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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-11, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Man I'm bumming. After tweaking my fit on the...

Man I'm bumming. After tweaking my fit on the trainer for a while I'm realizing that 55cm tt is just too big for the way I like to ride with modern levers. That and I definitely blew my school year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

I almost prefer it, this way I can ride the snot...

I almost prefer it, this way I can ride the snot out of it without worrying about it's collectibility.



Agreed. After winter.

Well I can't compare handling to my other road bikes since I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Took it for a shakedown ride today! It was...

Took it for a shakedown ride today! It was amazing, and good weather to boot. It's set up for the limits of my flexibility during the peak of riding season but I'll get back there in no time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

I'd rather recable the bike again instead of...

I'd rather recable the bike again instead of dealing with a NR post and a cervelo aero post - both of which are pains in the butt. Luckily toupes have a cutout that I can get a socket through for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

It's done, for now. White housing could possibly...

It's done, for now. White housing could possibly be in the works but I kinda like it as is.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/cleverbastid/1983%20Colnago%20Superissimo/IMG_1785.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Cool cool, I havent bought enough tape to...

Cool cool, I havent bought enough tape to actually start sticking to one brand. I want to change the tires too, from Ultra Gatorskins to something racier. Should I stick to all black or go with some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Same saddle kinda, white team Toupe. Hey thanks...

Same saddle kinda, white team Toupe. Hey thanks it's a great bike and the way I have it set up (seat-bar drop) I don't think it's harsh at all since my legs absorb everything.

Might be time for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

I have since flipped the stem. ...

I have since flipped the stem.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/cleverbastid/IMG_1680.jpg

Pathetic/awesome that I payed way more for this Colnago project than I did for this bike. I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Actually easy solution would be just to switch...

Actually easy solution would be just to switch the black Toupe off my Cervelo. Not so easy is the adjustment on that post. Nightmarish. Black and black it will be. With pink tape. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Haha you've got it bad, so many bikes. She's...

Haha you've got it bad, so many bikes. She's definitely lenient. Can't wait to see that Merckx built. And the Cdale turned out great.




I didn't know white housing was an option. That would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Hah well I was gifted pink bar tape and I found...

Hah well I was gifted pink bar tape and I found my favorite saddle in white. I was thinking maybe silvery-grey housing, black is a maybe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

I'll probably get lazy and leave it pink for a...

I'll probably get lazy and leave it pink for a while anyway, use it as my training and hopefully cat 5 beater this coming season.

I went modern since I already have an original-ish DT shifted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Haha well being single has its perks. I'm going...

Haha well being single has its perks. I'm going to paint the whole thing once I get some decent weather. Glossy black, retaining the existing chrome. No point in doing it now since I'm going to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Dirty man. It's where I keep it when I need...

Dirty man.

It's where I keep it when I need to get my other bike out. I store them side by side. I've got a small room in a house here at school. having no storage space sucks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Maybe even pinker.

Maybe even pinker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

It sure is.

It sure is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Okay, maybe just one... ...

Okay, maybe just one...

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/cleverbastid/1983%20Colnago%20Superissimo/IMG_1782.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Yeah Shimano STIs. Ergos are bit flatter and less...

Yeah Shimano STIs. Ergos are bit flatter and less bulbous. I guess I'm going to have to live with, because it's more about how it rides especially with this bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

I'm having a hard time with how STI's look on my...

I'm having a hard time with how STI's look on my Cinelli Giro d'Italia bars since they are so much less flat on the tops compared to my modern shallow drops. They look funny.

This just in: I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Getting Campy 8s mongrel mixup to throw on my...

Getting Campy 8s mongrel mixup to throw on my Colnago frame until I get rich and famous and can afford better campy. It will be in this thread in a matter of a few months!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

I'd ride all the way to CA for that bike. :D

I'd ride all the way to CA for that bike. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Hey, one of those is too small for you. I'll take...

Hey, one of those is too small for you. I'll take care of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Thanks, was your frame spaced to 130? Would this...

Thanks, was your frame spaced to 130? Would this make a difference? Mine is Patent 74.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Not STIs or Ergos, but I just put a new 8s...

Not STIs or Ergos, but I just put a new 8s wheelset on my Bianchi. The NR rear derailleur seems to be happy about it so far. 12-23. Ultegra hubs on Open Pro rims, still got the skinwalls! Woot. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

Paired spokes look cool but you sure pay for when...

Paired spokes look cool but you sure pay for when it comes time to true that wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,878
Posted By stien

If you respace the cassette, you can make a loose...

If you respace the cassette, you can make a loose cog 9 speed cassette into 8 speed. I did that when I had 8s record. Still have the cassette and spacers, if you're interested...12-23 9s Miche...
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