BigHarv

LOL
Have had heaps of negative comments about the stem. (-: I had never even thought about it till now. I guess you just get used to something. Looking forward to putting on new water bottle, tyres and stem. Verdict still out re the paint job. I'm still inclined to re-paint but I cannot seem to source the required decals.

rhm

If you don't like the downtube shifters, you might consider bar end shifters. There is a certain secure feeling in being able to shift with both hands on the handlebars. This is a bigger deal on a bigger frame, since the downtube shifters are farther away. Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing (except for the stem, already covered above).

Grim

Only time I have got the wobbles with down tubes is on a bike that was too small for me. Too small of a bike puts your CG forward and makes you put a lot of weight on the bards. Do you get a lot of wrist and hand pain?

I like bar end shifters on my vintage rides but you do have a Index compatible Rear derailleur that would work with indexed Bar ends or STI. I wouldn't think twice about finding a full DuraAce group with brifters to grace that fine looking frame if it were mine and I enjoyed riding it.

I like the paint as it is. I wouldn't touch it. It shows its been an enjoyed bike.

Grim

Ohh just noticed you have indexed shifters. Here is a cheap option for Bar ends.
https://www.rivbike.com/Accessories-s/134.htm If you buy the pods you can convert what you have. You may need the spacers on the bottom right if your current spacers are curved to match the down tube.

degan

I don't think its a bad stem, it just looks out of place. Now on a ridged framed, white, C&V MTB I think it would look great.

kvnmuadib

if you feel like the shifting is a drawback in keeping up on a goup ride I am sure there are dura ace down tube shifters that would index your set up and could still keep the period feel.I am not familiar with shimano though I did have a schwinn tempo with 105's that indexed quite well. nice ride

BigHarv

Ok, so I have changed the tyres. Decided to match the blue with a set of Veloflex Master 23s as suggested by "Gomango". Made a huge difference.

Cleaned her up as much as I could.

I ordered and have inserted a "new" classic Shimano Dura-Ace HS-7400 stem. I must say that makes a huge difference.

Have decided to keep everything else standard but still deciding on the paint job. Chrome is good as suggested, but I don't like the weak colours used.

Have added pics of the bike so far:

Chris_in_Miami

Looks good, but I agree that the paint scheme is pretty underwhelming by Daccordi standards. It's really begging for a full-blown metalflake/two-color fade/airbrush treatment...

Orrery

I kind of like the pant... the little color accents would go perfect with Shimano Tricolor components.

BigHarv

I agree

Mr_Crudley

First time post .. Geeez... your friends one looks great. I'll throw my modernised Daccordi into the ring.

I bought the frameset which had already been nicely powercoated again, so the original paintwork - whatever it was is long gone. The frame seems to be from the late 80's to early 90's.
We built it up with 10 speed Chorus/Record and Campy wheels and other worthy bits. It goes like a rocket and just love riding it.

Old and new can work well together but has to be tastefully done. The results are worth it and you have the best of both eras while surrounded by everyone else on a CF bike.
Note: It has pedals now and they weren't missing as part of a weight weeny plot

ftwelder

Harv, boys, you are making me green with envy. Thanks for sharing.

Good job there Harv, I think it's the old brake levers with extensions that had the bad reputation. I have actually momentarily confused which way to move modern (SRAM) brake lever blades in the past and it's just a matter of time before someone blames injury/death on brake levers that can swivel while braking.

I know a fitness trainer and we have ridden together a couple of time and discussed vintage bikes vs modern and fitness. We agreed that down tube shifters require greater core strength and that older riders should change cadence and tempo more often, so we shift too much anyway. It's also a bit of fun for me to see if I can select the right gear, well in advance and follow through on varied terrain.

I think you are doing it right.

Bianchigirll 

Hi Crudley, welcoem to the forums. Great looking Diccordi.


I know I am late to the party on Harv's bike but I wonder how he made out with the paint. I also hope he is OK that stem looks a bit high to me.