I like it a lot, although UPS managed to ding it in shipping so that getting the front wheel in and out was a pain. On the bright side, the shipper did a claim with UPS for me, and sent me a new fork for the bike. Now I have a new, uncut fork, which will soon go on the Cervelo I have, and the old one will prob be used for my beater when I manage to build one up.

is the alter available in 1 1/8th or just 1"? anyone know?

1" only.

You totally need the pinup alter cover plate.

best looking pista i've seen done up in a long time!

Coolio, thanks. I am running an Alter stem as well and want some nice drops like yours
but I think I want something narrower, maybe a 39 or so. Yours are about a 42, right?

http://velospace.org/files/IMG_0281.jpg

Merckx

I just picked this up yesterday from a friend. I'm pretty sure I'm going to mess with this a lot, it rides so nice I feel it deserves the best.

yep.

And thanks, for the complements, she's blushing in the corner. :o

I like the way it corners a lot better, and the dampening is definitely noticeable. Skidding for the first time on it threw me off (figuratively ;)) but I've adjusted well.

I finally got around to taking some pics of my SS build yesterday, so I thought I'd post a couple of Before/After shots. It's nothing special, an 83 Japanese-made Bianchi, but the ride is very nice. As a bonus, I removed the fenders just in time for the rain and slush we've had for the last week and a half.:rolleyes:

Here's my SS commuter, it's a great ride in the city. Yeah, I know... I tightened up the chain after I saw the pic.

http://velospace.org/node/1486

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ill take better pics soon.

apologies to schloe moe for totally biting your style. it just sort of happened :)

Wicked! How's it ride? Are those Noah's Arc bars?

chopped nitto promenades. its gonna be a great city/commuter. i just finished building it about 2 hours ago so ive only put a few miles on it but it is fun, nimble, but mellow and comfy, too.

Classy 1 28. What are the rims?

mavic or 10

Little more 'classic' looking than the Rossin ;)

Where did you or your friend get those toe clip straps from? I'm looking for some green ones to match my wheels and grips.

Wow. Stunning. Classic. And the snowfall is perfect for the backdrop...

sashae - no kidding, hah.

dipper - snowfall in san francisco?? :P

awesome as always 128, way different than the rossin!

1978 3Rensho 'Track Modulo' -- top of the line frame from that year. Verified built by Yamaguchi in the first year of 3Rensho's existence. Head badge shows original name of 3Rensho, Cherubim Cycles. Cinelli fastback stays and chromed fork crown, Nikko cast bottom bracket, Tange long-point lugs. An impressively cool bit of 3Rensho history. Hope everyone enjoys.

http://boxwood.subtle.org/se/albums/...3r01.sized.jpg

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http://boxwood.subtle.org/se/albums/...3r03.sized.jpg

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http://boxwood.subtle.org/se/albums/...3r05.sized.jpg

http://boxwood.subtle.org/se/albums/...3r07.sized.jpg

That window gets so much bike play.

That frame leaves me speechless.


(pretend I didn't say that)