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07-26-18, 05:10 PM
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07-26-18, 05:12 PM
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@northbend called me. A few of us know he broke his collarbone riding out in the gravel trails of Washington last week. He rode 30 miles after that to get to the trailhead.
I pushed my bike a mile to a trailhead and had my wife pick me up for a ride to the emergency room.
I pushed my bike a mile to a trailhead and had my wife pick me up for a ride to the emergency room.
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07-26-18, 06:11 PM
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@northbend called me. A few of us know he broke his collarbone riding out in the gravel trails of Washington last week. He rode 30 miles after that to get to the trailhead.
I pushed my bike a mile to a trailhead and had my wife pick me up for a ride to the emergency room.
I pushed my bike a mile to a trailhead and had my wife pick me up for a ride to the emergency room.
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07-26-18, 06:30 PM
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Ouch! That looks nasty!
Back when I was big into cars, I came up with this awesome club name called "Flying Curbs Motorsports" on account of me having the tendency to drift the rear end too much and hop-scotching across the curbs. Maybe the mantle should be taken up again..."Volante Curbzione" certainly has a ring to it as well
Hope you heal straight, and soon. Take up a less strenuous hobby for the time being, something that doesn't involve curbs.
The big question is, is the bike OK?
Back when I was big into cars, I came up with this awesome club name called "Flying Curbs Motorsports" on account of me having the tendency to drift the rear end too much and hop-scotching across the curbs. Maybe the mantle should be taken up again..."Volante Curbzione" certainly has a ring to it as well
Hope you heal straight, and soon. Take up a less strenuous hobby for the time being, something that doesn't involve curbs.
The big question is, is the bike OK?
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07-26-18, 06:45 PM
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KIDDING!! Heal fast and well, man; you def. have something to tell/show the grandkids....
07-27-18, 10:38 AM
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owies! Heal up quick you two. The Vuelta is less than two months off.
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07-28-18, 05:03 PM
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Get well both of you.
So where was this dastardly section of MUP ? I want to avoid it, because I recently discovered that the ground is much harder than it was even ten years ago.
So where was this dastardly section of MUP ? I want to avoid it, because I recently discovered that the ground is much harder than it was even ten years ago.
07-28-18, 11:13 PM
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That MUP wasn't dastardly at all. I've gone around that little corner around 200 times, my mind was wandering, I just wasn't paying attention. It turns out bikes don't steer themselves out of danger.
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07-29-18, 07:45 AM
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I'm sorry that your series has been interrupted, that you're suffering, and I hope that Gran(d) Sport(s) #3 is OK.
While commuting early this spring, a forced detour required involved a curb hop, and rather than dismounting, I elected to go over straddled, at an angle. Just toppled, and sprained my ankle well and good. With reference to the C&V bones thread, the boot they gave me was another pain. As soon as I could hobble w/o, I got rid of it. Got back on the bike, and I'm sure it helped to resolve things. Mounting and dismounting had to be done gingerly, and wrong-sidedly for me; but riding felt great.
So, I hope you can finish this up soon.
While commuting early this spring, a forced detour required involved a curb hop, and rather than dismounting, I elected to go over straddled, at an angle. Just toppled, and sprained my ankle well and good. With reference to the C&V bones thread, the boot they gave me was another pain. As soon as I could hobble w/o, I got rid of it. Got back on the bike, and I'm sure it helped to resolve things. Mounting and dismounting had to be done gingerly, and wrong-sidedly for me; but riding felt great.
So, I hope you can finish this up soon.
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I'm sorry that your series has been interrupted, that you're suffering, and I hope that Gran(d) Sport(s) #3 is OK.
While commuting early this spring, a forced detour required involved a curb hop, and rather than dismounting, I elected to go over straddled, at an angle. Just toppled, and sprained my ankle well and good. With reference to the C&V bones thread, the boot they gave me was another pain. As soon as I could hobble w/o, I got rid of it. Got back on the bike, and I'm sure it helped to resolve things. Mounting and dismounting had to be done gingerly, and wrong-sidedly for me; but riding felt great.
So, I hope you can finish this up soon.
While commuting early this spring, a forced detour required involved a curb hop, and rather than dismounting, I elected to go over straddled, at an angle. Just toppled, and sprained my ankle well and good. With reference to the C&V bones thread, the boot they gave me was another pain. As soon as I could hobble w/o, I got rid of it. Got back on the bike, and I'm sure it helped to resolve things. Mounting and dismounting had to be done gingerly, and wrong-sidedly for me; but riding felt great.
So, I hope you can finish this up soon.
07-29-18, 01:16 PM
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The only thing wrong about this movie is that it's all happening waaay sooner than they predicted.
07-29-18, 02:19 PM
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With so much information on the internet, you can almost diagnose yourself. My wife and I figured out that exactly what my injury was, and had already been 75% sure that I wouldn't have surgery. That was before x-rays or seeing the doctor. I went to the emergency room for two reasons: 1. Confirm the diagnosis. 2. Get the good drugs. I'm also wondering if a good dose of medicinal leaf might not rid the pain as effectively with less downside for #2 .
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09-12-18, 08:43 PM
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09-12-18, 11:18 PM
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So where were we?
What do you do when you fall off a horse?
Gran(d) Sport(s) #3 is my Eroica Pimp Special. For those asking about how it fared after my crash several weeks ago, the important thing is that the frame is intact and practically unscathed. Both wheels need some spot truing, and my front brake swung around and smashed the clear coat on my frame - resulting in a bent front brake, and no real damage to the frame. Well, the clear coat got scratched off in a small area, but I'd have to point it out to you
It's all about the bike!
So my special pimped out gold MAFAC 2000 front brake got bent. So I went to French eBay and got another one. One of the brake levers got scratched up a bit, but that's patina.
So with the bike pretty much back in shape, it was just a matter of getting the doctor's permission to start riding again. Unfortunately, the appointment was a week later than when I thought I was ready to ride again. Fortunately, I was listened to my body and rode.
So maybe 4 bikes in 40 days?
Behold, my Eroica Pimp Machine:
Luciano, RIP
Pimp hubs:
Pimp drivetrain
The frame had minor mods: I brazed a pair of bottle bosses on, then sent it to Groody Brothers in KC for a two tone powder coat, decals, and clear coat. Mark Rainey nailed it. The thing's a real looker. I went kind period correct on the build, imaginatively. Something that a drugged out Hollywood type might have done to a Raleigh Gran(d) Sport back in the day. It had the bonefides, the bike was originally sold in SoCal at Hans Ohrt's shop.
The ride
Plush. Smooth. True. Like other Raleighs from this time period, a sense of confidence pervades. The 15 speed setup with Huret derailleurs shifts flawlessly. The Simplex retrofriction shifters are smooth as butter - one issue, however, is I have to tighten them on occasion to avoid ghost shifting. The other is that the small diameter cable race means a lot of movement for a shift to complete. The 33.333 Jack Brown tires are a bit beefier than the Compass tires (both made by Panaracer), but gravel riding at Eroica made me feel more confident with a bit more thickness to protect them. The MAFAC 2000 centerpulls are a bit of a pain to adjust, but once dialed in give that legendary power and modulation that they're famous for. The wide range 14-32 5-speed freewheel gave me the low end I wanted, but the 50-14 top end spun out a bit early on a few downhills. More of an issue is the big jump between gears compared to the 8-speed cassettes I normally ride with. The toe clips and straps are much less of an issue than I thought they'd be. Perhaps it's because of muscle memory from decades ago when I was cutting my riding teeth.
All in all, I really like this bike. It gets looks and compliments both riding and standing still.
Gran(d) Sport(s) #3 is my Eroica Pimp Special. For those asking about how it fared after my crash several weeks ago, the important thing is that the frame is intact and practically unscathed. Both wheels need some spot truing, and my front brake swung around and smashed the clear coat on my frame - resulting in a bent front brake, and no real damage to the frame. Well, the clear coat got scratched off in a small area, but I'd have to point it out to you
It's all about the bike!
So my special pimped out gold MAFAC 2000 front brake got bent. So I went to French eBay and got another one. One of the brake levers got scratched up a bit, but that's patina.
So with the bike pretty much back in shape, it was just a matter of getting the doctor's permission to start riding again. Unfortunately, the appointment was a week later than when I thought I was ready to ride again. Fortunately, I was listened to my body and rode.
So maybe 4 bikes in 40 days?
Behold, my Eroica Pimp Machine:
Luciano, RIP
Pimp hubs:
Pimp drivetrain
The frame had minor mods: I brazed a pair of bottle bosses on, then sent it to Groody Brothers in KC for a two tone powder coat, decals, and clear coat. Mark Rainey nailed it. The thing's a real looker. I went kind period correct on the build, imaginatively. Something that a drugged out Hollywood type might have done to a Raleigh Gran(d) Sport back in the day. It had the bonefides, the bike was originally sold in SoCal at Hans Ohrt's shop.
The ride
Plush. Smooth. True. Like other Raleighs from this time period, a sense of confidence pervades. The 15 speed setup with Huret derailleurs shifts flawlessly. The Simplex retrofriction shifters are smooth as butter - one issue, however, is I have to tighten them on occasion to avoid ghost shifting. The other is that the small diameter cable race means a lot of movement for a shift to complete. The 33.333 Jack Brown tires are a bit beefier than the Compass tires (both made by Panaracer), but gravel riding at Eroica made me feel more confident with a bit more thickness to protect them. The MAFAC 2000 centerpulls are a bit of a pain to adjust, but once dialed in give that legendary power and modulation that they're famous for. The wide range 14-32 5-speed freewheel gave me the low end I wanted, but the 50-14 top end spun out a bit early on a few downhills. More of an issue is the big jump between gears compared to the 8-speed cassettes I normally ride with. The toe clips and straps are much less of an issue than I thought they'd be. Perhaps it's because of muscle memory from decades ago when I was cutting my riding teeth.
All in all, I really like this bike. It gets looks and compliments both riding and standing still.
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beautiful! (with the disclaimer that I was once a happy owner of a Gran Sport)
two questions....
1. what's the story on the hubs? I love the idea of a certain amount of excess, and those flanges meet that standard.
2. I'm also a bit fond of wingnuts. Any trouble getting them to clear the rear derailleur?
Steve in Peoria
two questions....
1. what's the story on the hubs? I love the idea of a certain amount of excess, and those flanges meet that standard.
2. I'm also a bit fond of wingnuts. Any trouble getting them to clear the rear derailleur?
Steve in Peoria
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I might suggest a gold chain, otherwise...approved!
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Such a good write-up, too. How do you manage to turn the rear wing nuts tight enough? That was difficult for a lot of people.
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Need more bling!!
09-14-18, 02:25 PM
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beautiful! (with the disclaimer that I was once a happy owner of a Gran Sport)
two questions....
1. what's the story on the hubs? I love the idea of a certain amount of excess, and those flanges meet that standard.
2. I'm also a bit fond of wingnuts. Any trouble getting them to clear the rear derailleur?
Steve in Peoria
two questions....
1. what's the story on the hubs? I love the idea of a certain amount of excess, and those flanges meet that standard.
2. I'm also a bit fond of wingnuts. Any trouble getting them to clear the rear derailleur?
Steve in Peoria
I found them at the big auction site from a guy in Calgary, who bought them directly from a guy in Israel. They're an homage to French constructeur high flange hubs. After the war aluminum was expensive and scarce, rather than turn the hub down from a big hunk of metal they'd make a smaller hub, make the flanges out of sheet stock, and rivet them together. The wing nuts easily clear the rear derailleur. Here's a money shot:
Yes, that would be an improvement! I tried to find one for a reasonable price, if anybody wants to offer one up, PM me!
See @ascherer's suggestion, above.
See @ascherer's suggestion, above.
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Nothing succeeds like success!
I found them at the big auction site from a guy in Calgary, who bought them directly from a guy in Israel. They're an homage to French constructeur high flange hubs. After the war aluminum was expensive and scarce, rather than turn the hub down from a big hunk of metal they'd make a smaller hub, make the flanges out of sheet stock, and rivet them together. The wing nuts easily clear the rear derailleur. Here's a money shot:
......
I found them at the big auction site from a guy in Calgary, who bought them directly from a guy in Israel. They're an homage to French constructeur high flange hubs. After the war aluminum was expensive and scarce, rather than turn the hub down from a big hunk of metal they'd make a smaller hub, make the flanges out of sheet stock, and rivet them together. The wing nuts easily clear the rear derailleur. Here's a money shot:
......
Actually, it reminded me a lot of the hubs that Curtis Odom makes. Having the hubs that inspired his reproductions is even better, though.
Steve in Peoria
09-14-18, 05:54 PM
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Yep, Curtis cuts 'em from one billet, and prices them accordingly!
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