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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By pcdmiele

I ride this bike as a commuter and never have to...

I ride this bike as a commuter and never have to use the lower chainrings on my commute so it is essentially a 1x system. I was hoping to just use the smallest chainring as a bailout for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

I was thinking of trying to make a super compact...

I was thinking of trying to make a super compact double 48/28 or 30 and see how that works. As your 48/32 works good I have hope. thanks.

royal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-14, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

so what size chainrings are you running? 48/?/? ...

so what size chainrings are you running? 48/?/? it looks like a big jump from middle to big. how does it shift?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

bummer about the crankset. hope you can find...

bummer about the crankset. hope you can find something soon. I also run the Vittoria Randonneur in a 32. I really like these tire too. very fast and smooth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

nice pics, what deraillers did you use? did the...

nice pics, what deraillers did you use? did the 94 come stock with shimano? what cassette? I find the 48 to 11 ratio feels as fast as my previous bikes' 50 to 13. I thought about going 48/34 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

shifters are 7speed 105 mounted to Home brew...

shifters are 7speed 105 mounted to Home brew RETROSHIFTS. I really like them. I've been using them for a couple of years now and prefere them to shimano brifters. I have yet to try the campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-14, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

here is my latest conversion. 1992 TREK 750...

here is my latest conversion. 1992 TREK 750 single track. not a 26" but 700c(early 29er;) I really like the rude and handling. most comfortable bike I've built so far. I swapped out the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

cool pics and article. a bit blurry but I was...

cool pics and article. a bit blurry but I was able to read it. Now I'm inspired.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

Sorry if I missed it but what bars are you using...

Sorry if I missed it but what bars are you using on that 29er. I like the width, shallow drop and short extension.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

No, it is just a trick of parallax. the mount is...

No, it is just a trick of parallax. the mount is in the same position. you can reach around from the drops keeping your thumb hooked and shift the lever in but it is easier to just ride the hoods. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

I really like my copy of the RETROSHIFT levers. ...

I really like my copy of the RETROSHIFT levers. I've put about 500 miles on them commuting and they are very nice. and I can switch from STI to Friction on the fly.319031
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

313060the anti drop bar mtn bike.

313060the anti drop bar mtn bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-13, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

I know they need to go low but it was a bit...

I know they need to go low but it was a bit excessive on the moto. I think the long forward sweep of the fork (compared to newer bikes) rotates the fender back and down a bit more than it should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

I just recently put those same SKS fenders on my...

I just recently put those same SKS fenders on my commuter. I didn't like the bottom of the front fender going so low so I trimmed a couple of inches off of it. here is a link to the installation. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

thanks for all the compliments folks. it sure is...

thanks for all the compliments folks. it sure is fun to build bikes:p the mounts anr attached to the brake levers through a 5mm hole in the front of the brake lever. then a 5 mm allen screw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

I took me a couple of weeks working off and on...

I took me a couple of weeks working off and on during breaks and after work maybe 6 hours total. (I work in a manufacturing facility and have full access to the machine shop:thumb:) I really wanted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

I know it is not a Mtn bike but it was a flat bar...

I know it is not a Mtn bike but it was a flat bar that I converted to drops. and I also made my own "retroshift" type mounting brakets for the shifters. I haven't been able to put many miles on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,467
Posted By pcdmiele

It that a paramount 70 series? nice pics too...

It that a paramount 70 series? nice pics too BTW.

Royal
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