Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
04-06-15, 07:30 PM
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Upgraded the Ross with Campy 8 spd Chorus group picked up from donor bike listed on CL.
Seller started at 500; lowered to 300; when he hit 200 I emailed and grabbed it for 150.
Seller started at 500; lowered to 300; when he hit 200 I emailed and grabbed it for 150.
04-07-15, 02:31 AM
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That Ross looks amazing too.
04-07-15, 06:57 AM
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Thanks! Pretty sure it's an original Yeti, but it's just a wall hanger with the crack. Still, was cheap and the parts seem to be in good shape so I'm happy.
04-12-15, 05:52 PM
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[QUOTE=AndrisG;17692626]Another update on coppi.
Went for 10sp transmission. In progress of collecting 6600 groupset.
For now equipped with 6600 shifters, casette, rear derailleur and brakeset. Still missing on FD, which should be sorted soon. Mixed feelings about crankset. Should I go modern'ish look with 6600/7800 or live with 6400?
Few tweaks still needed on cable housings and bar tape to finish it off.
Where'd you get the braided cable housing? I like!
Went for 10sp transmission. In progress of collecting 6600 groupset.
For now equipped with 6600 shifters, casette, rear derailleur and brakeset. Still missing on FD, which should be sorted soon. Mixed feelings about crankset. Should I go modern'ish look with 6600/7800 or live with 6400?
Few tweaks still needed on cable housings and bar tape to finish it off.
Where'd you get the braided cable housing? I like!
04-13-15, 02:21 AM
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These came with levers I purchased second hand. No idea, would love to match brake housings also.
I've found that jagwire do braided cable housings.
These are ripcord: https://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploa...gwire-1642.jpg
I've found that jagwire do braided cable housings.
These are ripcord: https://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploa...gwire-1642.jpg
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04-13-15, 04:23 AM
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When I checked a year or so ago, you could buy the braided titanium (color not material) as part of a everything kit (jagwire racer?) and the shifter housing was available bulk, but the bulk brake housing had been discontinued or was unavailable in the US or something. That may have changed as I loved the look of the braided housing.
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04-21-15, 08:17 PM
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Latest build 1983 Trek 600
It rides amazingly well. May be a bit big for me. However it is so comfortable. Does the seat height look a little low?
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04-21-15, 10:11 PM
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Here's mine. Pretty sweet ride, although a bit small for me.
It's a Aussie 531c frame. PL23 on 5800 hubs. 600 dual pivot brakes. 600 headset. Pro-lite crank. Ultegra 11/28 cassette. Open Pave 28s. Cinelli 1a and Nitto Noodle. Selle Turbo. 105 shifters and derailers.
04-22-15, 04:37 AM
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As long as you have enough standover clearance it should be good. Your STI's are clamped too high on the bars, looks kind of freddish with the tops aiming for the sky. The levers should be vertical to the ground, makes it easier to shift and brake in the drops that way.
04-22-15, 08:28 AM
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04-22-15, 03:59 PM
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1984 Bruce Gordon - America's answer to a resto-mod Road bike
First Resto-Mod build. Finished April 18th and now happy and relieved. Now able to enjoy either a carbon or steel roadie in my stable
Vision- I wanted all American products on this build. I didn't say manufactured in the US
! I came close except for - Italian 3T stem (aesthetics) Prologo seat (same seat on my carbon and works for me), Japanese headset - Tange Seiki (I liked the clean look / price), German tires (I had them!)
Some highlights
Scram Red 22 11 speed drive train and brakes.
HED Jet 4's converted to 11speed hub
Rear frame cold set to 130mm
Vision- I wanted all American products on this build. I didn't say manufactured in the US
! I came close except for - Italian 3T stem (aesthetics) Prologo seat (same seat on my carbon and works for me), Japanese headset - Tange Seiki (I liked the clean look / price), German tires (I had them!)Some highlights
Scram Red 22 11 speed drive train and brakes.
HED Jet 4's converted to 11speed hub
Rear frame cold set to 130mm
04-22-15, 04:04 PM
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@danejules, if it's comfortable, it fits, at least in your case, not in everyone's case. I don't even agree that you need standover clearance.
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04-22-15, 04:17 PM
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First Resto-Mod build. Finished April 18th and now happy and relieved. Now able to enjoy either a carbon or steel roadie in my stable
Vision- I wanted all American products on this build. I didn't say manufactured in the US! I came close except for - Italian 3T stem (aesthetics) Prologo seat (same seat on my carbon and works for me), Japanese headset - Tange Seiki (I liked the clean look / price), German tires (I had them!)
Some highlights
Scram Red 22 11 speed drive train and brakes.
HED Jet 4's converted to 11speed hub
Rear frame cold set to 130mm
Vision- I wanted all American products on this build. I didn't say manufactured in the US
! I came close except for - Italian 3T stem (aesthetics) Prologo seat (same seat on my carbon and works for me), Japanese headset - Tange Seiki (I liked the clean look / price), German tires (I had them!)Some highlights
Scram Red 22 11 speed drive train and brakes.
HED Jet 4's converted to 11speed hub
Rear frame cold set to 130mm
major drool... me likey! My question is that the regular color or was it painted?
04-22-15, 04:38 PM
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Hey thanks for the compliment. To answer your question no... I had the frame and fork powder coated murderous black ha ha ha... and found a repro columbus sticker which is the only graphics on the bike. I am small dude so I believe the bike was originally created for a woman. The color original color was a metallic pink color with 80's style graphics
04-22-15, 06:07 PM
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Ace.
What chain stay protector is that?
Today's a good day on this thread. Excellent work, folks!
What chain stay protector is that?
Today's a good day on this thread. Excellent work, folks!
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04-22-15, 07:21 PM
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Not Carbon, but carbon printed on a woven material... Probably not protect the frame from big impact but chain scotches I think it will be adequate. Hope I don't need to find out! I almost didn't put it on but after I thought it looked really good - IMO or course. $6.99 on ebay... here is the listing to read about it Carbon Fiber Bicycle Chainstay Protector 2 Frame Patches Matte Dry Black | eBay
[QUOTE=RobbieTunes;17742584]Ace.
What chain stay protector is that?
[QUOTE=RobbieTunes;17742584]Ace.
What chain stay protector is that?
04-22-15, 07:32 PM
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My latest. An 89 Fuji Roubiax frame with 8 speed 600 tricolor group.
04-23-15, 04:33 AM
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Not Carbon, but carbon printed on a woven material... Probably not protect the frame from big impact but chain scotches I think it will be adequate. Hope I don't need to find out! I almost didn't put it on but after I thought it looked really good - IMO or course. $6.99 on ebay... here is the listing to read about it Carbon Fiber Bicycle Chainstay Protector 2 Frame Patches Matte Dry Black | eBay
04-23-15, 05:55 AM
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04-23-15, 07:07 PM
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sound advice except the bars are pointed too far down as well, which may mean the housing isn't too short