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Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,274
Posted By hamiltonian

Welcome. Nice bike in a nice setting.

Welcome. Nice bike in a nice setting.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,558
Posted By hamiltonian

This leads me to wonder if they still make bikes....

This leads me to wonder if they still make bikes. I'm in Canada, so who makes the Masi bikes I see in shops here?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,558
Posted By hamiltonian

Is Masi just a bought name now, too? I didn't...

Is Masi just a bought name now, too? I didn't know that.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,150
Posted By hamiltonian

I was originally planning on Synergy rims and a...

I was originally planning on Synergy rims and a straight-gauge spoke, but I needed the rim in black, which I can't seem to get in Canada. It was my wheelbuilder who suggested the triple-butted...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-13, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,150
Posted By hamiltonian

I just ordered some A23's. I'm going with OC 36h...

I just ordered some A23's. I'm going with OC 36h on the rear, 32h on the front, triple-butted DT Swiss spokes. I expect that will hold my 310# with no problem. I haven't decided whether to put 23c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 115,644
Posted By hamiltonian

No, not a repaint--the frame is just very clean. ...

No, not a repaint--the frame is just very clean. I can't take much credit for it, really. It was a pretty bike to begin with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 115,644
Posted By hamiltonian

This is a Canadian UO9, and not a UO8... I hope...

This is a Canadian UO9, and not a UO8... I hope you'll forgive me for posting it in this thead. However, I loved the ride of this frame enough to upgrade it with Campagnolo Veloce.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,332
Posted By hamiltonian

Well, there's no way you could know. I could've...

Well, there's no way you could know. I could've also been from Hamilton, Bermuda. (Too bad I'm not, actually.)

I should've mentioned up front that the bike was originally bought new in Canada. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,166
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks. It rides well, too.

Thanks. It rides well, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,166
Posted By hamiltonian

Just to update, I've made my final decision about...

Just to update, I've made my final decision about the Bianchi, which I now understand to be a 1988 Bianchi Brava. Far from killing the brand, I'm going to honor it, and replace the original 105 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,332
Posted By hamiltonian

I'm happy with that. Thanks.

I'm happy with that. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-13, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,332
Posted By hamiltonian

I'm here at Bianchigirll's suggestion to perhaps...

I'm here at Bianchigirll's suggestion to perhaps ID this bike.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7378/9087143408_84335b3b87_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeroket/9087143408/)
bianchi-01...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,166
Posted By hamiltonian

Yeah, I came to my senses, and I'm not painting...

Yeah, I came to my senses, and I'm not painting the bikes.

I'd appreciate any help in identifying the Bianchi. The seller called it a 1987 Brava, but I haven't been able to confirm that. I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,166
Posted By hamiltonian

Actually I just went the other way and converted...

Actually I just went the other way and converted my fixie to Veloce. I kept the deep V's, however.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/9036420798_5b4ae4edc2_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,166
Posted By hamiltonian

LOL, actually you nailed it. @Everyone: ...

LOL, actually you nailed it.

@Everyone:

I probably won't powdercoat any of those bikes, but from time to time I think about it. I don't know why I think about it--I don't ever park these bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,166
Posted By hamiltonian

Killing the Brand

I've been having some thoughts lately of powdercoating (matte black) and refurbishing (with new Campy) some of my classic bikes: a 1985 Bridgestone 600, an 80's F. Moser I never managed to identify...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-13, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 925
Posted By hamiltonian

I'm 310 lbs, ride 23c all day long, never get a...

I'm 310 lbs, ride 23c all day long, never get a flat, and you just told my secret.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,062
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks. The Carbolite 103 isn't great steel, but...

Thanks. The Carbolite 103 isn't great steel, but from what I've read, these were valued as nice-riding entry-level road bikes in their day. It might be a couple pounds heavier than Reynolds, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,062
Posted By hamiltonian

My Canadian Peugeot UO9 Super Sport. Those parts...

My Canadian Peugeot UO9 Super Sport. Those parts may eventually end up on my F. Moser instead, but I like the ride of this frame, and I never rode with Campy before. This is the Campagnolo Veloce...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks for the comments, guys. I couldn't...

Thanks for the comments, guys.

I couldn't agree more about the saddle, and I have a honey B17 already shipped from Wiggle.

I know the frame isn't great steel, but I plan on adding more Campy to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

As a follow-up to the thread, I ended up...

As a follow-up to the thread, I ended up cancelling the Cinelli due to unavailability, which renders the subject moot.

I put the Veloce on my Peugeot instead. Not fabulous steel, but the frame is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,294
Posted By hamiltonian

I do get front brake squeal--thanks, I'll keep...

I do get front brake squeal--thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

The rack is an Axiom rat trap I got from another bike I bought used (the rack seems unused, though). I notice now that it's pushing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,294
Posted By hamiltonian

This should be the final update. This bike...

This should be the final update. This bike turned out great IMO. I'd like to thank you guys again for all the advice.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/8982170720_eb4d1712dd_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,062
Posted By hamiltonian

1989 Kestrel 200SC. It's a size too big for...

1989 Kestrel 200SC.

It's a size too big for me, so I had to cut the seatpost and shorten the reach of the stem.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8917117329_310353135f_o.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,025
Posted By hamiltonian

For what it's worth, I use a short cage 6700 RD...

For what it's worth, I use a short cage 6700 RD and 12-30 cassette with no problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-13, 10:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,342
Posted By hamiltonian

27" tires are not special except that they fit on...

27" tires are not special except that they fit on old bike frames that were designed for them. Even in this case, you can get long-reach brakes and put 700c wheels on these bikes, and you'll be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,045
Posted By hamiltonian

The tire in question was a Panaracer Pasela TG,...

The tire in question was a Panaracer Pasela TG, and the wheel had an XT hub which is asymmetric, so I couldn't just flip the skewer and mount the wheel the other way around. I'm surprised my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-13, 07:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,045
Posted By hamiltonian

I'm going to indulge myself in a brief brag,...

I'm going to indulge myself in a brief brag, because today is the first time I replaced a tire without using a tire lever at all. It was on a wheel I had someone build for me, but the tread was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-13, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,393
Posted By hamiltonian

Just to follow up, I finally found a home for my...

Just to follow up, I finally found a home for my dome: a Giro Savant Road XL (61-65cm).

I hope this helps other riders with amply-endowed craniums.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

I agree that it's not a very practical...

I agree that it's not a very practical replacement, and certainly not a necessary one. What it boils down to is that I have the parts, and I want to put them on something. I was shopping for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

Ack, I have black Veloce. Oh, well, maybe it...

Ack, I have black Veloce. Oh, well, maybe it will still look good :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

Just to be clear, I'm not replacing the Sora...

Just to be clear, I'm not replacing the Sora because I think there's something wrong with it; rather, I have a loose Veloce groupset that I want a nice frame for. The Cinelli Columbus steel frame I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

Yes, I'm switching the entire drivetrain. I've...

Yes, I'm switching the entire drivetrain. I've already planned for a new wheelset built with a Campy hub. I'm going with an Ambrosio Keba 36h rim and Vittoria Rubino Pro 3 tires (I'm a big guy--310...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks. That's what I'm hoping.

Thanks. That's what I'm hoping.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

That's what I got from Wiggle UK....

That's what I got from Wiggle UK. (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-gazzetta-della-strada-2012/) It's a reissue of a classic Cinelli frame, and much more modest than the latest stuff. It's like a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

Now that definitely cheers me up. Thanks for the...

Now that definitely cheers me up. Thanks for the response.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

I believe this is true. I'm planning on...

I believe this is true. I'm planning on recycling the Sora on a grocery bike--a Raleigh Grand Prix.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,372
Posted By hamiltonian

How does Campy Veloce compare with Sora?

I have a Cinelli Gazzetta della strada on its way from Wiggle UK, and I intend to replace the Sora with a Campagnolo Veloce drivetrain that I already have. Is this an upgrade that will please me? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,284
Posted By hamiltonian

A couple of my friends are interested in cycling...

A couple of my friends are interested in cycling this summer, so I sold each of them one of my bikes. (I still have nine left.)

To my mind, this is far superior to lending bikes. I will ride all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,294
Posted By hamiltonian

I originally planned for a 105 build myself, but...

I originally planned for a 105 build myself, but I stumbled on a guy who bought Ultegra and changed to Dura-Ace. So I got his NIB Ultegra for the price of 105. Still, I wouldn't call mine a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,294
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks for the comments, guys. I'm starting to...

Thanks for the comments, guys. I'm starting to think it would look better without the red bar tape. It's a good bike build-wise, I think. I wanted a reasonable combination of strong, light,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,294
Posted By hamiltonian

I finally got this thing built, and here it is: ...

I finally got this thing built, and here it is:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8681050467_a327318390_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeroket/8681050467/)
LHT-01...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,393
Posted By hamiltonian

Good suggestions. The Garneau could be the...

Good suggestions. The Garneau could be the easiest for me to get, since apparently my wheelbuilder is a dealer for those.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-13, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,393
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks. That helps, too. There's a MEC an hour...

Thanks. That helps, too. There's a MEC an hour away by bus -- slightly painful but doable. The Nutcase helmets are pretty reasonably priced.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-13, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,393
Posted By hamiltonian

I'm in Canada, so there's no REI. Probably that...

I'm in Canada, so there's no REI. Probably that largest Bell I tried would fit you, but my skull is uncommonly wide.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-13, 05:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,393
Posted By hamiltonian

Thanks. That looks like a good suggestion. They...

Thanks. That looks like a good suggestion. They have "X-Large 63-67 cm" helmets, and there's a store I can get to. $160 though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,393
Posted By hamiltonian

Can't find a helmet big enough

I've been looking for a bike helmet for a while, but they're all too small. My melon measures 62cm, but it's wider than usual, and even the largest Specialized, Giro, and Bell helmets don't fit. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-18-13, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,618
Posted By hamiltonian

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8391303571_5096...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8391303571_50962894b8_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeroket/8391303571/)
metropolis-03 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeroket/8391303571/) by eeroket...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-12, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,956
Posted By hamiltonian

I had two 27" tires blow off on the same day in...

I had two 27" tires blow off on the same day in my living room--one with a bang that woke me up, and the other with the air just whooshing out while I was cooking dinner. This was an old ten speed...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-16-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,618
Posted By hamiltonian

My wheelbuilder told me that he couldn't get 36h...

My wheelbuilder told me that he couldn't get 36h LX hubs anymore. I got 36h XT.
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