1984 Benotto Modelo 3000
07-18-20, 08:11 PM
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Thank you Van! This one was fun in that, I mostly just let the bike build itself. I didn’t invest too much “design” into it. And I’m really pleased with the result.
My to-do list is pretty short:
• Adjust front brake toe-in
• Adjust mechs
• Repack pedals
After that, it’s down to adding toe cages, a saddle bag, a bottle cage, and wrapping the bars!
In the meantime, it’s still very rideable:
My to-do list is pretty short:
• Adjust front brake toe-in
• Adjust mechs
• Repack pedals
After that, it’s down to adding toe cages, a saddle bag, a bottle cage, and wrapping the bars!
In the meantime, it’s still very rideable:
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07-18-20, 09:42 PM
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deux jambes can I ask what your preferred process is for stripping the paint? I think I’m going to go the “naked” route on my Cannondale.
07-19-20, 12:12 AM
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deux jambes can I ask what your preferred process is for stripping the paint? I think I’m going to go the “naked” route on my Cannondale.
I used Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Stripper. I simply followed the instructions for brushing it on in one direction, and letting it sit for fifteen minutes or longer.
I used an old plastic gift card to scrape away the paint in most areas. In tight spots I used fine steel wool. A soft wire brush might have been handy here and there, but I went ahead without one. I’d say it took about 3 or four applications to get it done. Followed that up with a mineral spirts wipe down, a little detail sanding and scraping where necessary, and a small amount of polish sanding.
To finish, I wiped everything down with a generous dose of WD-40, and then ragged that off.
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I can’t say that I really have a preferred method since this is the first frame I’ve ever stripped the paint from. What I can say is that the method I did use worked well.
I used Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Stripper. I simply followed the instructions for brushing it on in one direction, and letting it sit for fifteen minutes or longer.
I used an old plastic gift card to scrape away the paint in most areas. In tight spots I used fine steel wool. A soft wire brush might have been handy here and there, but I went ahead without one. I’d say it took about 3 or four applications to get it done. Followed that up with a mineral spirts wipe down, a little detail sanding and scraping where necessary, and a small amount of polish sanding.
To finish, I wiped everything down with a generous dose of WD-40, and then ragged that off.
I used Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Stripper. I simply followed the instructions for brushing it on in one direction, and letting it sit for fifteen minutes or longer.
I used an old plastic gift card to scrape away the paint in most areas. In tight spots I used fine steel wool. A soft wire brush might have been handy here and there, but I went ahead without one. I’d say it took about 3 or four applications to get it done. Followed that up with a mineral spirts wipe down, a little detail sanding and scraping where necessary, and a small amount of polish sanding.
To finish, I wiped everything down with a generous dose of WD-40, and then ragged that off.
07-20-20, 07:09 PM
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This bike rides spectacular. Never before have I been able to enjoy this same level of pure enjoyment in overall ride feel in any other bike I’ve owned.
I think it’s the combination of tight geometry, full Columbus SL tubing, and fast rolling supple tires. Add snappy shifting to that equation, and you’ll understand why I’m I’m in love!
I’ve ridden more in the past few days than I have in the past few months.
Anyhow, as with any new build goes, some minor adjustments needed addressing. So today dialed in the headset, gave both the front and rear calipers a little toe-in, and set the derailleur parameters just so.
Rebuilt the pedals.
A few finishing touches were also taken care of by crimping on cable ends, and adding a bottle cage.
And finally I checked the air on my second hand tires. They’re holding great. Only needed a strokes of the pump.
I’m going to keep riding it as is until my next weekend. I want to make sure I like the break lever placement. And so far I do. The next photos I share at that point should be with the bars wrapped
This bike rides spectacular. Never before have I been able to enjoy this same level of pure enjoyment in overall ride feel in any other bike I’ve owned.
I think it’s the combination of tight geometry, full Columbus SL tubing, and fast rolling supple tires. Add snappy shifting to that equation, and you’ll understand why I’m I’m in love!
I’ve ridden more in the past few days than I have in the past few months.
Anyhow, as with any new build goes, some minor adjustments needed addressing. So today dialed in the headset, gave both the front and rear calipers a little toe-in, and set the derailleur parameters just so.
Rebuilt the pedals.
A few finishing touches were also taken care of by crimping on cable ends, and adding a bottle cage.
And finally I checked the air on my second hand tires. They’re holding great. Only needed a strokes of the pump.
I’m going to keep riding it as is until my next weekend. I want to make sure I like the break lever placement. And so far I do. The next photos I share at that point should be with the bars wrapped
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07-25-20, 03:15 PM
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After a week of riding, I’ve found the most comfortable placement for the brake levers. And today I sealed the deal by wrapping the bars:
Also, to add a little interest, the frame got a single decal:
Also, to add a little interest, the frame got a single decal:
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