Aint it great...
08-19-22 | 10:58 PM
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Aint it great...
So damn sexy
Walking out into the sunshine to find your baby still secured to something and not be in the hands of some slimy thief. I'm getting tired of having to worry so much that I don't get to enjoy my toys!
This is the latest incarnation of the Garlatti Campagnolo 7800 RD, Suntour Compe-V drilled FD which accents the water cage, Dia Compe 500 Side Pulls, STW rear, Dura-Ace front hub.
Maybe I am putting lipstick on a pig, but this pig handles like a thoroughbred and people always comment on it.
Is it wrong to feel this way?
Last edited by brixxton; 08-19-22 at 11:18 PM.
08-19-22 | 11:56 PM
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08-20-22 | 12:46 AM
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Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Did not read the referenced 4 page thread.
Instead thought I'd share a short story about a great handling mid-80's, Columbus SL frame, Light Action indexed Shimano shifting race bike.
It handles so precisely and quickly, when one's body is properly positioned, like a true thoroughbred.
; Full-on race bike. 
Tight front center.
And a member I respect calls it a lowly ___ (Italian brand).
That's the way it goes sometimes.
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Self-confidence & thick skin helps to a degree.
Franken what?
Instead thought I'd share a short story about a great handling mid-80's, Columbus SL frame, Light Action indexed Shimano shifting race bike.
It handles so precisely and quickly, when one's body is properly positioned, like a true thoroughbred.
; Full-on race bike. Tight front center.And a member I respect calls it a lowly ___ (Italian brand).
That's the way it goes sometimes.
.Self-confidence & thick skin helps to a degree.
Franken what?
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08-20-22 | 07:26 AM
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Be careful. Your front brake shoes are in backwards. They need to be flipped right for left.
And keep an eye on your rear brake cable, which may shred at the wrong time.
And your chain is about to come apart.
ETA: Yep. I should have read the thread DD linked to first.
And keep an eye on your rear brake cable, which may shred at the wrong time.
And your chain is about to come apart.
ETA: Yep. I should have read the thread DD linked to first.
Last edited by smd4; 08-20-22 at 07:53 AM.
08-20-22 | 10:34 AM
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08-20-22 | 10:38 AM
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Artistic
It's only $450, folks! 
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...502849276.html
Love the saddle angle, thermos of coffee and artistic bar wrap. That's what we call "target marketing."
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...502849276.html
Love the saddle angle, thermos of coffee and artistic bar wrap. That's what we call "target marketing."
08-20-22 | 11:52 AM
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No 9 and parts +
He has at least three others for sale. This one's only $495.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/7517898167.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/7517898167.html
I have 9 that I have been holding tightly. As I say in the add fate can decide what I keep, but I decide the prices
08-20-22 | 02:20 PM
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You'd be better off deciding to put these rigs together correctly (and safely, I might add). This, for example, is a disaster waiting to happen:
This shot appears to show only two teeth completely engaging with the chain:
This is not good. Seriously, there are people here who can help if you'd open your mind to suggestions. Have you no empathy or concern for the safety and well-being of possible purchasers of your POSs?
DD
This shot appears to show only two teeth completely engaging with the chain:
This is not good. Seriously, there are people here who can help if you'd open your mind to suggestions. Have you no empathy or concern for the safety and well-being of possible purchasers of your POSs?
DD
08-20-22 | 02:37 PM
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You'd be better off deciding to put these rigs together correctly (and safely, I might add). This, for example, is a disaster waiting to happen:
This shot appears to show only two teeth completely engaging with the chain:
This is not good. Seriously, there are people here who can help if you'd open your mind to suggestions. Have you no empathy or concern for the safety and well-being of possible purchasers of your POSs?
DD
This shot appears to show only two teeth completely engaging with the chain:
This is not good. Seriously, there are people here who can help if you'd open your mind to suggestions. Have you no empathy or concern for the safety and well-being of possible purchasers of your POSs?
DD
08-20-22 | 03:04 PM
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Your "light action" rear derailleur is set up wrong. The upper pivot should not be swung back like that. Also, your cable housing is 4 or 5 inches too short. If you like trying to do your own repairs you might want to look at some Park Tools maintenance videos and invest in some cables, housing, ferules, chains, etc... and the tools to do a proper assembly. Also in your first post you say your bike has a "Campagnolo 7800 rear derailleur" - this is not correct, that is a Campagnolo rear derailleur but the 7800 is a Shimano Dura Ace model which is not what you have. You might be thinking of a 980?
BTH the seat-post clamp in the first post is turned the wrong direction - or did you do this on purpose to move the saddle further forward?
08-20-22 | 05:36 PM
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I'm looking at the stretched out and laid back geometry of this frame and wondering how it can possibly handle like a race horse. No offense but it looks more like a mule.
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I'm looking at the stretched out and laid back geometry of this frame and wondering how it can possibly handle like a race horse. No offense but it looks more like a mule.
08-20-22 | 07:36 PM
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
08-20-22 | 08:01 PM
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thx
Your "light action" rear derailleur is set up wrong. The upper pivot should not be swung back like that. Also, your cable housing is 4 or 5 inches too short. If you like trying to do your own repairs you might want to look at some Park Tools maintenance videos and invest in some cables, housing, ferules, chains, etc... and the tools to do a proper assembly. Also in your first post you say your bike has a "Campagnolo 7800 rear derailleur" - this is not correct, that is a Campagnolo rear derailleur but the 7800 is a Shimano Dura Ace model which is not what you have. You might be thinking of a 980?
BTH the seat-post clamp in the first post is turned the wrong direction - or did you do this on purpose to move the saddle further forward?
BTH the seat-post clamp in the first post is turned the wrong direction - or did you do this on purpose to move the saddle further forward?
08-20-22 | 09:45 PM
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08-20-22 | 10:30 PM
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Bender
my LBS said to put an Allen Wrench in the derailleur and use that to straighten the hanger/drop out. I have not built the courage up yet but they insist that it's the strongest part of the bike
08-20-22 | 11:11 PM
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Your "light action" rear derailleur is set up wrong. The upper pivot should not be swung back like that. Also, your cable housing is 4 or 5 inches too short. If you like trying to do your own repairs you might want to look at some Park Tools maintenance videos and invest in some cables, housing, ferules, chains, etc... and the tools to do a proper assembly. Also in your first post you say your bike has a "Campagnolo 7800 rear derailleur" - this is not correct, that is a Campagnolo rear derailleur but the 7800 is a Shimano Dura Ace model which is not what you have. You might be thinking of a 980?
BTH the seat-post clamp in the first post is turned the wrong direction - or did you do this on purpose to move the saddle further forward?
BTH the seat-post clamp in the first post is turned the wrong direction - or did you do this on purpose to move the saddle further forward?
08-21-22 | 09:28 AM
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