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Old 11-30-18, 06:13 AM
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Old 11-30-18, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrome Molly
Solid.
Absolutely solid.
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Old 11-30-18, 06:59 AM
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Ace climbers. Tall Ace Climbers.

Very TACtical, MERZiac.

Originally Posted by merziac
May have put these here already but not sure so what the heck. Both came to me already "upgraded", it's all good, would have bought them either way. Pretty sure they were done by the same guru who actually worked for Merz at some point.


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Old 11-30-18, 07:01 AM
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Oh, Canada.
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I was inspired by canyoneagle's Zullo and put some 11 speed bits on the Marinoni to tide me over until I get a new frame.
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Old 11-30-18, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by John HP


I was inspired by canyoneagle's Zullo and put some 11 speed bits on the Marinoni to tide me over until I get a new frame.
Very nice, I would be inspired to get a new Marinoni and keep this one just like it is.
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Old 11-30-18, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jaseyjase
1999 Klein Quantum / SRAM Red / Fulcrum Racing 1s
Yes, please.
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Old 11-30-18, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Ace climbers. Tall Ace Climbers.

Very TACtical, MERZiac.
Tx, the silver one actually got even more granny for Crater lake, I got nothing for any hills so I need a lot of help, one bum knee and no love for hills at all.


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Old 11-30-18, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jaseyjase
1999 Klein Quantum / SRAM Red / Fulcrum Racing 1s






Bad@ss!!! I want it.

I think my next bike will be a black bike with gumwalls.
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Old 12-02-18, 08:19 PM
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The all-black with Gumwall/tan wall/whatever look is a very very good look, IMO. I suppose, haha, we can call a 19 year old 1999-era bike vintage or perhaps vintage enough (the frame angles are certainly traditional, and it still rocks a quill stem), but dang, that thing is HOT. Devastatingly good looking bike!
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Old 12-03-18, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by chrome molly
solid.
Originally Posted by robbietunes
absolutely solid.
Originally Posted by sir_name
yes, please.
Originally Posted by harborbands
bad@ss!!! I want it.
Originally Posted by riddleofsteel
dang, that thing is hot. devastatingly good looking bike!
Cheers fellas!

I agree the frame technically shouldnt make the cut as it didnt come with DT shifters, but hopefully the quill stem sort of gives it a pass


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Old 12-12-18, 08:53 PM
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cold setting vs dropout setting

I am running a 126 Raleigh GS Comp with Dura Ace 9 speed. Great bike, my favorite ever, I'll get some pics up. Fine, no sweat, but the dropouts are at a slight angle due to spreading. I'm thinking of not cold setting the frame, but bending and aligning the dropouts to be parallel.

Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
I've never cold set a frame. Dozens of 126 frames to 130 wheelsets, and only a couple of skinned knuckles, knock on wood. Once you've done a rear wheels swap a few times, it's pretty straightforward. Lift and separate. I think I saw that on TV when I was younger.
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Old 12-13-18, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ski4bob
Love the Tenax frames. Here's my Premis which also has nothing on it that is original. They are great frames.
Every time I see a Premis in this colorway I kind of kick myself for not buying the one that was for sale here earlier this summer.

Absolutely stunning!
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Old 12-13-18, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rockdoc
I am running a 126 Raleigh GS Comp with Dura Ace 9 speed. Great bike, my favorite ever, I'll get some pics up. Fine, no sweat, but the dropouts are at a slight angle due to spreading. I'm thinking of not cold setting the frame, but bending and aligning the dropouts to be parallel.
Good luck. One piece of advice---once you apply the pressure hard enough to bend the steel, it's easy to go too far. That's why I liked "RJ the Bike Guy's" threaded rod method of cold setting on his YouTube channel. It's much gentler than Sheldon Brown's 2x4 lumber lever method.

I find a frame alignment gauge to be a necessity for this stuff (probably $50 new?). And drop out alignment tools (which are outrageously expensive). I built my dropout alignment tools out of threaded rods, nuts, washers, and wingnuts, and they do the job (also an "RJ the Bike Guy" video shows how to make these).
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Old 12-13-18, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HarborBandS
Good luck. One piece of advice---once you apply the pressure hard enough to bend the steel, it's easy to go too far. That's why I liked "RJ the Bike Guy's" threaded rod method of cold setting on his YouTube channel. It's much gentler than Sheldon Brown's 2x4 lumber lever method.

I find a frame alignment gauge to be a necessity for this stuff (probably $50 new?). And drop out alignment tools (which are outrageously expensive). I built my dropout alignment tools out of threaded rods, nuts, washers, and wingnuts, and they do the job (also an "RJ the Bike Guy" video shows how to make these).
I have used pro dropout alignment tools when I was at a shop way back in a past life, and I've also used the threaded rod approach. I'm definitely leery of cold setting the rear triangle though.
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Old 12-17-18, 10:58 PM
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Started life 2x6 Campagnolo.
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Old 12-18-18, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel
The all-black with Gumwall/tan wall/whatever look is a very very good look, IMO. I suppose, haha, we can call a 19 year old 1999-era bike vintage or perhaps vintage enough (the frame angles are certainly traditional, and it still rocks a quill stem), but dang, that thing is HOT. Devastatingly good looking bike!
Gumwalls look good on just about anything. And I agree that 19 years old is pushing the limit in here...
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Old 12-18-18, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Started life 2x6 Campagnolo.
Nicely done. Clean looking. Perforated matchy matchy is always to my likey
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Old 01-10-19, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by boonie
With dura ace 7400 sti group





WOW...Lots of beautiful bike builds on here! I have always wanted to do this "old steel bike, modern component" thing for over 10 years and will be doing my first finally. I have to say, this one from 2017 is one of my favs for use of components. Everything just looks so well together...including the vintage crank, derailleurs, the tires, and especially, those brifters! Could have fooled anyone on this one as it looks like it came like this stock!
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Old 01-10-19, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blackcannon
WOW...Lots of beautiful bike builds on here! I have always wanted to do this "old steel bike, modern component" thing for over 10 years and will be doing my first finally. I have to say, this one from 2017 is one of my favs for use of components. Everything just looks so well together...including the vintage crank, derailleurs, the tires, and especially, those brifters! Could have fooled anyone on this one as it looks like it came like this stock!
Can't wait to see it. With prices across the pond a bit low, good time to pick up components and build one.
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Old 01-10-19, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by blackcannon
WOW...Lots of beautiful bike builds on here! I have always wanted to do this "old steel bike, modern component" thing for over 10 years and will be doing my first finally. I have to say, this one from 2017 is one of my favs for use of components. Everything just looks so well together...including the vintage crank, derailleurs, the tires, and especially, those brifters! Could have fooled anyone on this one as it looks like it came like this stock!
I think the Prologue with this paint scheme and decal set has held up well over the years, and it still looks "current" today.

Though the retro 80's decals on the more mid-range Columbus Tenax Schwinn's can be cool in their own way too.

The retro crank sets definitely look better. Modern cranks have just become quite ugly, unfortunately. But I still installed one recently because it just works phenomenally--very stiff and front shifts like butter.
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Old 01-10-19, 11:12 AM
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Mondonico - updated

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Old 01-10-19, 11:50 AM
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Oof, that is hot.
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@Caliwild

I agree, you did that frame right.
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Old 01-10-19, 12:52 PM
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@Caliwild Great job on the Mondonico!
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Old 01-10-19, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
i have a nice bike
beautiful Mondonico- love the use of chrome to break up the black frame and cockpit, and the sparing use of gold is a nice touch to be noticed but not overbearing. And really great rims!
What wheel QRs are those? They look like red levers(i can sorta see the front one), are they internal cam?
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