The COOL COMPONENTS pic thread
08-01-13 | 07:34 AM
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08-01-13 | 07:39 AM
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
We don't discuss these much, but I appreciate what they are since they came with the bike and polish up well. They are nearly equivalent in rolling quality as Campy Record hubs without the adjustment or cone replacement issues:
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And along the same manufacturer line, I also appreciate the uniqueness of this rim. Found a pair of NOS a few years ago for $40 that I am saving for when these wear out!
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I would be afraid to try the GL 280 with my weight!
Sort of a part. I found a new attraction to crowns! Chrome is my weakness for them and lugs:
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I know about the cracked crown race. Located it where pictured to minimize the impact. Can't feel a thing when riding or testing for the "bump". Do you know how hard it is to find just the SR crown race? I think it happened at the factory as the seat had overspray on it and I think there is a max allowed interference of only .002 in. It exceeded that with the paint and was slightly under after removal of the paint.
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[/IMG]And along the same manufacturer line, I also appreciate the uniqueness of this rim. Found a pair of NOS a few years ago for $40 that I am saving for when these wear out!
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[/IMG]I would be afraid to try the GL 280 with my weight!
Sort of a part. I found a new attraction to crowns! Chrome is my weakness for them and lugs:
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[/IMG]I know about the cracked crown race. Located it where pictured to minimize the impact. Can't feel a thing when riding or testing for the "bump". Do you know how hard it is to find just the SR crown race? I think it happened at the factory as the seat had overspray on it and I think there is a max allowed interference of only .002 in. It exceeded that with the paint and was slightly under after removal of the paint.
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08-01-13 | 07:57 AM
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
08-01-13 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks, that's a great story. I have only ever seen pics of those pedals but they look unique and really cool.
It sounds like you turned that bike into an incredible deal.
Pip
It sounds like you turned that bike into an incredible deal.
Pip
08-02-13 | 03:59 PM
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I'm still using one of those Mavic sealed bearing front hubs that SJX426 showed in a post above. It has well over 30,000 miles and is clearly the nicest rolling hub in our small fleet, even compared to my wife's Campy Record. Hey, even the 15-16-15 spokes that I used on the first wheel with that hub are still doing great several rims and decades later.
08-02-13 | 06:06 PM
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08-02-13 | 10:26 PM
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08-03-13 | 02:18 AM
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Done in the forging die. Probably a lot of EDM (electrical discharge machining) and CNC work in the die-making.....Forging dies are something I've also been fascinated with but never done.
08-03-13 | 09:32 AM
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Bikes: i don't have a bike. a few frames, forks and some parts. that's all
nope. a good friend of mine did. he's a leather artisan.
this was kinda prototype. he also restore/reconditioned a '60's Agda saddle for me.
the only prob with the hoods is that it's bonded to the lever. a true one-off.
in discussion with him on detachable/resuable hoods for the next projects, in fact.
will be adding more custom leather stuff in collaboration w him going forward—only where appropriate.
this was kinda prototype. he also restore/reconditioned a '60's Agda saddle for me.
the only prob with the hoods is that it's bonded to the lever. a true one-off.
in discussion with him on detachable/resuable hoods for the next projects, in fact.
will be adding more custom leather stuff in collaboration w him going forward—only where appropriate.
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08-03-13 | 09:53 AM
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"Cool" components??
I guess this is a good thread to post these up on....
"Air cooled" Kool Stop brake pads...
I guess this is a good thread to post these up on....
"Air cooled" Kool Stop brake pads...
08-03-13 | 09:54 AM
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1950s Bianchi Sport bike. Basically a city bike with 3 speeds and condorino bars. Makes a Varsity feel like a lightweight.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/6812317...7630372632438/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/6812317...7630372632438/
08-03-13 | 10:02 AM
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nope. a good friend of mine did. he's a leather artisan.
this was kinda prototype. he also restore/reconditioned a '60's Agda saddle for me.
the only prob with the hoods is that it's bonded to the lever. a true one-off.
in discussion with him on detachable/resuable hoods for the next projects, in fact.
will be adding more custom leather stuff in collaboration w him going forward—only where appropriate.
this was kinda prototype. he also restore/reconditioned a '60's Agda saddle for me.
the only prob with the hoods is that it's bonded to the lever. a true one-off.
in discussion with him on detachable/resuable hoods for the next projects, in fact.
will be adding more custom leather stuff in collaboration w him going forward—only where appropriate.
Just need to find a piece of the proper leather. You say, "bonded to the lever". You mean, they are glued on?