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Originally Posted by non-fixie
(Post 20818048)
Nice. Very nice.
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Just bumping. Doesn't belong on p6
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Maybe near-final build on this '78 Kvale Road? I'm about 10g away from dropping it below 20lbs. Just snagged the Panaracer EVO Competition SX 700x28s on Excel for only $29 each. They plump out to almost 31mm on 23mm rims, weigh only 205g, and are smooth, fast and grippy. Super sweet deal.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7848/...760f372a_k.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7888/...6dd712ad_k.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7828/...4f46e847_k.jpg |
Originally Posted by pcb
(Post 20842657)
Maybe near-final build on this '78 Kvale Road? I'm about 10g away from dropping it below 20lbs. Just snagged the Panaracer EVO Competition SX 700x28s on Excel for only $29 each. They plump out to almost 31mm on 23mm rims, weigh only 205g, and are smooth, fast and grippy. Super sweet deal.
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Nice one-by. Gearing? Wi-Fly?
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I refurbished and sold this Specialized yesterday. Nothing really...special...about it, but I modernized it with some 2x7 microshift STIs and a different cassette that allows for more realistic gearing using the original crankset.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...759de73022.jpg |
Thanks! SRAM 1x10, Red brifters, Red crank w/38t ring, 11-32t 10spd cassette, Force WiFli med-cage rder. It's not a wide-narrow 1x ring, and the rder has no clutch, but I haven't had any chain retention issues on similar setups, on reasonable roads/trails. If I'm doing gnarly-ish trails, with more climbing, I'll take something that's geared lower, with a clutch rder and wide-narrow ring. And wider tires.
Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
(Post 20842713)
Nice one-by. Gearing? Wi-Fly?
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^ That is a parts-bin special, a Swiss-made ‘Titan’ with fluted Oria tubing, running 2x10 Shimano 105. The BB is swiss threaded which is a complete PITA. I ended up using a ‘rescue’ square taper BB, it’s solid now but the affordable options for Swiss threading are very limited. |
Looking good on that Titan. Am I seeing a fluted top tube? Edit: or are all the tubes fluted?
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Originally Posted by Honusms
(Post 20774905)
My poor, neglected Puch got some bling, thanks to several BF C&V enablers. I’ll also post in the Campy Triples thread. This nice SLX frame deserved some love ❤️ https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d4d5b445d.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...33df30968.jpeg But you probably should close the brake release on your right lever... |
I know I know, my '74 Paramount with Campy EPS is making the rounds, but it needs its official entry into this thread. For history! :lol:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...139b72e7bf.jpg |
Originally Posted by athrowawaynic
(Post 20844739)
I'll give this one some love.
But you probably should close the brake release on your right lever... |
Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel
(Post 20845854)
I know I know, my '74 Paramount with Campy EPS is making the rounds, but it needs its official entry into this thread. For history! :lol:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...139b72e7bf.jpg |
Originally Posted by noobinsf
(Post 20846853)
Wow, just wow. I remember when this thing was scraggly, yellow, and in need of a new neck. What a transformation. How quickly they grow up...
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it's been a long time since I've visited this thread
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...690094593a.jpg
87? 88? Not sure exactly, but it's a Schwinn Traveler in evergreen powdercoat. P.s. anybody know where I can get a proper RD for these ergos? Shifting is sloppy with a Shimano rear end... |
Beautiful and it's my size!
Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel
(Post 20801737)
Every bike is a balance. And depending on your set of components and wheels, that factors into it noticeably. Obviously most importantly is the color scheme of your Prologue. I forget if you have the red/white or the grey/black. As I was able to obtain (having wanted it in the first place) a grey/black version, I wanted the components to be dark on it. And more speeds than just seven. Almost immediately the quest for full 7900-era Dura-Ace began. Between that and arriving at the optimal stem/bar combo, she is, pictured below, in her best form. And just a touch over 19 lbs (19 on the money or just under without bottle cage) with pedals. I'd love a set of deep section carbon wheels as that would look even more sinister. As it stands, you'll notice these WH-7850 (7800-era Dura-Ace alu/carbon medleys) are pretty low section by modern wheel standards. No traditional box section MA2/MA40s (which I very much like), but squared off in section no less (no V-shape at all). The wheelset's light weight (1431g) and lithe aesthetic truly complement the frame's light weight and lithe nature. The black and grey of the groupset matches the paint, and works to make this smoked and sinister looking bike.
Red/white Prologues (or any red/white bike) are tough to visually compose. It's either fully or near fully traditional (silver components, 7-speed, silver rims or MA40 dark grey) or fully aggressive with all black components and deep section wheels. The red/white just sort of sits on the fence, visually, to me, and it's up to me to take it one direction or the other. It offers no hints or desires, unlike, say a black or dark colored bike. Anyway, here's what I have, and I think it's one of the best ways to compose this bike (there are not many bad ways to compose a grey/black Prologue, IMO). :love: [pardon the interior shot] https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...13a70ef358.jpg |
Originally Posted by ski4bob
(Post 20849505)
Love this I've been looking for a Prologue in my size for years! Nice job!
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Originally Posted by Taxi Rob
(Post 20847783)
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...690094593a.jpg
87? 88? Not sure exactly, but it's a Schwinn Traveler in evergreen powdercoat. P.s. anybody know where I can get a proper RD for these ergos? Shifting is sloppy with a Shimano rear end... |
this Cilo-Suisse may match the headline... just a test after I practiced measuring / straightening of a bent frame with this transport damaged frame.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c44462d1d3.jpg |
I posted this in the Show your Trek thread, but thought I'd expand on the resto experience here.
A '91ish Trek 2100 bonded carbon roadie: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Cq...=w1210-h907-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wk...=w1210-h907-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/db...=w1210-h907-no Here's what it looked like when I found it: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1751/...d0b7773d_c.jpg It's the definition of "ridden hard and put away wet." The previous owner used the bike on long fondos, supported tours, and charity rides, and put it in his garage about a decade ago. Everything steel was rusty and crusty, the hubs were toast, and the paint was very chipped. The tubes were undamaged, though. I was very hesitant to invest anything in it as I was worried about the longevity of the bonded carbon construction, but after reading about others' experiences here I did a parts bin build up. I stripped and buffed the aluminum and used spray bondo to smooth out the chips in the clear coat on the carbon before using a toothbrush to splatter hobby acrylic paint on semigloss black. It's about to get some real upgrades and pampering, as it's a fantastic ride. |
Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel
(Post 20845854)
I know I know, my '74 Paramount with Campy EPS is making the rounds, but it needs its official entry into this thread. For history! :lol:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...139b72e7bf.jpg Just kidding. :thumb: That looks like a blast, and almost certainly one of a kind! |
Originally Posted by tiredhands
(Post 20861977)
I stripped and buffed the aluminum and used spray bondo to smooth out the chips in the clear coat on the carbon before using a toothbrush to splatter hobby acrylic paint on semigloss black.
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Originally Posted by Sir_Name
(Post 20862028)
Why are you like this? Just kidding. :thumb: That looks like a blast, and almost certainly one of a kind!
I only set out to be moderately rebellious with satin black paint and period correct Superbe. Then I put modern silver pieces with plenty of gear range and classiness. And now this. A killer deal on most of the groupset, plus a desire to see a feasible yet absurd idea to fruition, on a frame that, three years ago, was so very near to making the journey to the big recycling bin in the sky. This bike is the most fun its ever been (and the best looking)--responsive, smooth, rolls over just about anything. Ergos are super comfortable, and the shift lever/buttons are nicely weighted and have great tactile feel. Quick shifts and plenty of low range with excellent braking. A Q-ship level bike, even if it ruffles some feathers. :D |
Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel
(Post 20845854)
I know I know, my '74 Paramount with Campy EPS is making the rounds, but it needs its official entry into this thread. For history! :lol:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...139b72e7bf.jpg |
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