“Golden Anniversary Ride” bike: 1974 Legnano
05-21-24, 06:45 AM
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As seen on the For Sale sub-forum, just scored crank dust caps which this bike probably has not had in a long time.
(a) I guess another argument for only showing bikes from the NDS!
(b) Not sure how that happened, why would he have replaced them? Hmm, the owner says the bike originally had tubulars, perhaps instead of replacing the hubs to the 27" rims, bought a second set of complete wheels a few years later, thus the curved QR's? I might look around and see if I have straight skewers around somewhere.
Based on some of the comments here at BF on my other projects, I decided to try lower cables. In this case, 5" above the bar. It does not look too odd to me, and I presume I won't find any issues (cable binding) on the test ride, so I can leave them at this lower height.
(a) I guess another argument for only showing bikes from the NDS!
(b) Not sure how that happened, why would he have replaced them? Hmm, the owner says the bike originally had tubulars, perhaps instead of replacing the hubs to the 27" rims, bought a second set of complete wheels a few years later, thus the curved QR's? I might look around and see if I have straight skewers around somewhere.
Based on some of the comments here at BF on my other projects, I decided to try lower cables. In this case, 5" above the bar. It does not look too odd to me, and I presume I won't find any issues (cable binding) on the test ride, so I can leave them at this lower height.
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As seen on the For Sale sub-forum, just scored crank dust caps which this bike probably has not had in a long time.
(a) I guess another argument for only showing bikes from the NDS!
(b) Not sure how that happened, why would he have replaced them? Hmm, the owner says the bike originally had tubulars, perhaps instead of replacing the hubs to the 27" rims, bought a second set of complete wheels a few years later, thus the curved QR's? I might look around and see if I have straight skewers around somewhere.
Based on some of the comments here at BF on my other projects, I decided to try lower cables. In this case, 5" above the bar. It does not look too odd to me, and I presume I won't find any issues (cable binding) on the test ride, so I can leave them at this lower height.
(a) I guess another argument for only showing bikes from the NDS!
(b) Not sure how that happened, why would he have replaced them? Hmm, the owner says the bike originally had tubulars, perhaps instead of replacing the hubs to the 27" rims, bought a second set of complete wheels a few years later, thus the curved QR's? I might look around and see if I have straight skewers around somewhere.
Based on some of the comments here at BF on my other projects, I decided to try lower cables. In this case, 5" above the bar. It does not look too odd to me, and I presume I won't find any issues (cable binding) on the test ride, so I can leave them at this lower height.
the CPSC compliant skewers have different cone shaped nuts as well -
so NDS images not safe either
Brits were famous/notorious for setting up some bikes with big cable loops for photo shoots
evidently it was thought more striking...
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The shakedown ride was successful, the only thing I found loose was the saddle was loose in the seat post clamp (I hope there’s a special Bolgia in The Infernofor the designer of Campagnolo’s infernal seat post). A pair of crank arm dust caps arrived and installed, all the bolts rechecked, I kinda ran out of things to fiddle with. The bike rides nice; a little less frenetic than the Peugeot, for instance (41" wheelbase helps?)
Well, I think the three Golden Anniversary Ride bikes are done, the only thing left is to get all four of us together (three local, one in Minneapolis). As with any of the bike projects, I know more now than when I started. The number of BF members that provided solutions, insight or just plain moral support... probably too many to mention. Some of the otherwise unlocatable parts I needed came from (sorry, I could not find a tutorial on how to “mention”): sloar, benotto biker, Mad Honk, Catnap, pastorbobnlnh, Kilroy1988, marius.suiram, AdventureManCO, and Piff (did I miss any?) Also a few eBay sellers, Amazon, Velo Orange, Bike Tires Direct, Chaser industries, Wheels Manufacturing, Greg Softley of Cyclomondo, Performance Bicycle, Carson City Bike Shop, and the motorcycle painter RC Cycles. Thank you, every one!
Well, I think the three Golden Anniversary Ride bikes are done, the only thing left is to get all four of us together (three local, one in Minneapolis). As with any of the bike projects, I know more now than when I started. The number of BF members that provided solutions, insight or just plain moral support... probably too many to mention. Some of the otherwise unlocatable parts I needed came from (sorry, I could not find a tutorial on how to “mention”): sloar, benotto biker, Mad Honk, Catnap, pastorbobnlnh, Kilroy1988, marius.suiram, AdventureManCO, and Piff (did I miss any?) Also a few eBay sellers, Amazon, Velo Orange, Bike Tires Direct, Chaser industries, Wheels Manufacturing, Greg Softley of Cyclomondo, Performance Bicycle, Carson City Bike Shop, and the motorcycle painter RC Cycles. Thank you, every one!
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The shakedown ride was successful, the only thing I found loose was the saddle was loose in the seat post clamp (I hope there’s a special Bolgia in The Infernofor the designer of Campagnolo’s infernal seat post). A pair of crank arm dust caps arrived and installed, all the bolts rechecked, I kinda ran out of things to fiddle with. The bike rides nice; a little less frenetic than the Peugeot, for instance (41" wheelbase helps?)
Well, I think the three Golden Anniversary Ride bikes are done, the only thing left is to get all four of us together (three local, one in Minneapolis). As with any of the bike projects, I know more now than when I started. The number of BF members that provided solutions, insight or just plain moral support... probably too many to mention. Some of the otherwise unlocatable parts I needed came from (sorry, I could not find a tutorial on how to “mention”): sloar, benotto biker, Mad Honk, Catnap, pastorbobnlnh, Kilroy1988, marius.suiram, AdventureManCO, and Piff (did I miss any?) Also a few eBay sellers, Amazon, Velo Orange, Bike Tires Direct, Chaser industries, Wheels Manufacturing, Greg Softley of Cyclomondo, Performance Bicycle, Carson City Bike Shop, and the motorcycle painter RC Cycles. Thank you, every one!
Well, I think the three Golden Anniversary Ride bikes are done, the only thing left is to get all four of us together (three local, one in Minneapolis). As with any of the bike projects, I know more now than when I started. The number of BF members that provided solutions, insight or just plain moral support... probably too many to mention. Some of the otherwise unlocatable parts I needed came from (sorry, I could not find a tutorial on how to “mention”): sloar, benotto biker, Mad Honk, Catnap, pastorbobnlnh, Kilroy1988, marius.suiram, AdventureManCO, and Piff (did I miss any?) Also a few eBay sellers, Amazon, Velo Orange, Bike Tires Direct, Chaser industries, Wheels Manufacturing, Greg Softley of Cyclomondo, Performance Bicycle, Carson City Bike Shop, and the motorcycle painter RC Cycles. Thank you, every one!
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yes, indeed!
i vote you make a video of the event in the best traditions of member jjhabbs
should friends not seem to appreciate the thought, care and work you have put into the three machines you can show them the respective forum threads
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). What I am hoping for is that she rides with us when the time comes and films it all.
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I hope I don't miss the post about the ride. The refurbs have been fun to watch.
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Anyway, I certainly did not expect THIS, although perhaps I should have. Finishing up, the owner of one bike (the Falcon, as it turns out) had been pressing for a final total on what I spent. That done, he said he'd get a check to me right away. A couple of weeks passed, and I was starting to worry about the postal service losing it, then there was a small box in my mailbox. Box? Perhaps he finally got the head badge off that other Falcon to send to me. Nope. Inside was the check, and...
Well, that made me feel a little better about the hours spent!
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I hope to at least post a link to any YouTube video; I suspect not until late summer or early autumn.
Anyway, I certainly did not expect THIS, although perhaps I should have. Finishing up, the owner of one bike (the Falcon, as it turns out) had been pressing for a final total on what I spent. That done, he said he'd get a check to me right away. A couple of weeks passed, and I was starting to worry about the postal service losing it, then there was a small box in my mailbox. Box? Perhaps he finally got the head badge off that other Falcon to send to me. Nope. Inside was the check, and...
Well, that made me feel a little better about the hours spent!
Anyway, I certainly did not expect THIS, although perhaps I should have. Finishing up, the owner of one bike (the Falcon, as it turns out) had been pressing for a final total on what I spent. That done, he said he'd get a check to me right away. A couple of weeks passed, and I was starting to worry about the postal service losing it, then there was a small box in my mailbox. Box? Perhaps he finally got the head badge off that other Falcon to send to me. Nope. Inside was the check, and...
Well, that made me feel a little better about the hours spent!
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Bravo!!
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I wonder how long ago the little casting on the trophy was made? Looks like toe straps, Campy derailleur, leather strap hemet, spare tubular under the seat (and no brakes). Juvela can probably identify by the type of lugs...
With a couple of shakedown rides and retightening done, I am seriously tempted to take The Problem Child on a 30-mile club ride tomorrow.
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you certainly did a fantabulous job on all three restos!
them be one lucky bunch o' friends to receive your efforts.
trophy bike: unable to identify lugs but brake cable clips appear Rampinelli
distinctive chainset with asymmetrical spider
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you certainly did a fantabulous job on all three restos!
them be one lucky bunch o' friends to receive your efforts.
trophy bike: unable to identify lugs but brake cable clips appear Rampinelli
distinctive chainset with asymmetrical spider
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