Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
10-07-09, 04:04 PM
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
I know this isn't strictly C&V anymore, but I wanted to post a few pictures and thank a couple of C&Vers. Thanks to Richard (23skiddoo) for the front derailleur trade, Evan (fastev) for the fork and headset at a steal, and a huge HUGE HUGE thank you to Victor (vjp) for the very elusive Cyclops decals.
It's 7 speed Shimano 600 with an Ultegra/Open Pro wheel set. Some day when I happen upon the right head set and seat post, I'll put the original fork on and get it more c&v, but I'm quite happy with the ride like this and in no particular hurry. This was my first time putting on decals and the only one that I majorly bungled is hidden behind the bottle cage (didn't quite account for the bottle boss and things went a bit pear shaped).
It's 7 speed Shimano 600 with an Ultegra/Open Pro wheel set. Some day when I happen upon the right head set and seat post, I'll put the original fork on and get it more c&v, but I'm quite happy with the ride like this and in no particular hurry. This was my first time putting on decals and the only one that I majorly bungled is hidden behind the bottle cage (didn't quite account for the bottle boss and things went a bit pear shaped).
10-07-09, 04:10 PM
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Austin Texas? Cyclops is Canadian! Wicked build!
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10-07-09, 05:28 PM
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oolala, nice
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10-07-09, 05:36 PM
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Wow! That's a great lookin' bike...Nice job!
10-07-09, 06:23 PM
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That's a home run! I think you did a great job with the decals. I am going down the same road with my Casati, and this gives me hope that I can pull it off. Just super.
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My goal...
Long have I lusted for a Cyclops. They are indeed Canadian built and very nice bicycles. You are very fortunate to have the bike (but you already know that, I'm sure). Nice build.
10-08-09, 05:53 PM
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10-12-09, 02:27 PM
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Things have been a bit too wet for me to take it out for a real ride in this configuration (also it's my soccer season and I have to take it a easy on the weekends since I have games on Monday nights). I've just done a shakedown ride, but I'm loving it so far. The decals definitely make it go faster.
