Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
11-11-14, 06:29 PM
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Oops! Forgot to post the final pics of the '93 RB-1 8 speed. Everything purchased separately over a several year span to wind up with one that was equipped pretty close to original:
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11-12-14, 12:40 AM
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I had to completely disregard Shimano for this reason when I revamped my Ron Cooper a couple of years ago. (Shimano cranks were even uglier then than they are now!) Some people swear by Campag Athena silver cranks for a classic look, but I decided that the SRAM Force cranks were just as nice, if you don't mind a bit of carbon. (The shape of the cranks and rings is still pretty classic, compared to the more modern looking SRAM Red cranks.) If anything I think the latest version is slightly less attractive, but this is the SRAM Force 2010 I have on mine.
11-14-14, 05:42 AM
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This topic inspired me for classic looking road bike. So there is what I have built.
Progress of build here:
Fausto Coppi - Pedal Room
Progress of build here:
Fausto Coppi - Pedal Room
11-14-14, 05:56 AM
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Welcome to the forum, and what a great build.
In my experience, photos don't do those colors/chrome justice.
I'll bet it's super nice in person.
Very nice setup, especially looks good for riding tops and drops.
You don't see that very often.
Classic bike, great retro/STI build. This is a great thread, continuously.
In my experience, photos don't do those colors/chrome justice.
I'll bet it's super nice in person.
Very nice setup, especially looks good for riding tops and drops.
You don't see that very often.
Classic bike, great retro/STI build. This is a great thread, continuously.
11-14-14, 07:28 AM
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I just went back through the last couple of pages. The stunners just keep coming! It doesn't matter if it is one with a garish paint job like the Repco or the Bottecchia. Or one of the solids like the RB-1, the Trek or the Coppi. They are all great! Great job people!
11-14-14, 09:38 AM
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Thanks alot guys! It is really very comfortable bike indeed. For summer it will be equipped with spds. For now left those mks pedals on because lack of overshoes in near freezing temperatures makes riding it fast but unpleasant experience.
11-14-14, 04:53 PM
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I like how you matched white cables with the white lettering on the frame - looks really great!
11-15-14, 05:37 PM
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My friend Kirk rescued a Tommaso from being tossed.
He's done very well at it, just waiting on new decals. The weight, wow; it's a beauty.
He could easily go lighter, but heck, at 19.2 lbs, already right there with anything.
He's done very well at it, just waiting on new decals. The weight, wow; it's a beauty.
He could easily go lighter, but heck, at 19.2 lbs, already right there with anything.
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11-16-14, 08:19 PM
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^some of us are "old gheezhers". What are "sunny snaps"?
11-16-14, 10:27 PM
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11-17-14, 04:34 AM
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11-18-14, 02:16 AM
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11-18-14, 05:24 AM
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I kind of upgraded my Merckx as well. Now with Grammo stem and Cosmic pro la wheels.
Eddy Merckx MX-Leader by Zieleman, on Flickr
Eddy Merckx MX-Leader by Zieleman, on Flickr
Eddy Merckx MX-Leader by Zieleman, on FlickrEddy Merckx MX-Leader by Zieleman, on Flickr
11-18-14, 01:22 PM
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^that merckx wears 'm well @Zieleman! Will you bringing it along on saturday?