EVC (Eroica Vintage/Classic) verses nonHVC
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06-09-18, 12:23 PM
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06-09-18, 12:58 PM
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I have 9 that would qualify for riding l'Eroica in California - meaning pre-87 lugged steel frame, downtube shiftering (5/6, only 1 7sp indexed), non-aero + aero hoods.
Not all 9 are 'original equipment' or even '100% component correct'.
I have made concessions in cranksets for smaller chainrings on 2. 48/34 and 46/30, specifically.
Even one does not have original paint.
But I do run vintage wheels - mostly tubular.
Ooopps - most of my pedals are Look (and compatible) clipless. But they are original design from late 80s.
edit: In ref to @Rollfast = i'm trying regularly to make my frame lug less on the bicycles' delightfully lugged frames.
Not all 9 are 'original equipment' or even '100% component correct'.
I have made concessions in cranksets for smaller chainrings on 2. 48/34 and 46/30, specifically.
Even one does not have original paint.
But I do run vintage wheels - mostly tubular.
Ooopps - most of my pedals are Look (and compatible) clipless. But they are original design from late 80s.
edit: In ref to @Rollfast = i'm trying regularly to make my frame lug less on the bicycles' delightfully lugged frames.
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06-09-18, 02:16 PM
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The only lug on my bikes is ME. OTOH, 1946, ?1951,1954, late fifties, early sixties and one 1995.
If I had one of those I'd have to transport it behind my bike.
If I had one of those I'd have to transport it behind my bike.
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06-11-18, 01:59 PM
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Yes it does. I've been wanting to find something similar for a bit, preferably a chance to try Ti as well, Holding tight for now unless a real deal comes along...
06-11-18, 10:28 PM
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Took off at 5:50pm with sunset marked for 8:15, and managed a 35 mile round trip, getting back at exactly 8:22pm with darkening skies. I stopped for five minutes at Cutler Park (le destination) and for about fifteen minutes at Starbucks to down an iced Americano and a big cup of water.
I was riding the 1951 New Hudson (on the freewheel) with about 50psi in the 26x1.25" tires and averaged about 17 mph while out on the road. Does that count as heroic?
-Gregory
I was riding the 1951 New Hudson (on the freewheel) with about 50psi in the 26x1.25" tires and averaged about 17 mph while out on the road. Does that count as heroic?
-Gregory
06-12-18, 09:51 AM
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It means heroic.
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Took off at 5:50pm with sunset marked for 8:15, and managed a 35 mile round trip, getting back at exactly 8:22pm with darkening skies. I stopped for five minutes at Cutler Park (le destination) and for about fifteen minutes at Starbucks to down an iced Americano and a big cup of water.
I was riding the 1951 New Hudson (on the freewheel) with about 50psi in the 26x1.25" tires and averaged about 17 mph while out on the road. Does that count as heroic?
-Gregory
I was riding the 1951 New Hudson (on the freewheel) with about 50psi in the 26x1.25" tires and averaged about 17 mph while out on the road. Does that count as heroic?
-Gregory
06-13-18, 12:04 AM
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I rode this on Cino in 2014. I'll be riding it tomorrow (now that I have my repaired FW back - thanks, Pastor Bob!). The only difference today is I'm running a different pair of wheels outfitted with a smaller range FW.
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06-13-18, 08:20 AM
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Hunh. I rode Gravel Kings in 2016 and sliced my tire in exactly the same place.
Lasted the rest of the ride with a heavy boot, but tossed the tire when I got home.
Lasted the rest of the ride with a heavy boot, but tossed the tire when I got home.
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