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#8826
Senior Member
Galli Super Criterium Brakes!
The brakes themselves only way 264 grams. Titanium center bolts, alloy nuts, alloy pad holders, alloy adjusters, etc.
The pads appear to be the same dimensions as Campy pads so I’m hopeful I’ll be able to install some Kool-Stop pads.
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The brakes themselves only way 264 grams. Titanium center bolts, alloy nuts, alloy pad holders, alloy adjusters, etc.
The pads appear to be the same dimensions as Campy pads so I’m hopeful I’ll be able to install some Kool-Stop pads.
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Viva Ginissimo!
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#8827
Senior Member
A NOS set of Mafac GT centerpulls with all of the hardware and literature. “Somebody” could build an entire bike around these…..
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#8829
aka Tom Reingold
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I never saw those brakes. Very handsome.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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#8830
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Three sets of leather bar tape from Gusti. In a dull red, a middle brown and a dull grey-ish green color.
Suspiciously cheap, but I've bought from them before and rather like their stuff, once on the bike. This is their brown "Fausto C" tape:
Suspiciously cheap, but I've bought from them before and rather like their stuff, once on the bike. This is their brown "Fausto C" tape:
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#8831
Overdoing projects
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Rotterdam, former republic of the Netherlands
Posts: 2,447
Bikes: Batavus Randonneur GL, Gazelle Orange Excellent, Gazelle Super Licht, Gazelle Grand Tourist, Gazelle Lausanne, Gazelle Tandem, Koga-Miyata SilverAce, Koga-Miyata WorldTraveller
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My holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations for my tour.
On my last trip I noticed some issues with the brakes when they got wet. The pad holder post was slipping under pressure. That could either be a scratched up post or failing clamping hardware.
Last time I had something like that happen I ended up descending from the top of a mountain with a single brake down 21% grades and walking quite a bit.
Searching for the best afforable and available cantilever brakes, I opted for the Shimano 105 BR-CX50. Still waiting for the Ultegra R55c3 pad holders to slip in some Koolstop pads.
So today the brakes arrived, same with the extra thick Silca Nastro Cuscino bar tape, a small jar of chamois cream and the small aerothan tube. I ordered some cheaper TPU tube knock-offs from AliExpress to see how those perform.
The gear list can be found on; Lighterpack with weights and links to the items themselves. Still being fine-tuned.
On my last trip I noticed some issues with the brakes when they got wet. The pad holder post was slipping under pressure. That could either be a scratched up post or failing clamping hardware.
Last time I had something like that happen I ended up descending from the top of a mountain with a single brake down 21% grades and walking quite a bit.
Searching for the best afforable and available cantilever brakes, I opted for the Shimano 105 BR-CX50. Still waiting for the Ultegra R55c3 pad holders to slip in some Koolstop pads.
So today the brakes arrived, same with the extra thick Silca Nastro Cuscino bar tape, a small jar of chamois cream and the small aerothan tube. I ordered some cheaper TPU tube knock-offs from AliExpress to see how those perform.
The gear list can be found on; Lighterpack with weights and links to the items themselves. Still being fine-tuned.
#8832
Overdoing projects
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Rotterdam, former republic of the Netherlands
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Bikes: Batavus Randonneur GL, Gazelle Orange Excellent, Gazelle Super Licht, Gazelle Grand Tourist, Gazelle Lausanne, Gazelle Tandem, Koga-Miyata SilverAce, Koga-Miyata WorldTraveller
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Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim dynamo. Always wanted to use one of these, it's absolutely tiny. About the size of a €2 coin.
I do not currently have a bike that this one would be needed on, but that just means I have an excuse to look for a nice road bike in my size.
I do not currently have a bike that this one would be needed on, but that just means I have an excuse to look for a nice road bike in my size.
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#8833
Wheelman
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Putney, London UK
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Doesn't look very exciting, but ...
Aluminium spacers 16mm OD x 10.2mm ID x 4mm height
£8 for 10 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CBJJ36...t_details&th=1
I think with a bit of fettling I can turn some into this:
Rene Herse Mafac toe-in washers (out of stock) $9 a pair + about $30 postage.
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...e-washer-pair/
And I get to tailor the grooves to allow for the existing bend on my Mafac Racer arms
Aluminium spacers 16mm OD x 10.2mm ID x 4mm height
£8 for 10 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CBJJ36...t_details&th=1
I think with a bit of fettling I can turn some into this:
Rene Herse Mafac toe-in washers (out of stock) $9 a pair + about $30 postage.
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop...e-washer-pair/
And I get to tailor the grooves to allow for the existing bend on my Mafac Racer arms
#8834
Cantilever believer
My sister has been busy. Just received a box full of over 250 stretchy saddle covers in a variety of patterns (plus a pile of basic black) for making old saddles like new again.
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#8835
Overdoing projects
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#8836
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Utah
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Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
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Today I got in a new set of MKS Sylvan Touring Next Pedals for the Azor bike. I've had a set of these on the Guv'nor for awhile now and they are so smooth.
Also got in 4 new Vittoria Latex tubes to be used as needed.
Also got in 4 new Vittoria Latex tubes to be used as needed.
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#8837
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Assembled a new cockpit for the Fuji. Wider bars and Ortlieb bag are from Mad Honk. Longer stem is from hazetguy. I ordered the Ortlieb mounting kit from my LBS, Bucephalus Bikes.
#8838
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Location: Utah
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After years of lusting over them I finally pulled the trigger on some NOS Campagnolo Monoplaner brake caliper. Got what looked like the best deal on Ebay. Then a day later I saw an even better deal here that I had somehow missed. So today I had two sets of NOS Monoplaner's come in.
Now to decide on what get's them. The candidates are the Motta, Paletti, and the Sancineto.
And I also got in a nice set of used Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels with a Shimano freehub. Most likely going on the CT1 with it's soon to be Dura Ace build.
Now to decide on what get's them. The candidates are the Motta, Paletti, and the Sancineto.
And I also got in a nice set of used Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels with a Shimano freehub. Most likely going on the CT1 with it's soon to be Dura Ace build.
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#8839
Senior Member
I have a pair on my Serotta. The prettiest brakes Campagnolo ever made, IMO. They are also excellent stoppers. I had to fiddle around to set them up on a frame that required nutted brakes. It also took me a while to come around to the later brake levers, which I have never thought as attractive as earlier Record levers. Still, they are required if you want a quick release.
#8840
Overdoing projects
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Love MKS's Next models. Those 3-4 sealed bearings in a pedal makes them extremely smooth.
#8841
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A 1988 Giant Expedition frameset. I'd been looking for one of these for quite a while.
It dates from the time that Koga (of Koga-Miyata fame) were importing these frames from Taiwan and building them up for the European market, as more affordable alternatives to their Koga-Miyata models, in a bike market where expensive bikes were suffering because of an economic recession. The Expedition was one the most expensive models, and this example was probably one of the last to have come from the Koga facility.
It has been repainted and it wears some battle scars, but I don't mind. The size is just the way I like it: tall and short (66cm x 57cm) for a comfy fit. A randonneuse-like 72° seat tube angle and a plethora of eyelets and other braze-ons. I am looking forward to building and riding this one.
It dates from the time that Koga (of Koga-Miyata fame) were importing these frames from Taiwan and building them up for the European market, as more affordable alternatives to their Koga-Miyata models, in a bike market where expensive bikes were suffering because of an economic recession. The Expedition was one the most expensive models, and this example was probably one of the last to have come from the Koga facility.
It has been repainted and it wears some battle scars, but I don't mind. The size is just the way I like it: tall and short (66cm x 57cm) for a comfy fit. A randonneuse-like 72° seat tube angle and a plethora of eyelets and other braze-ons. I am looking forward to building and riding this one.
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#8842
Bicycle Adventurer
As for what I got in the mail today…
Y’all gonna have to wait and see the thread. Need some time to document the whole assembly.
Funny you post that, I was just considering between than and a SON. If you get to try it let me know how it goes.
Y’all gonna have to wait and see the thread. Need some time to document the whole assembly.
Originally Posted by JaccoW
Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim dynamo. Always wanted to use one of these, it's absolutely tiny. About the size of a €2 coin.
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#8843
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#8844
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Bloomington, IN
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Today brought in a spur of the moment buy from Shop Dog Bikes. Not that I need another set of these but you can't have too many shop tools. Smiles, MH
I'm not sure about the vintage of the tool, but it looks to be complete with little use. The dies don't have huge thread cutter spacing like some of the others I have, but appear to be fine.
Some assembly required, but I think I can figure it out, and if not, I can ask the BF members to help me.
I'm not sure about the vintage of the tool, but it looks to be complete with little use. The dies don't have huge thread cutter spacing like some of the others I have, but appear to be fine.
Some assembly required, but I think I can figure it out, and if not, I can ask the BF members to help me.
#8845
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beaverton, OR
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That certainly is a Giant frameset!
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#8846
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I got the first of two deliveries for my next project. I placed both orders last Sunday. This one was shipped from Universal Cycles' Beaverton location, which Google Maps tells me is a 90 minute walk from my house (4 miles). Some of the parts had to be brought in from another warehouse. The other order is currently in a distribution center in London.
Those who have seen my currently active build thread (except for AMCO) will be glad to know that these parts are NOT going on the Huffy.
Those who have seen my currently active build thread (except for AMCO) will be glad to know that these parts are NOT going on the Huffy.
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#8849
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I am probably going to get the Raleigh crowd riled up but today a got a pair of three speeds, on road bike and one city bike from my co-op. They are all destined for the scrap yard unless someone speaks up for any of them. some pictures
Raleigh LTD 3. The SA three speed system is intact with shifter and cabling. If anyone wants just the hubs and shift parts PM me. It leaves Monday morning.
Same thing for a Gazelle all there complete with grime and patina.
Not a great shot of the three speed rear hub.
Mid seventies frame fork and drive train. Old plastic Simplex that is long gone. Probably could be revived to 10 speed.
I did not get aa picture of the city bike but it is a step through with alloy cranks and cantilever brakes. Again these are all going to the scrap yard on Monday morning. PM if interested in any of it. Smiles, MH
Raleigh LTD 3. The SA three speed system is intact with shifter and cabling. If anyone wants just the hubs and shift parts PM me. It leaves Monday morning.
Same thing for a Gazelle all there complete with grime and patina.
Not a great shot of the three speed rear hub.
Mid seventies frame fork and drive train. Old plastic Simplex that is long gone. Probably could be revived to 10 speed.
I did not get aa picture of the city bike but it is a step through with alloy cranks and cantilever brakes. Again these are all going to the scrap yard on Monday morning. PM if interested in any of it. Smiles, MH
#8850
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