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08-23-21, 06:55 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Always interesting to see. I think the Gevenalle...

Always interesting to see. I think the Gevenalle ones are possibly a better design. Thanks for the info!
08-23-21, 02:28 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

You don’t see those DT shifter adapters every...

You don’t see those DT shifter adapters every day! Did Paul make them?
11-30-20, 02:28 PM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Hi Robbie. The mini mudguards are from...

Hi Robbie.

The mini mudguards are from Poundland in the UK, I modded the rear one to fit on the brake bridge.

As the name of the shop suggests they cost £1 ($1.50-ish)

Unfortunately the shop...
11-30-20, 02:20 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/52c90b75_d6bc_42a4_b49d_f2a30e16f78a_7c3099b0a8cb6468ee1477a431b25dea1d055d79.jpeg
3x8...
11-30-20, 02:14 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

I replaced the ancient calipers on my Peugeot...

I replaced the ancient calipers on my Peugeot with long-drop Tektro dual pivots and they were utterly brilliant. ...
03-19-19, 01:20 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

^ That is a parts-bin special, a Swiss-made...

^ That is a parts-bin special, a Swiss-made ‘Titan’ with fluted Oria tubing, running 2x10 Shimano 105.

The BB is swiss threaded which is a complete PITA. I ended up using a ‘rescue’ square taper...
03-19-19, 01:17 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/e885cf85_a595_47e8_9a14_0f1e560d3093_ee7e865c2b014bc2212b5416483306685b848b2f.jpeg
09-18-17, 03:13 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

An interesting 11-speed Colnago Master build,...

An interesting 11-speed Colnago Master build, with custom engraving on the crankset:


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGq-S42gQg
07-31-17, 01:47 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Beautiful, although (to my eyes) the blue bottle...

Beautiful, although (to my eyes) the blue bottle cages clash with the Celeste frame colour.
03-18-17, 03:56 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

How do you like the Gevenalle set-up, Andy?...

How do you like the Gevenalle set-up, Andy? Wouold you recommend it?
11-30-16, 09:36 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Ooh, that Concorde came out beautifully. Top...

Ooh, that Concorde came out beautifully.

Top work.
11-28-16, 08:22 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

I think they mentioned that the old Allez was his...

I think they mentioned that the old Allez was his personal bike, just that he didn´t ride it much anymore.

Agree with everything you said BTW. My personal preference is a steel frame and fork, as...
11-28-16, 01:39 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

The Specialized video is really interesting, they...

The Specialized video is really interesting, they do some fun stuff and are open about it too.

I would suggest that the fork and handlebar contribute a pretty big chunk of the 50secs/40km gained...
11-21-16, 06:05 PM
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Posted By Barchettaman

A Google image search for 'steel frame with...

A Google image search for 'steel frame with carbon wheels' brings up plenty of visual inspiration if that'll sway your decision.

In my opinion, deep section carbon hoops (and a modern STI...
06-11-16, 12:07 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Thanks chap. Hope you continue to enjoy the bike....

Thanks chap. Hope you continue to enjoy the bike. Congratulations on the build, once again! :thumb:
06-03-16, 12:31 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Great work on the Shogun. I like the way you've...

Great work on the Shogun. I like the way you've made use of the tyre clearance and turned it into a gravel grinder!

are they Tektro long-drop brakes? Do you like them?
02-23-15, 01:45 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Looks like a Cinelli Frog to me. 26.0mm clamp...

Looks like a Cinelli Frog to me. 26.0mm clamp diameter.

There is only one quill stem available for oversized bars, AFAIK. It's made by Origin8, I have one on my commuter, it's perfectly...
02-23-15, 01:36 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Oops! Thanks Raisin, I missed that bit.

Oops! Thanks Raisin, I missed that bit.
02-22-15, 02:37 PM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Did 9-speed Ultegra have concealed shift cables?...

Did 9-speed Ultegra have concealed shift cables? News to me...!!

beautiful build Robbie.
02-15-15, 03:31 PM
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Posted By Barchettaman

I think you´ll be getting free Guinness ´til the...

I think you´ll be getting free Guinness ´til the end of time. What a beauty.
02-14-15, 02:10 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Not as nice as many on here, but built up on a...

Not as nice as many on here, but built up on a very low budget, and runs beautifully!

2x7, 46-36 crankset and 12-28 cassette. I really recommend this gearing for solo riding, I might be a bit...
11-21-14, 06:42 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

That black Cannondale is absolutely sensational,...

That black Cannondale is absolutely sensational, and 11-speed 105 is unreal value from UK sellers at the moment.
09-27-11, 06:45 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/blog/wp-content/bike...

http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/blog/wp-content/bikes/2011/09/1986-waterford-paramount-500x373.jpg

Hopefully that worked. Nice bike.
02-14-11, 04:46 PM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Dong, I am pretty sure you will need a new...

Dong, I am pretty sure you will need a new wheelset as the unique is 27".

Here's what you are looking at:
9-speed chain (I like SRAM)
new wheelset and 9 speed cassette.
new tyres and tubes (I...
09-23-10, 09:35 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Fantastic build on that Schwinn, Mr Embrey. What...

Fantastic build on that Schwinn, Mr Embrey. What a practical and fast build - bloody marvellous.
09-22-10, 12:06 PM
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Posted By Barchettaman

Lovely job Robbie. Very Sean Yates-y STI...

Lovely job Robbie. Very Sean Yates-y STI positioning too - good to see.
04-06-10, 02:01 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

What is your budget? What kind of steel...

What is your budget?

What kind of steel frame are you looking for? Something exotic, or a run-of-the-mill old beater?

Lots of people upgrade to 10 speed stuff, and sell of 8 or 7 speed...
11-23-09, 07:30 AM
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Posted By Barchettaman

This has had its own thread, but here it is...

This has had its own thread, but here it is anyway, a ´95 Pug Comp 500 with some upgrades (9 speed STI and a carbon fork)

A very nice machine to ride. Am enjoying it hugely.
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