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Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 966
Posted By ericlowney

It's a 1993/1994 Colnago Elegant with 8sp Chorus...

It's a 1993/1994 Colnago Elegant with 8sp Chorus (triple up front) and Mavic Wheels right now. I'd like to get rid of the triple as it's flat where I live, and go with maybe the 12sp to get one cog...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,524
Posted By ericlowney

Well I opted for the Carradice Cadet - it was the...

Well I opted for the Carradice Cadet - it was the smallest bag that I thought I could reasonably fit my laptop in. Tonight was my first ride with it installed and loaded, just a quick grocery run,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By ericlowney

Classic Cycles - Bainbridge, WA

Just wanted to put a plug in for this really cool bike shop if anyone is in the area. They have a bicycle museum with lots of vintage steel bikes and I was able to snag the last wool jersey they had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By ericlowney

Vintage Bicycle Shops Listing

At one point or another someone provided me with a website that had a fairly comprehensive listing of Velo / Vintage Bicycle Shops across the USA, but for the life of me I can't find that link and...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,524
Posted By ericlowney

I did some more research last night and I found...

I did some more research last night and I found that the Carradice Cadet will fit both on my saddle with the quick release bagman support and it also should squeeze between my handlebars as an extra...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-11-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,209
Posted By ericlowney

I run the Shimano M324 pedals on my classic bike,...

I run the Shimano M324 pedals on my classic bike, they kind of fit that vintage look/feel and one side is a platform while the other accepts SPD. I typically ride with SPD shoes, but it gives me the...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,280
Posted By ericlowney

I have debated moving closer to the ocean and...

I have debated moving closer to the ocean and further out of town which would stretch my commute from 7.5 miles each way to 25 miles each way. Currently commuting on an analog bike averaging 16.5mph...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

Just wanted to share an update picture. Cages,...

Just wanted to share an update picture. Cages, saddle, seat post, seat bag, stem, and handlebars are all changed and the bike is it’s final form! Hope to ride tomorrow to see how much better it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

Yeah I really liked the King Cage Iris cages, but...

Yeah I really liked the King Cage Iris cages, but ultimately just ordered the Elite Ciussi cages mostly based on the fact that they are Italian and seemed to 'fit' the Colnago theme. I have a Selle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

I believe you are correct, there are some deep...

I believe you are correct, there are some deep scratches on the forks. I may see what Alan thinks, I’ve been doing a little bit of research and it “appears” there is a spray on chrome finish that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

Just not much of a purple and pink guy but I keep...

Just not much of a purple and pink guy but I keep reminding myself it IS Italian and is not supposed to be subtle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

Update pic - I got new pedals, tires, tubes, and...

Update pic - I got new pedals, tires, tubes, and bar tape installed, dropped the stem a bit, and repaired the wheel with a busted spoke. I polished the deep scratches from the Campagnolo seat post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

Well thanks guys, you are making me feel a lot...

Well thanks guys, you are making me feel a lot better because when I saw the dent I was sick to my stomach. Then I found the peeling paint. And now I also found a spoke that pulled out of the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,931
Posted By ericlowney

New Bike Day - Colnago Elegant

This poor bike…. I rescued it and probably should not have. I did not notice the seat stay dent until after I picked it up, and the paint chipping underneath the bottle cage was an unpleasant...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,763
Posted By ericlowney

yeah part of the reason I was asking is to...

yeah part of the reason I was asking is to determine if it’s been spread already
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,763
Posted By ericlowney

If still available could you provide some more...

If still available could you provide some more info for me?

-What Columbus tubing is it?
-Any idea what frame + fork weighs?
-Could you tell me the dropout spacing? (i.e. 126 or 130)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,660
Posted By ericlowney

I just weighed it after getting to ride it this...

I just weighed it after getting to ride it this morning and it was 26.6lbs without the rack, so still pretty darn heavy.... it must be a combination of the frame, seat post, and handbars as they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,660
Posted By ericlowney

Wheels are done and here is an update picture. I...

Wheels are done and here is an update picture. I weighed the old set of wheels + freewheel and skewers and the new set with the cassette and skewers and I shaved 2.5lbs off of the bike. The wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By ericlowney

New Wheel Build Recommendations - Shimano 600

I picked up some Shimano 600 tricolor hubs and am researching what would be good options for rims and spokes to go with these? They are both 32 hole hubs, FH-6401 (7sp hyperglide 126mm) and HB-6400...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,660
Posted By ericlowney

Could not have said that better myself. I really...

Could not have said that better myself. I really love the look of the shiny DA components against the weathered frame. I'm going to keep my eyes open for those 700c wheels, I'll also need a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,660
Posted By ericlowney

Finally got everything in to update the...

Finally got everything in to update the drivetrain to what I wanted. This frame may not deserve dura ace, but I do :lol: One day I might find a really nice sport touring frame and move everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,660
Posted By ericlowney

No offense taken! I measured handlebars and the...

No offense taken! I measured handlebars and the stem seems to be good. I tightened it all the way down and the bars are not moving/rotating. I came to that realization on the shifters, but they...
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