Picked up a Miami Vice Ironman today.
07-23-10, 06:23 PM
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Picked up a Miami Vice Ironman today.
This one was the result of following up on a somewhat cryptic CL ad. It turns out that the bike was owned by the uncle of the seller. The uncle was a rider who passed away 18 years ago and the bike has been stored in the attic since. Except for two paint scrapes, probably from storage, it is all stock and cherry. All 105/6-speed.
It is a size up from my usual 56, but I think it will ride. Now it needs to be stripped, cleaned, and rebuilt -- when the mancave is cooler or maybe upstairs in my study.
It is a size up from my usual 56, but I think it will ride. Now it needs to be stripped, cleaned, and rebuilt -- when the mancave is cooler or maybe upstairs in my study.
07-23-10, 06:36 PM
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Complete with a matching silca too!!! Oh man....I must resist the urge to be ridiculously jealous! 
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07-23-10, 06:52 PM
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Now to figure out what to do with it.
I know I'll use Deda tape because it is an almost perfect match with the yellow/gold.
But what saddle. I'm thinking modern here. Maybe a white Nashbar Fizik clone.
And, since I've got three extra sets of Tricolor 600 DR's and DT shifters sitting around, maybe an upgrade.
Finally, with a spare Titan 126mm freehub wheel sitting around, an upgrade to 8-speed?
I know I'll use Deda tape because it is an almost perfect match with the yellow/gold.
But what saddle. I'm thinking modern here. Maybe a white Nashbar Fizik clone.
And, since I've got three extra sets of Tricolor 600 DR's and DT shifters sitting around, maybe an upgrade.
Finally, with a spare Titan 126mm freehub wheel sitting around, an upgrade to 8-speed?
07-23-10, 07:04 PM
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Steel is real, baby!
How long is that stem?? 120? Don't often see a long stem on a tall bike...
Good find, though!
Good find, though!
07-23-10, 07:12 PM
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Saw that one on CL. Mind me asking how much you talked the seller down to?
07-23-10, 07:27 PM
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Now to figure out what to do with it.
I know I'll use Deda tape because it is an almost perfect match with the yellow/gold.
But what saddle. Selle Italia Gel Trimatic, or Selle Italia Fusion. Same color yellow.
I'm thinking modern here. Maybe a white Nashbar Fizik clone.
And, since I've got three extra sets of Tricolor 600 DR's and DT shifters sitting around, maybe an upgrade. +1
Finally, with a spare Titan 126mm freehub wheel sitting around, an upgrade to 8-speed?
I know I'll use Deda tape because it is an almost perfect match with the yellow/gold.
But what saddle. Selle Italia Gel Trimatic, or Selle Italia Fusion. Same color yellow.
I'm thinking modern here. Maybe a white Nashbar Fizik clone.
And, since I've got three extra sets of Tricolor 600 DR's and DT shifters sitting around, maybe an upgrade. +1
Finally, with a spare Titan 126mm freehub wheel sitting around, an upgrade to 8-speed?
See what happens when you behave all year? Santa brings you an Ironman.
07-23-10, 07:33 PM
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PS, it's in my size, too. I really wish I'd had room in the stable - would have totally called on this one.
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Now to figure out what to do with it.
I know I'll use Deda tape because it is an almost perfect match with the yellow/gold.
But what saddle. I'm thinking modern here. Maybe a white Nashbar Fizik clone.
And, since I've got three extra sets of Tricolor 600 DR's and DT shifters sitting around, maybe an upgrade.
Finally, with a spare Titan 126mm freehub wheel sitting around, an upgrade to 8-speed?
I know I'll use Deda tape because it is an almost perfect match with the yellow/gold.
But what saddle. I'm thinking modern here. Maybe a white Nashbar Fizik clone.
And, since I've got three extra sets of Tricolor 600 DR's and DT shifters sitting around, maybe an upgrade.
Finally, with a spare Titan 126mm freehub wheel sitting around, an upgrade to 8-speed?
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07-23-10, 07:51 PM
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I understand your opinion. But I might ride this one a good deal, which, as discussed in the performance thread, brings in other considerations.
07-23-10, 08:15 PM
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That is another score RFC.
And once again, I saw that ad, but I was too slow. It certainly looks sweet.
But I don't think it is is a 58cm. I think it might be a 60cm-- but maybe the pump is throwing me off. This is my 58cm
And once again, I saw that ad, but I was too slow. It certainly looks sweet.
But I don't think it is is a 58cm. I think it might be a 60cm-- but maybe the pump is throwing me off. This is my 58cm
07-23-10, 09:53 PM
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Other that the saddle this looks stock. Very well done, sir!
as far as the size goes, I would have to agree... this looks more like a 60 from here. Here is my 56 (as I got it with pump) :
Other that the saddle this looks stock. Very well done, sir!
as far as the size goes, I would have to agree... this looks more like a 60 from here. Here is my 56 (as I got it with pump) :
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07-23-10, 10:02 PM
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If it fits, 8sp tricolor with brifters is very very appropriate (make sure that the brakes are dual pivot - super SLR in Shimano talk- otherwise it will be a bear to set up the lever pressure correctly with the brifters) . The only thing that would top that (in my book) is 8sp Record with ergos. But if you can deal with the Shimano brifter ergonomics (pun intended), you are more than set
07-23-10, 10:24 PM
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make sure that it fits first. And the other thing you need to know (from a newbie in those bikes) is that the stock handlebars are way wider (like a couple sizes bigger) than one is used to ride in most road bikes (mine -56cm- came with a 440).
If it fits, 8sp tricolor with brifters is very very appropriate (make sure that the brakes are dual pivot - super SLR in Shimano talk- otherwise it will be a bear to set up the lever pressure correctly with the brifters) . The only thing that would top that (in my book) is 8sp Record with ergos. But if you can deal with the Shimano brifter ergonomics (pun intended), you are more than set
If it fits, 8sp tricolor with brifters is very very appropriate (make sure that the brakes are dual pivot - super SLR in Shimano talk- otherwise it will be a bear to set up the lever pressure correctly with the brifters) . The only thing that would top that (in my book) is 8sp Record with ergos. But if you can deal with the Shimano brifter ergonomics (pun intended), you are more than set
BTW, I didn't realize that old style calipers were a problem with brifters.
07-23-10, 10:57 PM
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Nice acquisition! It's in great shape and decent price too.
Looks to be 58cm IMO, as compared to my 58cm Raleigh Technium frame.
105-1050 can handle up to 7 spd if you have the components to do a swap w/o going to 130mm.
But I can see the lure to go all 8 spd ultegra.
Looks to be 58cm IMO, as compared to my 58cm Raleigh Technium frame.
105-1050 can handle up to 7 spd if you have the components to do a swap w/o going to 130mm.
But I can see the lure to go all 8 spd ultegra.
07-23-10, 11:00 PM
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Thanks. All good advice. Yes, it measures out 58.5 ST, 57.5 TT. There is adequate standover without joining the ball bouncing contingent of this forum who I have often maliciously maligned and tainted. Also, I can replicate my cockpit measurements. I will pump it up this weekend, install a good saddle and check it out.
BTW, I didn't realize that old style calipers were a problem with brifters.
BTW, I didn't realize that old style calipers were a problem with brifters.
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07-23-10, 11:25 PM
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very nice find! its a really great bike, have fun with it, but my opinion is to keep her original
07-23-10, 11:27 PM
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oh yea +1 on the white seat, gonna switch mine out soon
07-24-10, 01:55 AM
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