Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
09-12-10, 02:02 PM
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My early 1980s Ciocc San Cristobal road bike updated with first generation Look #PP65 clipless pedals, aero brake levers and a Selle SMP saddle:
09-12-10, 02:44 PM
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Nah, I'm "old school". I'll stick with my 1980s Campy Super Record derailleurs with down-tube mounted friction shifters. STI reminds me of automatic transmission on a car - no skill required to shift and when it malfunctions you're SOL!
09-12-10, 04:27 PM
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.......and then you said they require no skill to operate.
...... and in the case of my Campy shifters, I simply repair the worn-out, or damaged parts.
Even in the case of Shimano STI's, I keep a can of WD-40 to flush them out if there is an issue.
Cures many ills I have found.
Hardly SOL, my friend.
09-12-10, 04:46 PM
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"Don'worryaboutit"
09-12-10, 05:19 PM
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Sorry, I should have said STI requires "less skill", because that is the simple truth. There's no intended insult nor shame in that - that is after all one of the benefits of ever advancing cycling technology. If it wasn't a significant benefit then the Pros wouldn't use it, but it does have its drawbacks and advantages as does any advance. However, we all adapt and collectively embrace (for the most part).
So to recap - not planning on upgrading my otherwise-updated Ciocc to STI and genuinely sorry if I posted in the wrong thread (which I apparently did).
09-12-10, 06:03 PM
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^Not your fault at all. If you're not "in the know" (we were all there once), "STI/Ergo" is not a very informative term on its face. Honestly I have no idea what STI stands for. I prefer the term "brifter," since that at least provides some description of what the little gadget does.
09-12-10, 06:21 PM
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Well, STI is Shimano's version of integrated shifter/brake levers, I'm just saying the S in STI doesn't stand for Shimano it stands for System. Doesn't really make sense, I agree.
09-12-10, 07:21 PM
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09-14-10, 10:55 PM
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The RSX STI's are the only mechanical addition. I put them up so high because I guessing that this
lady, as a novice, will be riding the hoods. I sold it to her for $250. Fair price, I believe.
lady, as a novice, will be riding the hoods. I sold it to her for $250. Fair price, I believe.
09-15-10, 01:19 AM
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Finally got her rideable!
Haven't put my pedals on yet, just some temporary old ones to ride it around the block.
Unfortunately, i wasn't careful enough while taking photos & it blew over (damn kansas wind!), scratching my new bar tape & a bar plug. Oh well, she was far from perfect to begin with, frame has several different colors of blue touch up paint & "patina" on the chrome but they are only original once. I did use a NOS dura-ace BB, an aerodynamic Campy seat post, & a very cool "Pinarello" pantographed stem to top her off.
Looking forward to riding her lots but won't be able to for a few weeks due to moving house. Should be fun & she fits me perfectly based on a very short ride.
Link to her piccy (if it works):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/53107371@N07/4902488278
https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/...a49502f606.jpg
Haven't put my pedals on yet, just some temporary old ones to ride it around the block.
Unfortunately, i wasn't careful enough while taking photos & it blew over (damn kansas wind!), scratching my new bar tape & a bar plug. Oh well, she was far from perfect to begin with, frame has several different colors of blue touch up paint & "patina" on the chrome but they are only original once. I did use a NOS dura-ace BB, an aerodynamic Campy seat post, & a very cool "Pinarello" pantographed stem to top her off.
Looking forward to riding her lots but won't be able to for a few weeks due to moving house. Should be fun & she fits me perfectly based on a very short ride.
Link to her piccy (if it works):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/53107371@N07/4902488278
https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/...a49502f606.jpg
I am contemplating a very similar Pinarello build with a DA 7400 group. What brifters are you using, 8-speed?
09-15-10, 02:20 PM
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Update from page 39. I've added clipless pedals, tri-color dual-pivots, 3t evol hinged stem, polished the original SR Laprade seatpost, and moved the levers up for comfort/reach. I've put about 100 miles on it since I've finished it. I LOVE my bike!
51cm Scwhinn Paramount
Stronglight A9 headset
3T Evol stem
3T Mod Gran Prix bars
Campy Record Ergo levers 10sp
Bontrager tape
IRD cartridge BB
7410 crankset
7700 front and rear derailleurs
Sram 970 chain
Mavic Open Pros laced to 600 hubs w/ Conti Gatorskins
6403 dual pivot calipers
SR Laprade seatpost
Selle Italia Turbo saddle
Jagwire cables and housings
What a fun build, I can't wait to do another
51cm Scwhinn Paramount
Stronglight A9 headset
3T Evol stem
3T Mod Gran Prix bars
Campy Record Ergo levers 10sp
Bontrager tape
IRD cartridge BB
7410 crankset
7700 front and rear derailleurs
Sram 970 chain
Mavic Open Pros laced to 600 hubs w/ Conti Gatorskins
6403 dual pivot calipers
SR Laprade seatpost
Selle Italia Turbo saddle
Jagwire cables and housings
What a fun build, I can't wait to do another
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