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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 02:17 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

An upgrade to Ergo brake shifters (often known as...

An upgrade to Ergo brake shifters (often known as “brifters”) will require:

Pair of Campy brifters, minimum “speed” (number of rear cogs) is 8, and those will only be available used, but there are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

Switch to dual pivots! You’ll be amazed. Then add...

Switch to dual pivots! You’ll be amazed. Then add Kool Stop salmon pads and be even more amazed.

If you need nutted calipers, Harris Cyclery has Tektro in medium and long reach.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-19, 01:31 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

You don’t have to use a modern, chunky looking...

You don’t have to use a modern, chunky looking crankset with brifters, despite what the manufacturers want you to believe/spend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-19, 01:54 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

My ‘87 Marinoni was built for a 130mm rear hub,...

My ‘87 Marinoni was built for a 130mm rear hub, but the ‘79 Miyata was re-spaced to that width. I had it done professionally, but I’ve also done a DIY re-space on a weird tandem. Twasn’t hard to do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-17, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

And who REALLY cares if the brakes group-match...

And who REALLY cares if the brakes group-match whatever else is on the bike, if it makes the bike into one that you like riding?

Obviously, I am firmly on the frankenbike side here. But I’m also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

That’s the way SKS fenders fit when I used them...

That’s the way SKS fenders fit when I used them on my wife’s bike. As noglider points out, having the fender flap near the ground does a great job keeping feet dry.

The semi-rigid nature of those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I recall reading that some Challenge tires had a...

I recall reading that some Challenge tires had a reputation for growing a few millimeters in size with use. Is that still true, and which model is/was it?

Panaracer 32mm GravelKings on 19mm Mavic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

Hard to see anything on that lovely Peugeot that...

Hard to see anything on that lovely Peugeot that would accomplish what you want. I’m assuming that you’re happy with the fit. Different tires, particularly tubulars, might make a small difference,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 01:26 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

That chrome with black components and the...

That chrome with black components and the white-with black outline decals is looking really good! I like the tiny bit of color from the stripes on the ST, and even the bits of red on the crank arms....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I really enjoyed my 1992 Klein Performance (long...

I really enjoyed my 1992 Klein Performance (long wheelbase production version) over 10 years and 25,000 or so miles including lots of centuries and a double, and two credit card tours of three weeks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I would suggest trying your existing chain rings...

I would suggest trying your existing chain rings as-is first. I've used both ramped/pinned rings and plain rings with the same front derailleurs and (early 8-spd) Campagnolo brifters and don't notice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-16, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

The Sirrus is a steel frame with standard size...

The Sirrus is a steel frame with standard size tubing, right? 1-5/32" is just over 28.6mm (1-1/8"), certainly smaller than 31.8mm (1-1/4"), typical of aluminum and OS steel frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

You might want to describe in detail what "this...

You might want to describe in detail what "this project" is to get answers to your questions.

And no, a BB-R60 (one of the many, confusing, external bearing bottom brackets) is not needed on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-16, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

It would be an interesting aero drop bar that...

It would be an interesting aero drop bar that allowed the 26.0mm clamp of a quill stem to slip over the aero sections.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-16, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I suffer from that affliction, too! I've...

I suffer from that affliction, too!

I've tried a positive rise stem, but didn't care for the overall look, despite the shorter vertical expanse of quill. So I camouflage it on my bikes with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I brifterized my 1979 Miyata 912, now on its 3rd,...

I brifterized my 1979 Miyata 912, now on its 3rd, 8-spd Campagnolo/Sachs version as shown. Spread the rear dropouts to 130mm and drilled the fork for the 2nd, 7-spd version about 12 years ago. Not as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

This 1987 Marinoni is my second contribution to...

This 1987 Marinoni is my second contribution to this excellent thread, and it has quickly become my favorite (the bike and the thread). The paint and chrome (complete frame and fork, under the paint)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I'm using the Wheels Mfg Campy 8-spd conversion...

I'm using the Wheels Mfg Campy 8-spd conversion spacers between Shimano cogs on an Ultegra hub with my wife's 8-spd Chorus brifters and long-cage Campy RD. It requires more meticulous adjustment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

+1 for this! Having a quick release in both...

+1 for this!

Having a quick release in both the Campy lever and the Shimano caliper works great with bigger tires. They clear nicely with 29mm on Open Pros and 31mm on Synergy rims. Don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-13, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

Some these or the Shimano equivalent attached to...

Some these or the Shimano equivalent attached to the shifter bosses are used for cable housing stops (I prefer the looks of the Campy version linked):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-13, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

I'm using that arrangement on my wife's Campy...

I'm using that arrangement on my wife's Campy Chorus 8-spd with Shimano cogs on an Ultegra hub. Works great and I've got a drawer full of loose Shimano cogs to build whatever cassette she wants....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-13, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,960
Posted By Dfrost

Another chance to show off the new build of my...

Another chance to show off the new build of my old Miyata.

Here are some recent shots of my '79 912 purchased new by me back then in Boulder, CO and recently updated with Sachs New Success 8-speed...
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