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Old 12-03-12, 07:00 PM
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Meh - I don't think Ugo was brazing them at that point, so what's the big deal?



Good to know the threads are okay - the pic surely did look funny. Amazing condition, and a rare frame - congrats!

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Originally Posted by photogravity
Well, if you're offering!
I'm almost ready to let it go...as much as I like it, too many chestnuts.
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Old 12-03-12, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
Meh - I don't think Ugo was brazing them at that point, so what's the big deal?



Good to know the threads are okay - the pic surely did look funny. Amazing condition, and a rare frame - congrats!

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It was probably built by his secretary.

i don't know if it was lighting, the angle or what, but it doesn't look bad and it threaded more smoothly than most.

So has anyone used those ti freewheels?
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Wait a minute.....that's not titanium !


Nice score, congrats !!

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At first, I just didn't see all the DeRosa love, but . . .





OMG Aaron, you're right, it's AWESOME!

I shall now return to my "dime-a-dozen" Japanese imports with sadness in my heart.
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Old 12-03-12, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Snydermann
At first, I just didn't see all the DeRosa love, but . . .





OMG Aaron, you're right, it's AWESOME!

I shall now return to my "dime-a-dozen" Japanese imports with sadness in my heart.
As you should

Actually your's are a bakers dozen for a dime
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
So has anyone used those ti freewheels?
I have both 6 and 7 speed Campy freewheels. Magnet test came up with very weird results on the 7 speed: first cog is steel, second and third have a different finish and look Ti, but fail the magnet test, too. Stranger still, when touching the magnet to the first cog, it literally jumped to the next cog - seems more steel content in the second and third cogs than the first.

The 6 speed is all-alloy bar the bearings, races and pawls.

Does anyone actually have Ti cogs on their Campy freewheel? Is it just a myth?

The 6 speed was used during the two years I was in London and it looks hardly worn. Probably has at least 2000 miles on it. The 7 speed is NOS.

Thinking of passing along the 7 speed at some point; I bought it for the neato-factor, but I'll never put it on anything.

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Beautiful frame Aaron! Congrats!

Hmmm, looks like my size
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Nice, Aaron.
That thing would be incredible built up with Sante
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Originally Posted by canyoneagle
Nice, Aaron.
That thing would be incredible built up with Sante
Uhhhhhh - let's just say I'm going in a different direction(gag, puke, barf). Thanks for the mostly nice comments all.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
Uhhhhhh - let's just say I'm going in a different direction(gag, puke, barf). Thanks for the mostly nice comments all.
...Just a jesting jab with a mischievous grin on my face.
That is an awesome frame, and I can't wait to see the build.
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Originally Posted by canyoneagle
...Just a jesting jab with a mischievous grin on my face.
That is an awesome frame, and I can't wait to see the build.
Dude, it was funny as heck...loved the comment. The second part of he comment wasn't aimed at you, but I see how it was confusing.

Is cool ese!
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Woah... that is some frame.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
Dude, it was funny as heck...loved the comment. The second part of he comment wasn't aimed at you, but I see how it was confusing.

Is cool ese!
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Passing the Palo Alto on, eh? Wasn't that a 55? ;-)
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Originally Posted by lostarchitect
Passing the Palo Alto on, eh? Wasn't that a 55? ;-)
I believe it was...I haven't decided for sure. I really like that frame, but my cup runneth over.
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Gonna put pink Deep Vs on it? That'd be sick!
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Gonna put pink Deep Vs on it? That'd be sick!
If I wasn't deeply indebted to you, I'd mail you poop. Or, even worse, an IGH
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Pretty frame! She'll ride great, too..
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
I do have a question, I have one of those old titanium Campagnolo freewheels. Do those break? I know there were problems with the aluminum ones, but I'm not sure on the titanium. Also, do those work with synchros?

Nice DeRosa. Which syncro insert do you have? Makes all the Difference. I spent many a day working out the bugs on the Syncro 7 Speed on my Mondia. I may be able to help.
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Syncro 7 Speed Blue insert, Regina Syncro 90s 7 speed Freewheel. Shifts like a hot knife thru butter.

The freewheel in the picture is a Shimano, refused to work with the Blue insert. I found out they only work with the Green ones.
Since this picture was taken in now sports a Regina Syncro 90s.


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6 sp, not sure on insert.
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Have you considered going with a 9-speed on the rear? The coaster is a bonus!


2012-i-motion_9_coaster_brake-large-en by ckaris, on Flickr
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You kill me, Dallas.

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No Palo Alto for you!

I had that system on a bike actually; a Surly KM. I don't know which was worse, the boat anchor frame or the bar bell hub.
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