Official BF Eroica California 2022 Roll Call! Apr. 29-May 1, 2022
04-22-22, 11:49 PM
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Slipping Campy Seatpost
Originally Posted by merziac
Mine was slipping awhile back, I took out the bolt and added a small amount of anti-seize to the threads and the underside of the bolt head where it contacts the clamp.
It was binding when it got tight but wouldn't tighten enough to hold the rails tight.
Now I have to be careful not to get it too tight.
It was binding when it got tight but wouldn't tighten enough to hold the rails tight.
Now I have to be careful not to get it too tight.
04-22-22, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FML123
Hmmm, I wonder if carbon fiber assembly paste would work…
Once I stopped the binding it was all good.
You can get a single use tube at Auto zone or Oreily's for a couple of $$.
04-23-22, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by merziac
It might help on the rails but the bolt will still not be getting tight enough.
Once I stopped the binding it was all good.
You can get a single use tube at Auto zone or Oreily's for a couple of $$.
Once I stopped the binding it was all good.
You can get a single use tube at Auto zone or Oreily's for a couple of $$.
04-23-22, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gugie
Got someone looking for a ride from LA to Cambria on Friday, 4/29. PM if you can help out.
04-23-22, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by FML123
I was actually thinking of applying it between the “cradle” and clamp, since it’s meant to prevent slipping between parts. Even though neither part will be carbon, I’m hoping the grit in the assembly paste will provide enough friction between the two alloy parts.
If so, that may not hurt but the problem will not be solved until the bolt starts doing its full job again, you gotta resolve the root cause.
It may help but will likely slip under more pressure again anyway.
The other part of the equation is a good wrench to lean in on the bolt with and won't slip or gack the flats.
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04-23-22, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by merziac
So the pivoting/tilting surfaces?
If so, that may not hurt but the problem will not be solved until the bolt starts doing its full job again, you gotta resolve the root cause.
It may help but will likely slip under more pressure again anyway.
The other part of the equation is a good wrench to lean in on the bolt with and won't slip or gack the flats.
If so, that may not hurt but the problem will not be solved until the bolt starts doing its full job again, you gotta resolve the root cause.
It may help but will likely slip under more pressure again anyway.
The other part of the equation is a good wrench to lean in on the bolt with and won't slip or gack the flats.
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04-23-22, 06:43 AM
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Okay, the '79 Mercian Campionissimo is built after a long evening at it! Now the debate begins, whether I should ride it or the '54 Carlton Super Python for the short course? Any thoughts?
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04-23-22, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Kilroy1988
Okay, the '79 Mercian Campionissimo is built after a long evening at it! Now the debate begins, whether I should ride it or the '54 Carlton Super Python for the short course? Any thoughts?
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04-23-22, 07:22 AM
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Super Python.
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04-23-22, 08:12 AM
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The Carlton for sure. However, you need to run the cables BEHIND the bars on both bikes first.
04-23-22, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by FML123
Ah, I see what you’re talking about now. The threads on both bolt and mating rectangular “nut” are clean (no rust, etc.) and greased, not binding, so I’ll try the carbon assembly paste and see if it holds.
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Originally Posted by davester
The Carlton for sure. However, you need to run the cables BEHIND the bars on both bikes first.
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04-23-22, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kilroy1988
Actually I definitely don't. If you look through the photo galleries from the 1950s-60s in England shown on the Classic Lightweights website, or in any of the dozens of original issues of Cycling and The Bicycle or the period bicycle maintenance manuals I own, you'll see it was very common to run them in front of the bars.
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04-23-22, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Kilroy1988
Okay, the '79 Mercian Campionissimo is built after a long evening at it! Now the debate begins, whether I should ride it or the '54 Carlton Super Python for the short course? Any thoughts?
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04-23-22, 01:32 PM
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Lighthouse and back? The Carlton gearing is more than adequate. Plus it's mucho cooler. +1 for the period correct cable routing.
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Anyone has info on the sunset ride on Friday? Is it an ad hoc ride? Where does it start, the web site has suggested starting time from 17:30-21:00.
Thanks
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One more random post to get to 10 - I'll be working at the Cayucos first rest top on Saturday from 7-10 am. Anyone from BF signed up to work at some of the stops?
04-23-22, 05:13 PM
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Big Eroica year for me. I'll be doing the Tuscany one in October too this year. Hope to stay healthy for that. Got Shingles last year and Covid at the beginning of this year.
2 more then i can PM....
2 more then i can PM....
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04-23-22, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tmnguuyen
One more random post to get to 10 - I'll be working at the Cayucos first rest top on Saturday from 7-10 am. Anyone from BF signed up to work at some of the stops?
04-23-22, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tmnguuyen
Big Eroica year for me. I'll be doing the Tuscany one in October too this year. Hope to stay healthy for that. Got Singles last year and Covid at the beginning of this year.
2 more then i an PM....
2 more then i an PM....
Wow, Tuscany too, can't imagine going overseas for one, I can barely, not really justify doing this one on the same coast as me.
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Originally Posted by Kilroy1988
Actually I definitely don't. If you look through the photo galleries from the 1950s-60s in England shown on the Classic Lightweights website, or in any of the dozens of original issues of Cycling and The Bicycle or the period bicycle maintenance manuals I own, you'll see it was very common to run them in front of the bars.
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04-23-22, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad L
Here's the current weather forecast for Cambria. Looks like it may be a really nice weekend.
04-23-22, 09:22 PM
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Since I'm only doing the short Piedres Blancas route, I swapped the more modern compact crank for a more OE correct Sugino Mighty crankset with 53/42 rings. Original equipment was probably 151 BCD with a bigger inside ring. Pedals are now OE correct KKT Pro Ace. I can't remember where I got them, but the quills on both sides had severe road rash caused by a previous owner & I hack-sawed the quills off decades ago to make redneck track pedals. With high temps on the 60s on the coast, I may still ditch the water bottle cage on the seat tube and move the pump to clean up the appearance.
I've secured a room in San Simeon for Friday night so I should make it to the Saturday ride from the bike shop. We'll be staying in Cambria at one of the places on Moonstone Beach Drive Saturday and Sunday.
I've secured a room in San Simeon for Friday night so I should make it to the Saturday ride from the bike shop. We'll be staying in Cambria at one of the places on Moonstone Beach Drive Saturday and Sunday.
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04-24-22, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Tomm Willians
It will be a first for the wife and I and our Wilier Ramato’s
on the river path!
04-24-22, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bibliobob
Hope to see those in person. I'm in Sacramento; I'd remember if I'd ridden past you riding those
on the river path!
on the river path!
