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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,855
Posted By georges1

Very sad news indeed :( He was a fine member and...

Very sad news indeed :( He was a fine member and was knowledgeable. Thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 261
Posted By georges1

Thanks for sharing and great article.:thumb:Those...

Thanks for sharing and great article.:thumb:Those frames were built like tanks and were made to last. I know a guy whom I raced who upgraded his to Dura Ace 7970 with Zipp 808 and uses it as his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

that is interesting especially when you know the...

that is interesting especially when you know the value of each bike on the second hand market
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

that is gold mine :thumb: I think this whole...

that is gold mine :thumb: I think this whole batch is going to go for big $$$
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 184
Posted By georges1

Interesting article and thanks for sharing:thumb:...

Interesting article and thanks for sharing:thumb: I remember one of the guy that was on the trail ride had one but moded with XTR 952, easton seat post, avid brakes and mavic x517 with DT Hugi hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 646
Posted By georges1

Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 646
Posted By georges1

No,it is not just you, they are close together.

No,it is not just you, they are close together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 646
Posted By georges1

Me neither, Pinarello used exclusively Columbus...

Me neither, Pinarello used exclusively Columbus annd Dedacciai tubing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By georges1

well done :thumb:

well done :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 19,748
Posted By georges1

Nor disc brakes especially on road bikes, on...

Nor disc brakes especially on road bikes, on mountain bikes it is different, they were introduced by shimano in 1998/1999
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By georges1

I have them on my both road bikes and so do many...

I have them on my both road bikes and so do many people I know who love their ability to be a wet and dry weather tire with higher puncture resistance. And yes Continental Grand prix 4 seaons...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,423
Posted By georges1

The Grey housing blends well indeed:thumb: The...

The Grey housing blends well indeed:thumb: The bike looks very nice :thumb:​​​​​​​
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,645
Posted By georges1

get a pair of shumano dura ace br 7410 or br...

get a pair of shumano dura ace br 7410 or br 7700 or br 7800 brake calipers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,423
Posted By georges1

definitely a great build:thumb:

definitely a great build:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 588
Posted By georges1

One of the trainers in my bike club had a r900...

One of the trainers in my bike club had a r900 2.8 that he upgraded with shimano dura ace 7410 and first gen mavic cosmic expert, he was the fastest and definitely a criterium bike. At that time and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By georges1

Get the Dura Ace 7410:thumb:

Get the Dura Ace 7410:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

stunning condition bike with Shimano Santé:thumb:

stunning condition bike with Shimano Santé:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

Yes I agree it indeed is clunky, I would have...

Yes I agree it indeed is clunky, I would have expected better from Shimano.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

That is an interesting insight. I find it...

That is an interesting insight. I find it deceiving that Shimano updates are bit clunky, the SRAM app allowing custom option is a plus and being also more user friendly makes it another advantage...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

Thanks for your constructive input which I...

Thanks for your constructive input which I appreciate greatly. I am not really sure that with a frame from the mid 90's late 90's early 00's you can install ETAP, please correct me if I am wrong.On a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

Who says you that I can't afford it ?? I...

Who says you that I can't afford it ?? I currently am running nearly ten road bike projects, for the cost of a high end shifting electronic bike equipped I can have at least three bikes equipped with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,463
Posted By georges1

Never rode with tubulars on the road but always...

Never rode with tubulars on the road but always with clinchers and installed slime antipuncture tubes in my road wheels before that in the years 1996-1999 used clinchers with air b anti puncture tubes
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

The riders I mention were before the introduction...

The riders I mention were before the introduction of electronic shifting. I never rode on tubulars but always rode clinchers only. The fact is that Mollema encountered an issue with the newer stuff...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

Glad that you had no problems with your SRAM...

Glad that you had no problems with your SRAM Etap. I tried a bike with Dura Ace DI2 7970 in 2015, it was totally different from what I use. Very silent, fast and intuitive shifting. In order to buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

I never talked about pro riders? No, so please...

I never talked about pro riders? No, so please don't imply what I have never said. The sucessful introduction of electronic shifting in bike racing was due to shimano with Dura Ace 7970 in 2008 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

I don't have any biases. Do you have any valid...

I don't have any biases. Do you have any valid and concrete statistics regarding the failure rate of mechanical shifters since the introduction of the dura ace sti 7410 in road bike racing in 1990...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

It was also made in the USA , which makes a big...

It was also made in the USA , which makes a big difference in quality with post 2007 made Treks which are made in Taiwan or even China
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,627
Posted By georges1

Amazing story and great job:thumb:Thanks for...

Amazing story and great job:thumb:Thanks for sharing
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

I haven't read anything regarding the shifting...

I haven't read anything regarding the shifting issues regarding mechanical shifting among pros back then and before the switch to electronic shifting to Dura Ace 7910 if this was the case ,it would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

I never recall dura ace 7410, 7700 as well as...

I never recall dura ace 7410, 7700 as well as 7800 ditto with campy c record, camy record titanium and campy record carbon having issues before the electronic shifting era. Indurain, Fignon, Riis,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By georges1

interesting find:thumb:

interesting find:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,685
Posted By georges1

My 1998 Vetta Team fitted with Dura Ace 7800 ...

My 1998 Vetta Team fitted with Dura Ace 7800
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53955379507_154f2814d2_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By georges1

congrats on a nice score :thumb:

congrats on a nice score :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,685
Posted By georges1

both are great :thumb:somec 2 seeems to have...

both are great :thumb:somec 2 seeems to have columbus max tubing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

a great bike :thumb:that if upgraded with modern...

a great bike :thumb:that if upgraded with modern componentry can be very fast
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

some nice frames for sale: VENETO Marmolada...

some nice frames for sale:
VENETO Marmolada 54x54 COLUMBUS ZONA (https://www.ebay.com/itm/276589853001)
VENETO Viking Columbus Neuron (https://www.ebay.com/itm/295163650366)
passoni top titanio...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

You are correct but this tubing is not reynolds...

You are correct but this tubing is not reynolds but typical Columbus Foco tubing because of the chain stays forms and the megatubes are typically made by Columbus and were never ever made by...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 583
Posted By georges1

Very nice bike :thumb:

Very nice bike :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,049
Posted By georges1

Pristine condition bike:thumb:

Pristine condition bike:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

it is not just the chrome is also gone on the...

it is not just the chrome is also gone on the head tube and it has a dent in the top tube and there is also rust at cable entry points so there is a strong probability that the frame has rusted out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

very tall and nice bike:thumb:merziac I think...

very tall and nice bike:thumb:merziac I think that it would be cool a bike in your collection
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,742
Views: 173,939
Posted By georges1

very nice bike and nicely equipped:thumb:

very nice bike and nicely equipped:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By georges1

Well this frame has been upgraded with a look...

Well this frame has been upgraded with a look Carbon seat post, Flite red Saddle, Dura Ace FD 7800 rear derailleur and 3T Mutant Stem. I have almost already all the other parts to get it assembled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,489
Posted By georges1

Well the Veneto Altec 2Art Decor will get a new...

Well the Veneto Altec 2Art Decor will get a new Columbus Muscle Fork because the Massi Fork was cut too short and is heavier
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53979393832_a414cc7018_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By georges1

great bike :thumb:

great bike :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

Ok thanks for the response. I am myself wondering...

Ok thanks for the response. I am myself wondering if there is a solution to this issue
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By georges1

Congrats on your 5000. I am glad for you as well...

Congrats on your 5000. I am glad for you as well and also happy you are here and looking froward more from you.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By georges1

Maybe leave it as is but if electronical...

Maybe leave it as is but if electronical shifting is giving you headaches and troubles , time to ditch it and get back to mechanical shifting which at least won't fail
Just a reminder , remember...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By georges1

great article on a very good and underrated bike....

great article on a very good and underrated bike. Pretty that if upgraded with modern componentry, carbon fork and better wheels you can be under 21lbs of weight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 157
Posted By georges1

My last impulse purchase, Trek SLR 8500LT a spare frame that may become a project

Good evening

There are times when impulse buys are good surprises. The crazy prices with import fees of the stumpjumper m2 and m4 made it impossible for me to buy one despite many times when I...
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