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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Hey everyone: Some updates on the project thus...

Hey everyone:
Some updates on the project thus far: I've added some Garmin Vector 2 power-meter pedals, and upgraded to Campy Bora Ultra Tubular wheelset. Next in line is a Super Record groupset...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-07-17, 06:46 PM

Replies: 6

Kids road bikes

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

OP, I agree with JoeJack951. I recently built up...

OP, I agree with JoeJack951. I recently built up a vintage Eurospeciale 24" bike for my GF, and the difference in her riding was amazing. She can actually handle the bike now instead of the bike...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-04-17, 04:48 PM

Replies: 211

Carbon Wheel Sets Just Because..?

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

trekmogul That's awesome! My GF bike (which is a...

trekmogul That's awesome! My GF bike (which is a 70's Eurospeciale from Euro Asia Imports) has tubulars, and about 2mo ago I got some tubulars for my track bike, but these are my first for a road...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

05-04-17, 03:19 PM

Replies: 8,852

What came in the post for you today?

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

New wheels! ...

New wheels!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/j_north1984/IMG_0577.jpg (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/j_north1984/media/IMG_0577.jpg.html)

Forum: Road Cycling

05-04-17, 02:56 PM

Replies: 211

Carbon Wheel Sets Just Because..?

Views: 19,146

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Just got some Bora Ultra 50 tubulars! My first...

Just got some Bora Ultra 50 tubulars! My first set of carbon wheels, just because, you know... why the hell not! Replacing my set of Neutron Ultras! So far they're amazing! May never go back to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-29-17, 08:08 AM

Replies: 8,852

What came in the post for you today?

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Garmin Vector 2 pedals! ...

Garmin Vector 2 pedals!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/j_north1984/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-28%20at%205.53.30%20PM.png...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

04-25-17, 07:45 PM

Replies: 4,938

What Else Did You Just Buy For Your Bike? Thread Thread Thread..... Thread

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Absolutely! Well, track and on the rollers. Got...

Absolutely! Well, track and on the rollers. Got some Miche wheels for when this baby hits the streets!

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

04-23-17, 09:45 PM

Replies: 4,938

What Else Did You Just Buy For Your Bike? Thread Thread Thread..... Thread

Views: 788,991

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

New wheel set! YAHOO! ...

New wheel set! YAHOO!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/j_north1984/fullsizeoutput_f6e.jpeg (http://s251.photobucket.com/user/j_north1984/media/fullsizeoutput_f6e.jpeg.html)

Forum: Rides and Races

04-23-17, 09:44 PM

Replies: 3

Denton, TX Fixed Gear Riders

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Dang! lived in Denton about 5 years ago... Miss...

Dang! lived in Denton about 5 years ago... Miss it! Now I'm up in D.C. Post up some of your bikes! here's mine!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/j_north1984/fullsizeoutput_f6e.jpeg...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

04-23-17, 09:40 PM

Replies: 3

New ss build track frame advice

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

I'm not sure about what you've mentioned in your...

I'm not sure about what you've mentioned in your post, but as far as light, not "crazy aggressive" geometry goes, I really love my Cinelli Vigorelli. I see them on eBay as frame/fork sets for around...

Forum: Road Cycling

04-18-17, 04:55 PM

Replies: 21,398

Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Garmin vector 2! So excited!! Been studying for...

Garmin vector 2! So excited!! Been studying for my NCLEX exam (which is tomorrow... eeesh!) but plan to be out on the road the next few days in a row breaking them in and learning how to use/train...

Forum: Northeast

03-26-17, 10:25 PM

Replies: 0

DC Race Scene?

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

DC Race Scene?

Hey all,
I've been living in D.C. for the last few years, mainly riding out on the MVT with one friend. I've recently been training a lot on my rollers over the winter, and was wondering what the DC...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-21-17, 06:18 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,078

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

@Pougemahone, thanks for the advice! I was...

@Pougemahone,

thanks for the advice! I was just reading up on campys struggles in this department!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-21-17, 06:16 AM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,078

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

hey rhm, You're right, it's definitely a...

hey rhm,

You're right, it's definitely a freewheel, not a cassette. I do have another wheel set that has a different gearing for the back. I don't want to change to brifters, but was thinking of...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-20-17, 07:19 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,078

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

I should add: front mech and crank seem to be...

I should add: front mech and crank seem to be original campy brev, and I was hoping to replace the mixed up bits with more from this era from campagnolo!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-20-17, 06:47 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 1,078

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Help with 70's Eurospeciale 650c restoration

Hey all,

I'm currently working on bringing back to life an older Eurospeciale 650c for my girlfriend. It seems to have some "updated" parts. Mainly, I'm looking to swap out this 80's-ish Shimano...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-20-17, 07:51 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

spread the word: magnets!

spread the word: magnets!

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-20-17, 07:46 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Thanks to lots of oil, and time I finally got the...

Thanks to lots of oil, and time I finally got the sheared pin out with a strong magnet!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/j_north1984/IMG_0450.jpg...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-20-17, 06:26 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Not as of yet richart. Going to try to tap out...

Not as of yet richart. Going to try to tap out one more time, then pass on to a friend with a few non-destructive ideas (epoxy/weld/etc). Also going to write to Campy today and see how that goes.

Forum: Road Cycling

03-18-17, 02:47 PM

Replies: 232

serious cyclist

Views: 20,405

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

That's how I feel. I grew up working in bike...

That's how I feel. I grew up working in bike shops, been riding since I was a kid. I don't race, but I ride as often as I feel the joy to, and enjoy pushing myself. I like you're quote; very zen idea...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-16-17, 12:22 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

GOD NO! :D It was a stupid rush to prep a...

GOD NO! :D

It was a stupid rush to prep a new cog/chain set up. I should have waited and gotten a different tool for the job. I'm going to attempt to tap-out the pin with the peen hammer and some...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-17, 03:55 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Thanks everyone for the help. Sadly, I did this...

Thanks everyone for the help. Sadly, I did this trying to use the tool in a pinch to change the chain on my track bike :( Never had any trouble with it when using it on the campagnolo chains. The...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-17, 10:48 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

dang... There is nothing to grab on to, so I...

dang... There is nothing to grab on to, so I guess I'm going to have to drill it out. Was hoping to avoid that hassle. Thanks bargainguy

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-17, 10:25 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 5,939

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Campagnolo Chain-Tool Pin replacement

Hey all,

I've got a campagnolo chain tool that has a broken pin. I have a replacement, but I'm lost on how to get the broken pin out of the tool, and replace it with the new one. Any ideas? Surely...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-28-17, 07:47 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Very true. I don't think I'll be spending 7k on...

Very true. I don't think I'll be spending 7k on wheels, :lol:. I have spent quite a pretty penny on it thus far; the custom Ti seat post alone was over $250! The stem was NOS and another $250. Plan...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-28-17, 07:37 AM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

It's a rough guess I suppose. My research shows...

It's a rough guess I suppose. My research shows that the braze-on cable guides on the head tube were introduced in 1977, and the 1978 model lost the metal head badge and went to a decal. They also...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 08:00 PM

Replies: 24

The Self Indulgent Colnago Thread

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Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

There's a beauty on eBay for around $2k ...

There's a beauty on eBay for around $2k

COLNAGO SUPER 1975 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD CINELLI UNICANTOR COLUMBUS VINTAGE BIKE | eBay

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 07:57 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

:lol:

:lol:

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 06:35 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

I agree, except this frame's rear was already...

I agree, except this frame's rear was already stretched for 11speed, and luckily that was done well (frame is aligned correctly for the 11sp wheel set). One of the other reasons I got a 70's historic...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 06:21 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Here is the inspiration: weight is 17.10lbs! ...

Here is the inspiration: weight is 17.10lbs!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/j_north1984/Cinelli%20Bike/Screen%20Shot%202017-02-27%20at%205.23.14%20PM.png...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 06:17 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

You are correct. I read a story about a guy who...

You are correct. I read a story about a guy who got his to just a pinch above 17lbs (with Keo pedals). So knowing it's possible, I'm gunna see how close I can get. If I go for the power2max power...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 06:14 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

wow! I thought about a second wb mount! Who's...

wow! I thought about a second wb mount! Who's doing the work for you? How much do you anticipate spending? Was there a quote for the chrome work and you decided against it? Also... how much for the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 05:23 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

cdmurphy, Interesting point. I'm less concerned...

cdmurphy,
Interesting point. I'm less concerned about weight with the braze on mount and more about the function. As it is now, the down tube is very small, and any clamp on mount for a modern front...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 04:26 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

:thumb:

:thumb:

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 03:20 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

I may take that on... depends if my apartment...

I may take that on... depends if my apartment complex will let me use the back courtyard for the project :-)

Nice idea to see what I'm working with! Thanks

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 03:15 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

good to know, thanks! Have you worked with them...

good to know, thanks! Have you worked with them before?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 02:49 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 4,599

Posted By Chris_P_Baccon

Thanks for the advice and help so far. I kinda...

Thanks for the advice and help so far. I kinda felt that because the bike was already re-painted poorly, and these decals were used (which are not entirely correct, or well placed) that I could get...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-27-17, 01:33 PM

Replies: 39