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11-23-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8,312
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Posted By robertorolfo

Yes, it's awesome to ride, and definitely fast!...

Yes, it's awesome to ride, and definitely fast! The steering geometry is very quick as well though, so you have to stay on top of it.
11-21-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,079,780
Posted By robertorolfo

It's been a while, but I don't think I ever...

It's been a while, but I don't think I ever posted this build in here. It's a Daccordi Opera, circa 1993 (Genius tubing), with a 10sp Chorus group. The paint is lovely in person: ...
10-03-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,062
Posted By robertorolfo

Will do. I was just out of town for a wedding,...

Will do. I was just out of town for a wedding, and sent an inquiry using the form on their website before I left, and they didn't reply. I'm going to give them a call today or tomorrow.


...
09-25-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,062
Posted By robertorolfo

Thanks for this tip. I've googled a bit and there...

Thanks for this tip. I've googled a bit and there are some other favorable quotes on some other forums, and his prices were certainly good 10-15 years ago (have no idea what they would be now). He's...
09-19-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,062
Posted By robertorolfo

Hey everyone, sorry for bringing an 11 year old...

Hey everyone, sorry for bringing an 11 year old thread back to life, but I thought it was better than starting a new one.

So, all these years later, who are local people turning to for frame...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,766
Posted By robertorolfo

My body definitely doesn't like the cold weather....

My body definitely doesn't like the cold weather. When I would do cold commutes by motorcycle, I would often hold my non-throttle hand down by the engine to keep it warm, and then do my throttle hand...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,902
Posted By robertorolfo

First off, I hope you have been well. I...

First off, I hope you have been well.

I think NYC presents a different set of circumstances to many places, even other cities, but I find that a lot of bike headlights that city riders use are too...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,410
Posted By robertorolfo

Sorry for the late reply, but you aren't in NY...

Sorry for the late reply, but you aren't in NY and don't seem to be apprised of more recent developments in this story. It has since come out that the guy who filmed the video is well known to the...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,410
Posted By robertorolfo

Um, what? First, off, that isn't a city street....

Um, what? First, off, that isn't a city street. Not even close. Second, I've never heard the expression "cub lane," so that's not helping, and in general your description is a fairly useless...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,410
Posted By robertorolfo

How fast do people drive on that road? Anything...

How fast do people drive on that road? Anything over 45 seems pretty insane. Likewise, anyone undertaking (passing on the right) there is an absolute moron.



It's really just a couple of...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 60,708
Posted By robertorolfo

​​​​​​​This is, quite frankly, awesome. Huge...

​​​​​​​This is, quite frankly, awesome. Huge respect for whoever made it...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,902
Posted By robertorolfo

Isn't "irritating" drivers the whole point? I...

Isn't "irritating" drivers the whole point? I mean, the non-ordinary nature of a flashing rear light is what gets their attention. And I want their attention. I also want to hold their attention. I...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,410
Posted By robertorolfo

I agree that some clarification of the rider's...

I agree that some clarification of the rider's lane position would help, but nothing excuses a car/truck/bus driver buzzing a rider. I can deal with someone yelling and cursing at me, and usually it...
12-21-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,827
Posted By robertorolfo

Let's see it! Always cool to see their different...

Let's see it! Always cool to see their different paint schemes... and if it's the version with the sprinkles fade (not sure what else to call it), I'm going to be jealous.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-18-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,340
Posted By robertorolfo

Those Battaglins aren't just special because of...

Those Battaglins aren't just special because of the design or geometry, but also because of the finish and level of quality. Is anyone in the US really putting out any quantity of bikes with that...
12-17-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,120
Posted By robertorolfo

In a pinch you might be able to use a front...

In a pinch you might be able to use a front caliper on the rear (switching the direction of the pads, of course), which could give you enough extra threading to secure it with a nut.
12-16-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,858
Posted By robertorolfo

I'm pretty sure I read something years ago about...

I'm pretty sure I read something years ago about Valentino Rossi slightly preferring one turn direction compare to the other, so you are in good company.
12-16-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,120
Posted By robertorolfo

No, no, vai avanti cosi! Nothing silly about...

No, no, vai avanti cosi! Nothing silly about keeping it all Italian. Pre-skeleton Campagnolo dual pivot brakes are fairly cheap (used, online) and won't look too anachronistic on your bike. If they...
12-16-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,230
Posted By robertorolfo

Oh man, I didn't mean for this to turn into a can...

Oh man, I didn't mean for this to turn into a can of worms for Tom, and of course he has quickly accepted the good advice offered here. I never got the chance to meet Tom in person, but I'm fairly...
12-15-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,268
Posted By robertorolfo

On what used to me my regular commute home, I...

On what used to me my regular commute home, I would take the same bridge as a lot of guys that travel from Queens into Manhattan to do laps in Central Park. Granted, a lot of these guys must have...
12-14-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,230
Posted By robertorolfo

Wow, really? Are we talking about the same stuff?...

Wow, really? Are we talking about the same stuff? Bright red? I'm fairly certain they only have one version of it.

Perhaps it's because I'm dealing with a larger quantity with my car (that leaks...
12-14-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,230
Posted By robertorolfo

I agree, although I just used a fairly generous...

I agree, although I just used a fairly generous amount of grease on some used Zonda wheels I picked up (yes, I know, freehub vs freewheel) and it nearly silenced them completely while coasting. I'm...
12-14-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,295
Posted By robertorolfo

Agreed, at least a few rides in this guy's honor,...

Agreed, at least a few rides in this guy's honor, and you may just have him smiling down on you as you go along...
12-14-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,230
Posted By robertorolfo

How do you dispose of your mineral spirits when...

How do you dispose of your mineral spirits when finish with them?
12-14-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,827
Posted By robertorolfo

Guess I missed this thread the first few times it...

Guess I missed this thread the first few times it popped up. Lot's of Gaps here, which I always have an eye out for. Also always keeping watch for an Astra and, a sort of grail, a Monza.

My 1989...
12-14-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,268
Posted By robertorolfo

Exactly. My default for those statements is...

Exactly. My default for those statements is indeed always the track & field (or 'athletics') results. And they pretty much speak for themselves, even when you take into account the numerous factors...
12-11-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,268
Posted By robertorolfo

Pretty sure he was joking. But an outdated point...

Pretty sure he was joking. But an outdated point of view is just as bad as using a term like "ok boomer," no?

And this is an entirely different can of worms, probably best discussed somewhere...
12-10-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,763
Posted By robertorolfo

I was thinking about the regular black Campagnolo...

I was thinking about the regular black Campagnolo hoods (which should go well with the saddle, cables and black wall tires).

And this is my first Flite, as I wanted to try it for myself. So far...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-10-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,340
Posted By robertorolfo

My impression is that most of them didn't give it...

My impression is that most of them didn't give it up voluntarily, but rather that the demand dried up. That said, this is long tradition of craftsmanship passed down among generations. It doesn't...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-10-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,340
Posted By robertorolfo

Um what? Just because the info isn't relevant to...

Um what? Just because the info isn't relevant to you, doesn't necessarily make it irrelevant to everyone else.

And I quoted you because you made the statement that, "... is in the US, as is the...
12-10-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,009
Posted By robertorolfo

It looks pretty tight in that combo, so what does...

It looks pretty tight in that combo, so what does it look like on the largest rear cog? Anyway, I've had the same experience: none of my setups complain about cross-chaining, even if it rarely ever...
12-10-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,763
Posted By robertorolfo

Update! Well, after a move (that included a...

Update!

Well, after a move (that included a nice upgrade in workspace) and a few other distractions, I finally completed the Daccordi Opera build. I'll post some better pics when I can take them...
12-10-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,009
Posted By robertorolfo

Yes, I couldn't agree more. And I think I...

Yes, I couldn't agree more. And I think I actually prefer bikes in rough shape, this way I don't have to feel guilty at all about riding them hard.



He's kinda screaming "ouch" to me in that...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-10-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,340
Posted By robertorolfo

Oh man, why do I miss all the good threads? ...

Oh man, why do I miss all the good threads?



Debatable. Very debatable.



As others have said, based on your responses here not only is a frame building class in Italy (and perhaps...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,703
Posted By robertorolfo

A little late here, but don't feel bad about...

A little late here, but don't feel bad about having these questions and doubts. Your current bike was made by one of the best, so it will have big shoes to fill.

I guess I'm just wondering why...
12-10-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,009
Posted By robertorolfo

Bike looks great, and kudos for going with the...

Bike looks great, and kudos for going with the white saddle and bar tape (they looks perfect on this frame).

As for the Columbus stickers, I actually like them and would leave them. To me they...
12-10-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,779
Posted By robertorolfo

Yes, I guess that's the silver lining. You...

Yes, I guess that's the silver lining. You actually have to do a little work to ride a bike, you can just sit there and mash a pedal to show off.
12-09-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,779
Posted By robertorolfo

I don't know about you guys, but I kinda hate the...

I don't know about you guys, but I kinda hate the term "mancave." It sounds so lame and sad. Bikecave is perhaps a little better, as it at least differentiates itself from some space where dudes just...
12-09-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,412
Posted By robertorolfo

My brother, having never used Ebay in his life,...

My brother, having never used Ebay in his life, ended up selling a cool vintage outboard motor for $1. His defense (to me telling him he was a doughnut) was that Ebay's directions suggested starting...
12-08-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,123
Posted By robertorolfo

Seems like there are too many large volume "pros"...

Seems like there are too many large volume "pros" and full-timers these days, using technology to quickly snap things up before applying their useless middleman fees. And it looks like the phenomenon...
12-07-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,744
Posted By robertorolfo

Not so sure about the scene, as I'm almost always...

Not so sure about the scene, as I'm almost always riding alone, but Vernon blvd is nice once you get past the main strip in LIC (going North). You get long stretches of road between lights, which is...
12-07-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,744
Posted By robertorolfo

Yes, I've heard that the EL-OS is usually...

Yes, I've heard that the EL-OS is usually preferable to the standard EL, but I've also heard that a lot of EL-OS bikes came with regular Columbus EL decals until the specific EL-OS decals were...
12-07-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By robertorolfo

Yes, the old 10 post barrier to entry. ...

Yes, the old 10 post barrier to entry.

Daccordi's facebook page actually has quite a few old catalogs, which are great. Found this there, but no mention of a Laser:...
12-07-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,744
Posted By robertorolfo

Ha, good to see you here. I was just about to...

Ha, good to see you here. I was just about to email you, but I guess things have come full circle now.

I really did/do feel bad after seeing how passionate you were about that frame. As promised,...
12-07-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By robertorolfo

Any pics or info on your frame? Is it a Laser?

Any pics or info on your frame? Is it a Laser?
12-07-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,562
Posted By robertorolfo

I know you are looking to use the wheels that you...

I know you are looking to use the wheels that you have, but a nice set with the matching Chorus hubs (of course with 8sp freehub) from that period will look really nice.
12-04-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,744
Posted By robertorolfo

Actually, by my count, the Somec is winning 8-0! ...

Actually, by my count, the Somec is winning 8-0!

I'm going to sleep on it, but unless I wake up tomorrow morning to the sound of Ugo De Rosa himself knocking on my door, asking to have a coffee...
12-04-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,759
Posted By robertorolfo

I know exactly what you mean about staying...

I know exactly what you mean about staying focused and tuning things out, unless of course I'm stopped at a light in which case I may or may not take a glance at the business women crossing the...
12-04-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,744
Posted By robertorolfo

And now the Somec: ...

And now the Somec:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/183fff94_5798_47ca_a033_8645d976a935_399564e773ecc4f192b5f37102620b5977869db2.jpg...
12-04-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,744
Posted By robertorolfo

Ok, let's try to get some pics going, just for...

Ok, let's try to get some pics going, just for the sake of it. Starting with the De Rosa:...
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