Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
11-04-14, 05:49 PM
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Very nice. I think I have the jersey that matches that bike.
Replaced the 8 speed drive train, on my Concorde , with 11 speed Athena. Wheels are Mavic open pro rims and Chorus hubs.
Haven't had time to properly ride it yet. Only a roll out from the shed, in the dark, to check the shifting and breaking. It was decent and only fine tuning remains. Hopefully I'll have time before dark this afternoon to do a few km's.
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Haven't had time to properly ride it yet. Only a roll out from the shed, in the dark, to check the shifting and breaking. It was decent and only fine tuning remains. Hopefully I'll have time before dark this afternoon to do a few km's.
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11-04-14, 05:55 PM
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RF, that fork/those rims-muy bueno. Great balance of the colors. Just a smokin' 'tecchia.
Good enough, like chefn8's, to start conversations about.
I know a lot of modern bike guys who look at this thread all the time.
It's a game changer.
Good enough, like chefn8's, to start conversations about.
I know a lot of modern bike guys who look at this thread all the time.
It's a game changer.
Your Denti turned out sweet! This thread is unreal - the only thing I struggle with about putting modern components on vintage bikes is so many modern wheels are plastered with stickers which detracts from the vintage look in my opinion. I mentioned above that I wanted to de-sticker the Vuelta rims on my Bottecchia but it took 20 mins with a hair dryer to do one side of one rim and it still needed a lot of cleaning off of the residue.
I opted to look for a less offensive set of silver rims (since the black did not set well with me either). So here is the Bottecchia in what I think is its final iteration for some time:
I opted to look for a less offensive set of silver rims (since the black did not set well with me either). So here is the Bottecchia in what I think is its final iteration for some time:
11-05-14, 07:57 AM
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The Bottecchia came in at 19.5 lbs without pedals - which is respectable even for some of today's mid-range carbon bikes - so I am very happy with it.
Thanks RobbieTunes!
PS RobbieTunes - what do you think of your Wraith Hustle compared to your older steel rides?
11-05-14, 04:18 PM
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While I would really enjoy to outfit the Bottecchia with full Campy... right now it is a mix of parts from the parts bins.
Tiagra brifters, Tektro brakes, Shimano 600 Headset and Crank, 105 RD and Ultegra FD. Dynamite stem with Cinelli bars. Campy 27.2 seatpost and Concur Light saddle. Deda bar tape and Jagwire cables.
But hey - I am riding it now! And one day I'll find a deal on a Campy group and matching headset...
11-05-14, 05:01 PM
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It changed the way I think about bikes:
1-I sold my DeRosa.
2-Carbon means a lot less.
3-I never liked aero positions; the Hustle is now my tri-bike.
4-The Wraith Paycheck will be my next long-day (century+) bike.
Same as the Hustle, with disc brakes and more clearance, able to gravel, cross, or road, just change wheels and/or tires and chainrings.
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11-06-14, 09:39 AM
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11-06-14, 08:14 PM
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11-06-14, 09:16 PM
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Here's my budget STI'd commuter. Needed some lower gearing for the hilly work commute, then I scored a good deal on some R500 wheels ($100 including some half-decent Specialized tyres) and a Tiagra groupset ($200), and off to work I went.
For those unfamiliar, Repco's an Australian brand whose bikes were mostly made by Giant. This one's nothing fancy, just 4130 Chromoly and certainly not Superlite as the sticker may suggest, but I love the colour scheme (although it's perhaps not for everyone).
For those unfamiliar, Repco's an Australian brand whose bikes were mostly made by Giant. This one's nothing fancy, just 4130 Chromoly and certainly not Superlite as the sticker may suggest, but I love the colour scheme (although it's perhaps not for everyone).
11-07-14, 09:04 AM
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Here's my budget STI'd commuter. Needed some lower gearing for the hilly work commute, then I scored a good deal on some R500 wheels ($100 including some half-decent Specialized tyres) and a Tiagra groupset ($200), and off to work I went.
For those unfamiliar, Repco's an Australian brand whose bikes were mostly made by Giant. This one's nothing fancy, just 4130 Chromoly and certainly not Superlite as the sticker may suggest, but I love the colour scheme (although it's perhaps not for everyone).
For those unfamiliar, Repco's an Australian brand whose bikes were mostly made by Giant. This one's nothing fancy, just 4130 Chromoly and certainly not Superlite as the sticker may suggest, but I love the colour scheme (although it's perhaps not for everyone).
11-07-14, 09:07 AM
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Looks fast just sitting still in the picture..
11-07-14, 05:19 PM
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I have had decent luck with the hair dryer + goo gone + 0000 steel wool in the past for removing wheel stickers. Still takes time but I was able to completely remove the stickers and residue. It's almost like they don't want you to remove them or something.
I have had decent luck with the hair dryer + goo gone + 0000 steel wool in the past for removing wheel stickers. Still takes time but I was able to completely remove the stickers and residue. It's almost like they don't want you to remove them or something.
11-07-14, 10:27 PM
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I have had decent luck with the hair dryer + goo gone + 0000 steel wool in the past for removing wheel stickers. Still takes time but I was able to completely remove the stickers and residue. It's almost like they don't want you to remove them or something.
I have had decent luck with the hair dryer + goo gone + 0000 steel wool in the past for removing wheel stickers. Still takes time but I was able to completely remove the stickers and residue. It's almost like they don't want you to remove them or something.
11-08-14, 06:32 AM
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Several recent builds:
First up, an '88 Bridgestone RB-1. Got this from the other forum, in excellent condition but crying out for something more modern than 1050, so installed full Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 double with a newly built Ultegra/Kinlin wheelset. This looks so hot in person.
Next, a Serotta Colorado LT. This is a '93, Serotta's second highest offering. Shaped Tange tubing, full Tricolor group, new respray by Al Wanta. Pics taken before some final tire/wheelset adjustments.
First up, an '88 Bridgestone RB-1. Got this from the other forum, in excellent condition but crying out for something more modern than 1050, so installed full Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 double with a newly built Ultegra/Kinlin wheelset. This looks so hot in person.
Next, a Serotta Colorado LT. This is a '93, Serotta's second highest offering. Shaped Tange tubing, full Tricolor group, new respray by Al Wanta. Pics taken before some final tire/wheelset adjustments.
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11-08-14, 07:24 AM
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Several recent builds:
First up, an '88 Bridgestone RB-1. Got this from the other forum, in excellent condition but crying out for something more modern than 1050, so installed full Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 double with a newly built Ultegra/Kinlin wheelset. This looks so hot in person.
Next, a Serotta Colorado LT. This is a '93, Serotta's second highest offering. Shaped Tange tubing, full Tricolor group, new respray by Al Wanta. Pics taken before some final tire/wheelset adjustments.
First up, an '88 Bridgestone RB-1. Got this from the other forum, in excellent condition but crying out for something more modern than 1050, so installed full Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 double with a newly built Ultegra/Kinlin wheelset. This looks so hot in person.
Next, a Serotta Colorado LT. This is a '93, Serotta's second highest offering. Shaped Tange tubing, full Tricolor group, new respray by Al Wanta. Pics taken before some final tire/wheelset adjustments.
11-08-14, 07:26 AM
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Several recent builds:
First up, an '88 Bridgestone RB-1. Got this from the other forum, in excellent condition but crying out for something more modern than 1050, so installed full Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 double with a newly built Ultegra/Kinlin wheelset. This looks so hot in person.
Next, a Serotta Colorado LT. This is a '93, Serotta's second highest offering. Shaped Tange tubing, full Tricolor group, new respray by Al Wanta. Pics taken before some final tire/wheelset adjustments.
First up, an '88 Bridgestone RB-1. Got this from the other forum, in excellent condition but crying out for something more modern than 1050, so installed full Shimano Ultegra 6600 10 double with a newly built Ultegra/Kinlin wheelset. This looks so hot in person.
Next, a Serotta Colorado LT. This is a '93, Serotta's second highest offering. Shaped Tange tubing, full Tricolor group, new respray by Al Wanta. Pics taken before some final tire/wheelset adjustments.
11-08-14, 10:04 AM
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It's not easy to be so humiliated every time I see work here, done by whatshisname....but I deal with it.
There was a stock Centurion Ironman on No VA CL, for $900, with a well-elocuted explanation for the cost. I replied, just to thank him for the plug for Centurions, and he mentioned "that other guy who builds Ironman bikes in No VA" with obvious jealousy, and resentment, but some admiration.
Face it, Doc, you've become a legend.
It's not easy to be so humiliated every time I see work here, done by whatshisname....but I deal with it.
There was a stock Centurion Ironman on No VA CL, for $900, with a well-elocuted explanation for the cost. I replied, just to thank him for the plug for Centurions, and he mentioned "that other guy who builds Ironman bikes in No VA" with obvious jealousy, and resentment, but some admiration.
Face it, Doc, you've become a legend.
11-08-14, 11:53 AM
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Both of those bikes are so beautiful, but the RB-1....just perfect. Bravo.
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Thanks for the kind words, I've been busy building and have fallen behind on posting the pictures.
the Serotta and RB1 have surprisingly similar ride characteristics, given that one is Tange and the other Ishiwata.
the Serotta and RB1 have surprisingly similar ride characteristics, given that one is Tange and the other Ishiwata.
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New commuter / all-weather Trek build! Moved over most of the components from my Univega, added a newly-built dynamo wheel and lights, as well as Shimano 57mm mid-reach brakes to fit the fenders & 700x28+ tires. Ready for fall and winter adventures!
'87 Trek 330 Elance frame & fork. Handling and geometry numbers are in road bike territory, in terms of fork rake, frame angles, chainstays, etc; not touring or 'sport touring' really, just a road bike with enough clearance for fenders
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More photos and details on the dynamo setup here.
'87 Trek 330 Elance frame & fork. Handling and geometry numbers are in road bike territory, in terms of fork rake, frame angles, chainstays, etc; not touring or 'sport touring' really, just a road bike with enough clearance for fenders
.More photos and details on the dynamo setup here.
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