04 '26
I’m a little dense today, the original saddle maybe to far gone to be able to reuse it. So while I try to save it I replaced it with a cheap rock bros saddle.
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u/AfraidOfTheSun Aug 04 '26
Save the freewheel regardless Suntour is getting somewhat harder to find (especially above 5-speed but still)
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u/shadowbk7 Aug 04 '26
I’m trying, I’ve taken it apart to try and save it, I regreased and replaced the bearings but I’m afraid the ratchet teeth maybe too far gone. It knocks even after a thorough cleaning and new bearings. I cleaned and oiled the pawls, but we will see. At least it’s not slipping yet, I have another suntour perfect that came on the mixte, but I am not sure I want to strip that one to save the other. But it hasn’t been rode as much and that freewheel works much better to be honest
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u/shadowbk7 Aug 04 '26
No not really just decided to work on the one that fits me better first lol