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Originally Posted by geluzj
(Post 23388914)
@jolly_codger, Really good point! My Lemond Zurich does indeed have a carbon fork, albeit threaded.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8b55a1cfdf.jpg Where did you get the Lemond and Zurich stickers? Also, what is the rear wheel with the 3G lacing? |
Originally Posted by PromptCritical
(Post 23389257)
Beautiful bike!
Where did you get the Lemond and Zurich stickers? Also, what is the rear wheel with the 3G lacing? The wheels are Campagnolo Zondas, stickers removed. I actually designed the stickers custom. The original decals and paint were fairly beat up when I bought the bike. And, being a graphic designer by trade (affliction?), I worked up new decals, going for a clean, minimal, custom-built look. These went on top of fresh powdercoat. I actually was thinking about starting a new thread, something like "Show your custom decals"... A few more looks: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6cb330f36f.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5d1b44278b.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...07101d7df9.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ee543db3fc.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...aaf03bce94.jpg Here's a webpage that provides a few more details. |
I thought they might be Zondas. I have a set, but am missing the driver, which is hard to find :(
Great website. Sent you an email. |
geluzj about the buzzy ride: that myth was debunked in the 1980s. The radial stiffness of any wheel, even the most flexible wheel, is still stiffer than any inflated tire. Therefore, wheels do not contribute to a buzzy ride. I am not speaking of stiffness in lateral deflection or acceleration, just vertical. Lower pressure or more supple tires will do the trick. And as jolly_codger says, a carbon fork can help. I haven't done a comparison. I have a titanium bike with a carbon fork but that is the only fork it has had.
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'79 (?) Serotta
https://i.imgur.com/3swnaYzl.jpg |
Originally Posted by geluzj
(Post 23389293)
@PromptCritical Thanks! I appreciate that. :)
I actually designed the stickers custom. The original decals and paint were fairly beat up when I bought the bike. And, being a graphic designer by trade (affliction?), I worked up new decals, going for a clean, minimal, custom-built look. These went on top of fresh powdercoat. I actually was thinking about starting a new thread, something like "Show your custom decals"... Here's a webpage that provides a few more details. I'm up in Santa Rosa. Did you have a shop make/apply the labels? Did you find a place to do clear coat over them? Thanks, Mark |
Originally Posted by NVFlinch
(Post 23389948)
'79 (?) Serotta mystery model, repainted in early '90s, with Campy 11 speed drivetrain,/Shimano 11 speed cassette (11-32).
https://i.imgur.com/3swnaYzl.jpg |
Originally Posted by mhespenheide
(Post 23389959)
I love that! I'm trying to design custom decals for a LeMond Buenas Aires from that same time period, and also for a Mercian.
I'm up in Santa Rosa. Did you have a shop make/apply the labels? Did you find a place to do clear coat over them? Thanks, Mark |
Originally Posted by sbrudno
(Post 23390005)
Eleven speed cassette in 1979? Am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by sbrudno
(Post 23390005)
Eleven speed cassette in 1979? Am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by PromptCritical
(Post 23389257)
Beautiful bike!
Where did you get the Lemond and Zurich stickers? Also, what is the rear wheel with the 3G lacing? |
Hello to everyone!
When I bought this Cadex it was on 9S Chorus, that was fully and lovely serviced. Next year I tried it with modern Ultegra 8000. Just wanted to compare my feelings from old and modern groupset. Now I decided (I think finally) that this old frame looks better with shiny components, so I'm building it with Dura-Ace 7800. The build is in process, now it is waiting for wires... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...57361fdbb.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...54c164a5d.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73b69247a.jpeg |
Originally Posted by sergsinger
(Post 23395975)
Hello to everyone!
When I bought this Cadex it was on 9S Chorus, that was fully and lovely serviced. Next year I tried it with modern Ultegra 8000. Just wanted to compare my feelings from old and modern groupset. Now I decided (I think finally) that this old frame looks better with shiny components, so I'm building it with Dura-Ace 7800. The build is in process, now it is waiting for wires... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...57361fdbb.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...54c164a5d.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...73b69247a.jpeg |
Originally Posted by mstateglfr
(Post 23390240)
you are missing what the point of this thread is.
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Originally Posted by sbrudno
(Post 23400429)
No, I am not disputing that the upgrade is great but I was not aware that the space for the wheel between the seat stays were wide enough for the larger cluster.
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Mid 80s bianchi full DA 6800
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ae5e2d537.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b10df2b4c2.jpg Here is my bianchi having a mid life crisis. DA 7800 complete grouppo. Carbon wheels, brooks saddle. Had to add to this thread |
Originally Posted by Desertrats97
(Post 23439028)
Here is my bianchi having a mid life crisis. DA 6800 complete grouppo. Carbon wheels, brooks saddle. Had to add to this thread
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Originally Posted by mhespenheide
(Post 23439089)
I believe that's Dura Ace 7800. 6800 is Ultegra 11-speed, in a dark-grey finish.
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Originally Posted by Desertrats97
(Post 23439028)
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ae5e2d537.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b10df2b4c2.jpg Here is my bianchi having a mid life crisis. DA 7800 complete grouppo. Carbon wheels, brooks saddle. Had to add to this thread |
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4c883cc9f.jpeg
Semi-classic c. 2002 Merlin Extralight with custom steel fork and 11-speed mechanical Chorus, the latter still going strong into its tenth year of continuous service. |
1996 Litespeed Catalyst with 10spd 105
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My most recent bike build, Cinelli Supercorsa.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e216749ce2.jpg |
Originally Posted by Desertrats97
(Post 23439028)
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b10df2b4c2.jpg
Here is my bianchi having a mid life crisis. DA 7800 complete grouppo. Carbon wheels, brooks saddle. Had to add to this thread |
A couple of recent changes to a couple of mine, put some shiny Shamals on my 1985, so 40 this year, Team Panasonic Merckx running Campag 10 speed
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...690d67987f.jpg ...and fitted some of the old blue-ish silver Mavic Cosmic's to my Max Tommasini. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fa3c66c2c0.jpg |
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