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Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,234
Posted By Fred B

Here are just a couple of examples of people...

Here are just a couple of examples of people discussing this "rule" prior to this thread:



http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-401088.html

s4one 03-26-08 ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-13, 06:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,234
Posted By Fred B

Since the “rule” equating the distance around a...

Since the “rule” equating the distance around a rider’s chest measured in inches (jacket size) with the width of a handlebar measured in centimeters came along after the fad to move to wider bars was...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-13, 05:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,234
Posted By Fred B

Wider handlebars have slower steering than...

Wider handlebars have slower steering than narrower bars. In other words, to turn the front wheel a given number of degrees, a rider's hands have to move further forward or backward on wider bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-13, 05:03 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 31,615
Posted By Fred B

Reynolds 753 was made from the same steel alloy...

Reynolds 753 was made from the same steel alloy as Reynolds 531, only the 753 had been heat treated to make it stronger. Since the steel was stronger after heat treating, Reynolds 753 tubesets could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 31,615
Posted By Fred B

The following web site provides information on...

The following web site provides information on the various brands and alloys of steel used in modern bicycle frames. Remember, the stronger the steel, the thinner the tube walls can be and thus the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,565
Posted By Fred B

Thank you again for the compliment. As for...

Thank you again for the compliment.

As for the De Rosa, it does indeed come in size 53 cm. In fact, it comes in every size from 48 cm through 61 cm.

The De Rosa Nuovo Classico frame is made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-13, 04:51 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,565
Posted By Fred B

Thank you for the compliment on my commentary. ...

Thank you for the compliment on my commentary.

In regard to how I personally feel about handlebar width, I am 6 ft. 1 in. tall and weigh 215 lbs., and I like 38 cm. handlebars. I also like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,565
Posted By Fred B

Wider handlebars have slower steering than...

Wider handlebars have slower steering than narrower bars. In other words, to turn the front wheel a given number of degrees, a rider's hands have to move further forward or backward on wider bars...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 07:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,596
Posted By Fred B

These dealers are excellent: Wiggle.com ...

These dealers are excellent:

Wiggle.com
http://www.wiggle.com/

Bellati Sport
http://www.bellatisport.com/

Winstanley Bikes
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,596
Posted By Fred B

LEATHER SADDLES by Sheldon Brown updated June...

LEATHER SADDLES
by Sheldon Brown
updated June 25,2011 by John S. Allen
http://sheldonbrown.com/leather.html

""Revolutionary" saddle (http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_sa-o.html#saddle) designs come...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,596
Posted By Fred B

Leather saddles are generally regarded as the...

Leather saddles are generally regarded as the most comfortable saddles. They work like a backyard hammock hung between the two ends of a steel frame. The leather of the saddle is stretched between...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,656
Posted By Fred B

1980 Andre Bertin Model C-132 ...

1980 Andre Bertin Model C-132
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76452700@N05/7569141406/in/photostream

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7569141406_8079c61fb0_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,596
Posted By Fred B

Here are some good ones - ...

Here are some good ones -

http://www.wiggle.com/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/

http://www.modernbike.com/

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,280
Posted By Fred B

I should have been more clear in my descriptions....

I should have been more clear in my descriptions. Though the frames look vintage, they were brand new when my bikes were assembled. The Mercian is from a custom frame shop in England...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,280
Posted By Fred B

"A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose, right? Not when...

"A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose, right?

Not when it comes to steel tubing for bicycle frames. Does it make a difference, whether it’s Cro-Mo, double butted, heat treated, etc.? You bet.

If you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-13, 05:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,280
Posted By Fred B

These bikes were each built for the price you are...

These bikes were each built for the price you are contemplating -

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7569137368_9d5ed98f5f_b.jpg

For details on the components -...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 10,089
Posted By Fred B

As in natural selection in biological systems,...

As in natural selection in biological systems, the body types best suited for the environment (sport) win. Different environments (sports) yield different optimum body types. Even different...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,523
Posted By Fred B

Lower Road Bike Gearing, Sugino OX801D, & De Rosa Nuovo Classico

I started this thread to provide some information about a couple of options for securing lower than usual road bike gearing with a double crankset. If anyone has an effective way to do this other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,466
Posted By Fred B

Adrenaline Bikes in California has what it says...

Adrenaline Bikes in California has what it says are New Old Stock Supercorsa frames from the 1990's in Bordeaux color made with a rifled Columbus SLX tubeset -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,844
Posted By Fred B

The problem with the holes in cold weather with...

The problem with the holes in cold weather with any of these shoes could possibly be solved with winter booties for cycling shoes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,844
Posted By Fred B

I may get a second pair of shoes to alternate...

I may get a second pair of shoes to alternate days with the Dromartis to give the Dromartis a chance to dry out between rides. And, I was trying to find out what else was available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,844
Posted By Fred B

Modern Cycling Shoes Made For Use With Toe Clips

Does anyone know of any brands of cycling shoes made for use with toe clips currently being produced other than the ones shown below?

Dromarti Storica "Classic"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

In case anyone might be interested, there is a...

In case anyone might be interested, there is a new book out about Cinelli bikes -

http://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Cinelli-The-Art-and-Design-of-the-Bicycle.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,133,335
Posted By Fred B

1980 Andre Bertin Model C-132 ...

1980 Andre Bertin Model C-132
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76452700@N05/7569141406/in/photostream

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7569141406_8079c61fb0_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,541
Posted By Fred B

Cinelli Supercorsa with Ghisallo wooden rims...

Cinelli Supercorsa with Ghisallo wooden rims laced to Curtis Odom high flange hubs -
http://www.culturecycles.com/2012/09/bikerist-cinelli-supercorsa/

http://curtisodom.com/drawings

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

Cinelli Supercorsa with Ghisallo wooden rims...

Cinelli Supercorsa with Ghisallo wooden rims laced to Curtis Odom high flange hubs -
http://www.culturecycles.com/2012/09/bikerist-cinelli-supercorsa/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,880
Posted By Fred B

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7569137368_9d5e...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7569137368_9d5ed98f5f_b.jpg


2011 Mercian Strada Speciale
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76452700@N05/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,285
Posted By Fred B

I have the Dromarti's, so I don't have any...

I have the Dromarti's, so I don't have any personal experience with the Quoc Pham's. However, here are some reviews I found -
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,285
Posted By Fred B

Here are two cycling shoes made specifically for...

Here are two cycling shoes made specifically for use with toe clips -

http://www.dromarti.com/images/dromarti/medium/storica_MED.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

By the way, the new Cinelli Supercorsa frame is...

By the way, the new Cinelli Supercorsa frame is made from a Columbus SL Niobium tubeset. Other Columbus tubesets made with Niobium steel include the Spirit and Life tubesets. See the following for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

If anyone is interested in a Cinelli Supercorsa...

If anyone is interested in a Cinelli Supercorsa from the 1990's with SLX tubing, Adrenaline Bikes in California has some NOS frames -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

Here are some photos of a new Cinelli Supercorsa...

Here are some photos of a new Cinelli Supercorsa frame in Laser Blue -

http://www.nukaya.com/classico/PIX/1334231602_412ccc08545.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

That blue is Azzurro Laser or Laser Blue, and it...

That blue is Azzurro Laser or Laser Blue, and it harkens back to a classic Cinelli track bike called the Laser from the early 1980's that was the same color. You could not find a color that is more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,264
Posted By Fred B

I would get the Cinelli for the following reason...

I would get the Cinelli for the following reason if no other - the Colnago comes with a threadless fork, and the Cinelli comes with a threaded fork for use with a classic and elegant quill stem.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,587
Posted By Fred B

Here are some more Japanese models: ...

Here are some more Japanese models:



http://www.cherubim.jp/images/product/r2_04.png

http://www.cherubim.jp/product/r-2.html

http://www.cherubim.jp/images/product/r2_01.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,587
Posted By Fred B

Mercians have a classic design that makes it hard...

Mercians have a classic design that makes it hard for people to judge their age.

Also, the color match on your Mercian and trailer is amazing! Very nice look.

In answer to your question,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,976
Posted By Fred B

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7569137368_9d5e...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7569137368_9d5ed98f5f_b.jpg2011 Mercian Strada Speciale ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/76452700@N05/ )
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,587
Posted By Fred B

Here are some additional modern steel frames that...

Here are some additional modern steel frames that would make good looking "vintage" bikes:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,587
Posted By Fred B

Thank you both for the kind words about my bikes....

Thank you both for the kind words about my bikes. On my Flickr pages, the green bike is the modern one with the White Industries hubs ( http://www.whiteind.com/fronthubs.html ). I bought the black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-13, 08:24 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,587
Posted By Fred B

Thank you so much! Fred

Thank you so much!
Fred
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-13, 08:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,587
Posted By Fred B

Modern Bikes with a "Vintage" Look

Please share your photos and ideas for building a modern bike with a "vintage" look.

A photo of my bike is attached below. More and better quality pictures can be seen at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-13, 07:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,552
Posted By Fred B

Thank you so much for the kind words about my...

Thank you so much for the kind words about my bikes. I have started a new thread at http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/866743-Modern-Bikes-with-a-quot-Vintage-quot-Look . I did have trouble...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,552
Posted By Fred B

Thank you for your very kind words about my...

Thank you for your very kind words about my bikes. As you requested I tried to attach photos of them, but I did not have much luck getting the file sizes right for posting, therefore the only way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,552
Posted By Fred B

The best explaination of the new Dedacciai names...

The best explaination of the new Dedacciai names that I have come across is from a post at http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-393042.html -



"These data are from several sources, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,552
Posted By Fred B

Thank you for the welcome. As to your question,...

Thank you for the welcome. As to your question, one would assume that since I suggested purchasing a De Rosa frame from a vendor in Switzerland, I do not work for the U.S. De Rosa distributor.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,552
Posted By Fred B

According to the U.S. distributor, the De Rosa...

According to the U.S. distributor, the De Rosa Nuovo Classico is "100% Made in Italy." http://www.trialtir-usa.com/derosa/nuovo-classico/nuovo-classic-mp.htm

According to the Australian...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,552
Posted By Fred B

In case you are still interested in a De Rosa...

In case you are still interested in a De Rosa Nuovo Classico, you can get a brand new 2013 model frame from BellatiSport.com in Switzerland for about $1,950 (see...
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