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Originally Posted by sixty2strat
(Post 21738116)
Damn have you lost a quick link before?
It wasn't until I got to the side of the road that I realised one side of the quick link was missing. I spent a good ten minutes looking for it, but no luck - a car may have flicked it away. I wasn't too worried as it was probably time for a new chain anyway, it was only that I didn't get to my ride that I was annoyed about! |
Originally Posted by P!N20
(Post 21738113)
Nice, show us a photo! I spotted a yellow Paconi earlier today, looked tidy. Still kicking myself for not getting one that popped up on Gumtree a few years back for $400 complete with 600 Tricolour, but at the time I just didn't have the cash.
My mate recently got a Cecil Walker which I suspect is Kev Wigham built - SLX I think, really nice looking bike, sparkly purple. I've got a fair bit of Tricolour stuff in the parts bin if you're ever looking for spare parts. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e0bce4cc5d.jpg My first road bike back in the late 80's was a Wigham built Cecil Walker with 600. I kick myself now for selling it. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...04f1f48b15.jpg |
Originally Posted by AUPedla
(Post 21738777)
Here's the Paconi, I have an XA stem for it, building it as a 90s era.
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Originally Posted by P!N20
(Post 21738123)
Nah, I didn't even think it was possible! Thankfully I was stationary when it happened - at an intersection when I realised I was in a fairly high gear, so I did the old shift down to the small ring while leaning on the front brake to get the rear wheel off the ground to spin it into gear. Trouble was I was kind of half way through that process when the lights went green and I decided to take off...ker-chunk! I thought the chain had just dropped off the rings or cogs, but I looked down and there was my chain on the ground. (Wippermann Connex chain that doesn't snap together like KMC chains.)
It wasn't until I got to the side of the road that I realised one side of the quick link was missing. I spent a good ten minutes looking for it, but no luck - a car may have flicked it away. I wasn't too worried as it was probably time for a new chain anyway, it was only that I didn't get to my ride that I was annoyed about! |
Originally Posted by P!N20
(Post 21738892)
Yes! Love it. Any cutouts under the BB shell? I've seen a few Paconis with 5 holes in the shape of the Southern Cross. Throw another pic up when it's finished.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1d2e4a4c8d.jpg |
Ah yeah. This is one I've seen with the Southern Cross cutout (sorry for the Photobucket image):
http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/z...1/IMG_2055.jpg Of course, it's easier to do on track bikes without any bothersome cable guides to get in the way! |
Ahhhhhh there's an Aussie side thread on this forum. Always good to know you guys are there. Have been a member for about a week with a thread currently running in C&V. If you haven't seen take a look, i need some Australian 1980's frame knowledge.:thumb:
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Can you guys recommend a half-decent chainring bag / track sack with a purchase link?.. Cant seem to find these in AU.. overseas is like 120+ to get it shipped here.
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Originally Posted by sixty2strat
(Post 21805393)
Can you guys recommend a half-decent chainring bag / track sack with a purchase link?.. Cant seem to find these in AU.. overseas is like 120+ to get it shipped here.
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Originally Posted by P!N20
(Post 21812829)
It won't save you any money, but SkinGrowsBack do chainring bags - top notch quality and an Aussie company: https://skingrowsback.com/collections/chainring-bag
Maybe this is not a bad option... https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jack-O-T...EAAOSwax5YwJje |
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