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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 05:24 PM
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Posted By ppg677

I already posted this as a separate thread, but...

I already posted this as a separate thread, but reposting here to add to the fine collection in this thread. 1982 Trek 957 frame. Repainted. Campagnolo Athena 11-speed group. H Plus Son...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-16, 07:12 PM
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Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Thanks for the feedback. I'll trim that rear...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll trim that rear slightly and put more slack in the rear brake cable. The Ergopower shifters have the option to route the shifter cables to the rear of the bar, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-16, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Before I do the final cutting, I was wondering if...

Before I do the final cutting, I was wondering if anyone could comment on the cable routing and handlebar setup here? Campagnolo cables are expensive! And I'd like to leave a little slack to tweak...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Too much! About 215 lbs. But any modern rim...

Too much! About 215 lbs. But any modern rim seems to do OK under my butt. I put a 1000 miles on a set of A23s no problem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

These Archetype silvers look pretty hot. Maybe...

These Archetype silvers look pretty hot. Maybe the black lettering is removable!

H Plus Son Archetype Silver Rims Shimano 105 Road Bike Wheelset 8 9 10 11 Speed | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

I'm trying to decide which rims to buy for my...

I'm trying to decide which rims to buy for my retro roadie. Going with a polished silver groupset (Athena 11-speed). Fast race-style bike (no big commuter tires). Will use 23mm tires.

TB14...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-15, 07:10 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

I just know my bike is going to weigh more with a...

I just know my bike is going to weigh more with a modern Ultegra 6800 groupset compared to the 30 year old Campy Super Record group. Especially with clinchers instead of vintage tubulars!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Have you actually used the 7-speed Microshift? ...

Have you actually used the 7-speed Microshift? In other corners of the Internet, I've heard the 7-speed is pretty bad with a huge throw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Microshift are like $60. Shimano are like $90. ...

Microshift are like $60. Shimano are like $90. Seems like $30 for Shimano quality might be preferable. Dunno.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Has anyone used the Shimano 7-speed Tourney STI...

Has anyone used the Shimano 7-speed Tourney STI shifters? I'm not sure whether to give these (or the Microshift) shifters a try and keep using my freewheel wheels or whether to upgrade to a new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

This Trek 95x bike I've been riding all summer: ...

This Trek 95x bike I've been riding all summer:

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1035793-trek-experts-how-d-i-do.html#post18266126

I don't mind downtubes and have been riding it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

Woah those hoods look huge! I'm trying decide...

Woah those hoods look huge! I'm trying decide which groupset to get for my Retro Roadie. The 11-speed Shimano 5800/6800 stuff gets rave reviews. I was leaning towards Shimano because I can run...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

I think you're comparing Ergo to aero levers. ...

I think you're comparing Ergo to aero levers. Non-aero don't have much of a hood at all.

Any idea about the newer Campy and Shimano hoods?

I'd like to go Campy, but their cassettes only go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,221
Posted By ppg677

I'm very tempted to go STI on my '81 Trek 950...

I'm very tempted to go STI on my '81 Trek 950 bike this winter. One concern is keeping the fit AS IS. The hoods of brifters (or aero levers in general) have more effective reach than old-school...
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