New Video Crank Addict's Teledyne!
10-30-19, 12:04 PM
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New Video Crank Addict's Teledyne!
Hey guys,
During the Chicago area ride Crank Addict brought his Teledyne over. We did a video of it. Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwVE...ature=youtu.be
JJ
During the Chicago area ride Crank Addict brought his Teledyne over. We did a video of it. Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwVE...ature=youtu.be
JJ
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10-30-19, 12:19 PM
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Very fine frame and build. I love the black quill bolt. Nice job @crank_addict.
10-30-19, 12:32 PM
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Nice bike and video. Having seen the bike in person it's even more stunning than a computer screen can convey, despite a great video job. I think the neatest part is that it's a rider.
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10-30-19, 04:25 PM
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Great video. Cool bike cave
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I had the pleasure of riding with Scott during Coppi Cententario and admiring that bike. Cool bike, cool guy
11-01-19, 11:52 AM
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Thank you, fellows for the kind comments.
Especially to 'one take John' for his adlib and quick, let's make a vid. Lol
Anyways for the topic of bike, for me its surely an interesting one. The origin, why it was made, its Russian sourced tubing, etc..
I also wanted to experience it, though make it very usable, reliable yet retain some vintage character. That being friction shifters, the saddle, toe clips and top feed brake cable levers. A typical higher spoke count wheelset, high flange hub with tubular hoops.
Its an honest tick under 18 lbs. complete as shown though helped by little unseen goodies as titanium and aluminum fasteners.
The trick Omni Racer bottom bracket plus the pedals are a mix blend of pieces to make them most lightweight. The 1st gen Dura Ace large flange hubs are fitted with aftermarket titanium axles plus skewers. Another item is the stem with modified hardware - Cinelli ally draw bolt, Ti bar clamp screw and a custom machined quill wedge in aluminum but with steel thread insert. The wedge is extra long to distribute locking force against the thin Teledyne fork tube, another weak area of these forks.
I intentionally wanted a slight smaller frame for what I normally ride, this to lower its torsional traits. Gearing is all about spinning, less mashing to avoid stressing the prone areas of these Teledynes.
Its a capable rider that requires some confidence and adjusting as well. With the granny gear, you're spinning but greatly sacrificing speed getting to the top. Of course, one could shift up but again, I don't think its too kind for this frame.
Descending at speed is another with some learning 'curve'. The wheelset possibly helps the frames handling character but the bigger issue is fork flexing under braking. Typically a front brake does the majority though this bike requires more rear bias.
Hard to describe but its a rewarding machine, only if you understand it and adjust ones riding style. Very satisfied with comfort and could see this bike one of the first out in early season rides.
Cheers~
Especially to 'one take John' for his adlib and quick, let's make a vid. Lol
Anyways for the topic of bike, for me its surely an interesting one. The origin, why it was made, its Russian sourced tubing, etc..
I also wanted to experience it, though make it very usable, reliable yet retain some vintage character. That being friction shifters, the saddle, toe clips and top feed brake cable levers. A typical higher spoke count wheelset, high flange hub with tubular hoops.
Its an honest tick under 18 lbs. complete as shown though helped by little unseen goodies as titanium and aluminum fasteners.
The trick Omni Racer bottom bracket plus the pedals are a mix blend of pieces to make them most lightweight. The 1st gen Dura Ace large flange hubs are fitted with aftermarket titanium axles plus skewers. Another item is the stem with modified hardware - Cinelli ally draw bolt, Ti bar clamp screw and a custom machined quill wedge in aluminum but with steel thread insert. The wedge is extra long to distribute locking force against the thin Teledyne fork tube, another weak area of these forks.
I intentionally wanted a slight smaller frame for what I normally ride, this to lower its torsional traits. Gearing is all about spinning, less mashing to avoid stressing the prone areas of these Teledynes.
Its a capable rider that requires some confidence and adjusting as well. With the granny gear, you're spinning but greatly sacrificing speed getting to the top. Of course, one could shift up but again, I don't think its too kind for this frame.
Descending at speed is another with some learning 'curve'. The wheelset possibly helps the frames handling character but the bigger issue is fork flexing under braking. Typically a front brake does the majority though this bike requires more rear bias.
Hard to describe but its a rewarding machine, only if you understand it and adjust ones riding style. Very satisfied with comfort and could see this bike one of the first out in early season rides.
Cheers~
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11-01-19, 04:03 PM
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jjhabbs, I very much enjoy these close-up videos that you make of each bike. It’s also nice to see forum members appearing lately as well. I’m a truck Driver and I spend quite a bit of time waiting around for my departure times. These videos are wonderful for passing that time in an enjoyable manner. Thanks for that!
Crank_addict what an awesome bike!
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Sweet video John, and excellent bike Scott!!!
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Thank you, fellows for the kind comments.
Especially to 'one take John' for his adlib and quick, let's make a vid. Lol
Anyways for the topic of bike, for me its surely an interesting one. The origin, why it was made, its Russian sourced tubing, etc..
I also wanted to experience it, though make it very usable, reliable yet retain some vintage character. That being friction shifters, the saddle, toe clips and top feed brake cable levers. A typical higher spoke count wheelset, high flange hub with tubular hoops.
Its an honest tick under 18 lbs. complete as shown though helped by little unseen goodies as titanium and aluminum fasteners.
The trick Omni Racer bottom bracket plus the pedals are a mix blend of pieces to make them most lightweight. The 1st gen Dura Ace large flange hubs are fitted with aftermarket titanium axles plus skewers. Another item is the stem with modified hardware - Cinelli ally draw bolt, Ti bar clamp screw and a custom machined quill wedge in aluminum but with steel thread insert. The wedge is extra long to distribute locking force against the thin Teledyne fork tube, another weak area of these forks.
I intentionally wanted a slight smaller frame for what I normally ride, this to lower its torsional traits. Gearing is all about spinning, less mashing to avoid stressing the prone areas of these Teledynes.
Its a capable rider that requires some confidence and adjusting as well. With the granny gear, you're spinning but greatly sacrificing speed getting to the top. Of course, one could shift up but again, I don't think its too kind for this frame.
Descending at speed is another with some learning 'curve'. The wheelset possibly helps the frames handling character but the bigger issue is fork flexing under braking. Typically a front brake does the majority though this bike requires more rear bias.
Hard to describe but its a rewarding machine, only if you understand it and adjust ones riding style. Very satisfied with comfort and could see this bike one of the first out in early season rides.
Cheers~
Especially to 'one take John' for his adlib and quick, let's make a vid. Lol
Anyways for the topic of bike, for me its surely an interesting one. The origin, why it was made, its Russian sourced tubing, etc..
I also wanted to experience it, though make it very usable, reliable yet retain some vintage character. That being friction shifters, the saddle, toe clips and top feed brake cable levers. A typical higher spoke count wheelset, high flange hub with tubular hoops.
Its an honest tick under 18 lbs. complete as shown though helped by little unseen goodies as titanium and aluminum fasteners.
The trick Omni Racer bottom bracket plus the pedals are a mix blend of pieces to make them most lightweight. The 1st gen Dura Ace large flange hubs are fitted with aftermarket titanium axles plus skewers. Another item is the stem with modified hardware - Cinelli ally draw bolt, Ti bar clamp screw and a custom machined quill wedge in aluminum but with steel thread insert. The wedge is extra long to distribute locking force against the thin Teledyne fork tube, another weak area of these forks.
I intentionally wanted a slight smaller frame for what I normally ride, this to lower its torsional traits. Gearing is all about spinning, less mashing to avoid stressing the prone areas of these Teledynes.
Its a capable rider that requires some confidence and adjusting as well. With the granny gear, you're spinning but greatly sacrificing speed getting to the top. Of course, one could shift up but again, I don't think its too kind for this frame.
Descending at speed is another with some learning 'curve'. The wheelset possibly helps the frames handling character but the bigger issue is fork flexing under braking. Typically a front brake does the majority though this bike requires more rear bias.
Hard to describe but its a rewarding machine, only if you understand it and adjust ones riding style. Very satisfied with comfort and could see this bike one of the first out in early season rides.
Cheers~
JJ
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11-02-19, 07:20 PM
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A very amazing Teledyne, I really like the alpine gearing!!!
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Great story. Thanks for posting.
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Very nice! I enjoy all of your videos of your fantastic bike collection as well as the guest spots.
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