What have you been wrenching on lately?
05-20-17, 06:55 PM
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No, slides up over the fork legs.
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06-01-17, 07:04 PM
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And the Cimarron was finished:
06-01-17, 07:28 PM
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As for the Cinelli, just go black on bar tape.
For bars, go with a favorite of yours.
What works on your best bikes?
06-01-17, 07:35 PM
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[QUOTE=toavii;19625754]Making Progress on the Supercorsa. Going to swap bars, need new tires, have to decide on tape color. Have everything else.
I would go with White Tape and Cables. Cloth would look classy.
I would go with White Tape and Cables. Cloth would look classy.
06-01-17, 07:37 PM
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I did just swap the stem and bars on the Kvale to get Hwy Ones on there. I have another Cinelli bar that I might try on the SC before going to Hwy One. We'll see. I have the stem and bars from the kVale if you could use them.
Tires are likely going to be Veloflex Master 23. May as well order another set for the Tommasini too...
06-01-17, 07:41 PM
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I do Titanium Jagwire housing on all my bikes. I love the look.
06-01-17, 09:16 PM
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A full pic thread when this is done. Test fitting the components.
Thanks to @DrilliumDude for the essential bit for the aero lever mounts.
Bar tape color? Black, dark blue, light blue?
Thanks to @DrilliumDude for the essential bit for the aero lever mounts.
Bar tape color? Black, dark blue, light blue?
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06-01-17, 09:28 PM
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Big fan of the Jagwire Titanium look as well. Unfortunately not as impressed with the durability. I do a decent job of keeping my bikes clean but I found the titanium housings still discolor quickly when exposed to the Houston sun and my perspiration. I got about eighteen months out of my last set.
06-01-17, 10:32 PM
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Basic maintenance type things - to get bikes where I like them so I'll ride them more.
Stripped the parts of the Univega Supra Sport fixie - eventually will sell the wheels and components. Done with that phase of cycling. Not sure what I'll do with the frame.
Got rid of the non-aero look on my Gitane Olympic for Tektro aero levers and Tektro dual pivot brakes.
Put Tektro dual pivots brakes on my PX-10 and removed the center pulls. Kept the non-aero look on that. Swapped in a set of Rigida wheels with Normandy hubs for the Mavic Module E and Helicomatic rear that was on it. The Helicomatic worked great - was just looking for a little different gearing.
Put the Suntour Superbe brakes back on my Nishiki so I can actually stop. Granted it's on the indoor trainer but it just looks better with brakes.
Still need to decide if I'm going to strip the 87 Trek 800 Antelope from it's drop bar conversion. It's a heavy tank and I don't really ride it so the answer will probably be - yes, strip it and get rid of the frame.
Finally, need to glue a set of Continental Gatorskin sew ups and Continental Sprinters (both courtesy of Ribble) and figure out where or how to store all the dang wheels that are filling up my small bike closet.
Stripped the parts of the Univega Supra Sport fixie - eventually will sell the wheels and components. Done with that phase of cycling. Not sure what I'll do with the frame.
Got rid of the non-aero look on my Gitane Olympic for Tektro aero levers and Tektro dual pivot brakes.
Put Tektro dual pivots brakes on my PX-10 and removed the center pulls. Kept the non-aero look on that. Swapped in a set of Rigida wheels with Normandy hubs for the Mavic Module E and Helicomatic rear that was on it. The Helicomatic worked great - was just looking for a little different gearing.
Put the Suntour Superbe brakes back on my Nishiki so I can actually stop. Granted it's on the indoor trainer but it just looks better with brakes.
Still need to decide if I'm going to strip the 87 Trek 800 Antelope from it's drop bar conversion. It's a heavy tank and I don't really ride it so the answer will probably be - yes, strip it and get rid of the frame.
Finally, need to glue a set of Continental Gatorskin sew ups and Continental Sprinters (both courtesy of Ribble) and figure out where or how to store all the dang wheels that are filling up my small bike closet.
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06-02-17, 06:24 AM
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Big fan of the Jagwire Titanium look as well. Unfortunately not as impressed with the durability. I do a decent job of keeping my bikes clean but I found the titanium housings still discolor quickly when exposed to the Houston sun and my perspiration. I got about eighteen months out of my last set.
VO Metallic Braid Derailleur Cable Kits - Cables - Shifting - Components
I think these are better for a vintage look, and they work just as well.
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06-02-17, 09:36 AM
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I was going to use Jagwire Titanium on my latest build, but then I found these for half the price:
VO Metallic Braid Derailleur Cable Kits - Cables - Shifting - Components
I think these are better for a vintage look, and they work just as well.
VO Metallic Braid Derailleur Cable Kits - Cables - Shifting - Components
I think these are better for a vintage look, and they work just as well.
06-02-17, 11:07 AM
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Ready for a short test ride. Will tape handlebar once sure of lever placement, and give it a better go when new tires are fitted...
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06-02-17, 11:15 AM
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06-02-17, 01:23 PM
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Careful.
Not so red hot for Campy 9/10 speed systems or discs. As always, ymmv.
Not so red hot for Campy 9/10 speed systems or discs. As always, ymmv.
I was going to use Jagwire Titanium on my latest build, but then I found these for half the price:
VO Metallic Braid Derailleur Cable Kits - Cables - Shifting - Components
I think these are better for a vintage look, and they work just as well.
VO Metallic Braid Derailleur Cable Kits - Cables - Shifting - Components
I think these are better for a vintage look, and they work just as well.
06-02-17, 02:12 PM
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06-02-17, 03:48 PM
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Besides the Voyageur build which has a thread about it, switching some groups of 2 frames.
My 91 Formula Race Gazelle has had this 90's Shimano 105 group for about 2 yrs. they are coming off and going to my 88 Schwinn Tempo. The Gazelle is getting a 10 speed Campy mix ( Veloce, Daytona, Chorus )
My 91 Formula Race Gazelle has had this 90's Shimano 105 group for about 2 yrs. they are coming off and going to my 88 Schwinn Tempo. The Gazelle is getting a 10 speed Campy mix ( Veloce, Daytona, Chorus )
06-02-17, 05:38 PM
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[QUOTE=Wileyone;19625836]
Yes, white bar tape would pick up the Cinelli graphics on the bike very well and always compliments blue.