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09-19-24, 02:33 PM
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Views: 99
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Very nice! Since one of these hasn’t shown up...

Very nice! Since one of these hasn’t shown up here in a while, I’ll just note that Marco Rossin was a frame builder for Colnago before setting up his own shop right around time of this model.

The...
09-19-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 326
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have a nice ‘84 Basso Gap in Saronni red I’ve...

I have a nice ‘84 Basso Gap in Saronni red I’ve been meaning to put on the block. 56 square
09-18-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks for the pics and write up Brian! ...

Thanks for the pics and write up Brian!

Coulda used some of those clouds last year.
09-16-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 600
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

For the record though, Celeste is a shade of...

For the record though, Celeste is a shade of green, except when it’s a little blue.
09-16-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 600
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Is Bianchi Celeste Green or Blue?

I’m hesitant to post this link as I’m afraid we might lose Andy_K in there, but most of the colors you have to pick are some shade of Celeste. I wanted to pick “Bianchi” but the site wouldn’t let me....
09-16-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks for all the pics everyone! Good to see...

Thanks for all the pics everyone! Good to see some familiar smiling faces. Dave, the Snoop Dogg Cali Red is regularly found in the Spaghetti Legs wine rack and I will happily pour you a glass or...
09-15-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 403
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

‘89 Bianchi Giro was sold with Athena. They took...

‘89 Bianchi Giro was sold with Athena. They took the same SLX tubed frame, put Chorus on it and called Superleggera, C-Record and called it Mondiale.
09-12-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 624
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Rich and company have fun! We did a family road...

Rich and company have fun! We did a family road trip through the area this summer and on recommendation from VRJake we ate at Taco Temple in Morro Bay. I would suggest giving it a go, whether by bike...
09-12-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I clearly need to up my bike packing game and not...

I clearly need to up my bike packing game and not the kind that we used to just call “touring”.
09-12-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I was going to bring my American made Masi with a...

I was going to bring my American made Masi with a 3 pulley “Campy” RD but will have to wait for next year.
...
09-11-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,877
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

RIP - did not know him personally I don’t think...

RIP - did not know him personally I don’t think but recognized his handle as one of those that makes this forum such a nice place to visit.
09-11-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats Gugie and welcome to the “we’ll get ‘em...

Congrats Gugie and welcome to the “we’ll get ‘em next year” club. White gloves for the Heron are in the mail.
09-10-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

If you set them up properly, no. Biggest...

If you set them up properly, no. Biggest adjustment for me is changing my motion of using water bottle when I’m in the drops so it doesn’t get hung in the brake cable.
09-02-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

northbend I clicked “like” only because it was...

northbend I clicked “like” only because it was mostly likeable and I also like that you’re OK. Your poor Woodrup is probably looking for another bike to hide behind now when you come around in riding...
09-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

For a variety of reasons haven’t been on the bike...

For a variety of reasons haven’t been on the bike much other than out the door routine rides around town. Got out to the country today on what I hope is the first day of cooler weather for the rest...
08-30-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 946
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I won’t provide an opinion until I know if any...

I won’t provide an opinion until I know if any are my size.

Seriously though I’ve never heard of a Bianchi Randonneur so I would keep that unless of course you’re looking to maximize your bank...
08-30-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

rccardr if you strike out but can find a...

rccardr if you strike out but can find a pic/drawing and dimensions, drop me a line and I’ll get the kiddo to 3D print a couple to try out. Prob wouldn’t be too hard to design from scratch either.
08-28-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Cobaltos are a nice touch. That’s an...

The Cobaltos are a nice touch. That’s an excellent price for either built or frameset.
08-24-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,710
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Have fun everyone; looks to be a great ride! I...

Have fun everyone; looks to be a great ride! I would be there except for the intervening continent that separates.
08-23-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Got out in beautiful weather for 20 miles on the...

Got out in beautiful weather for 20 miles on the Cinelli. It was move in day at University if Virginia so slow going through Grounds as all the confused Moms and Dads looked for places to park....
08-17-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

If you’re “cutting” it close on the steerer, some...

If you’re “cutting” it close on the steerer, some short stack height threaded headsets: Chris King, Shimano 600, Tange Passage (shortest and cheapest but looks pretty good). You can get an idea by...
08-17-24, 02:20 PM
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Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

northbend i guess in addition to bubble wrapping...

northbend i guess in addition to bubble wrapping you up for bike rides, I guess we have to put an IV in and not let you eat anything either. At any rate glad to see you upping your miles so fast.
08-17-24, 11:08 AM
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Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

botty kayer great pics as always. The view of the...

botty kayer great pics as always. The view of the street behind the Banksy monkeys gives an idea I suppose of the wealth of art to choose from for your photos!

I took the Century out today for a...
08-13-24, 07:50 PM
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Posted By Spaghetti Legs

nlerner riding back tomorrow or train back home?

nlerner riding back tomorrow or train back home?
08-12-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That is a wonderful park! We were there less than...

That is a wonderful park! We were there less than a month ago, no bikes alas. My wife rode a Univega Alpina Pro many moons ago when we lived in SF. Hers was light pink (fuscia?).
...
08-12-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 677
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

In college, I helped my buddy build and install...

In college, I helped my buddy build and install lofts in dorm rooms. As payment he bought me my first MTB, a new ‘89 GT Tequesta.
08-11-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 841
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah I would boot that if it happened out on the...

Yeah I would boot that if it happened out on the road just to get home but the tire is toast. The Conti GP 4000’s had a reputation for sidewall failure but I dont think I’ve heard of the problem with...
08-11-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Disappointed we didn’t get a better look at the...

Disappointed we didn’t get a better look at the Masi!

Today was a two bike ride day! Pumped up the tires on my plastic bike, started on a planned 45ish kinda hard ride and about 5 miles in, noted...
08-11-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yes, good point ShannonM , very likely your...

Yes, good point ShannonM , very likely your Colnago is 70 mm Italian thread. The first English threaded Colnago I encountered was my 2009 EPS. (I shed a little tear). Anyway when you settle on a...
08-10-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Hello and welcome! I have a couple of 8 speed...

Hello and welcome! I have a couple of 8 speed Campy bikes in which I’ve added compact cranksets. First thing is with that new cassette, make sure it is a Campagnolo or Campy compatible cassette. That...
08-10-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,756
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I like it but looks big; what size is it? Are you...

I like it but looks big; what size is it? Are you still doing the “ride before the ride” to Cino?
08-10-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

“Last September The Wall had a short stretch on a...

“Last September The Wall had a short stretch on a very steep section at the beginning that made it impossible to pedal, so we all had to switch to our two foot gear for a bit.”

For reference, this...
08-10-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That looks amenable to a 3D print.

That looks amenable to a 3D print.
08-10-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 718
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Good job lads! Waiting for the Tillamook cow pics...

Good job lads! Waiting for the Tillamook cow pics with optional scratch and sniff feature. I will be sure to have some Tillamook ice cream in honor of your ride. The North Trask route might be the...
08-06-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,828
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I looked for an emoji that has a slight shrug and...

I looked for an emoji that has a slight shrug and a vague wave of the hand but probably only available on Italian computers.
08-06-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Worked like a charm. I look at these threads 3...

Worked like a charm. I look at these threads 3 times, think “should I?” , and when I come back the 4th time it’s sold.
08-05-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Naval jelly is oxalic acid, Evaporust is some...

Naval jelly is oxalic acid, Evaporust is some other kind of non acid magic. I used paper towel soaked Evaporust on a frame once and it discolored, kind of blanched the clear coat. I panicked and...
08-05-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Andy Gilmour is a custom frame builder but also...

Andy Gilmour is a custom frame builder but also does quite a bit of repair work on vintage bikes.

https://www.gilmourbicycles.us/gilmour-bicycles---price-list.html
08-05-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I just did a 30 miler on my 1996 C40 a couple...

I just did a 30 miler on my 1996 C40 a couple days ago. The price is right so go for it and have fun! Mine is carbon wrapped aluminum lugs. The only structural issue I’ve encountered with mine is the...
08-02-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,288
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well done lads, thanks for all the pics!

Well done lads, thanks for all the pics!
08-02-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,549
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I thought the brake bridge is Silva as well but...

I thought the brake bridge is Silva as well but aim not an expert in that.
08-01-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,288
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Casino?! C’mon, Daddy needs a new bottom bracket...

Casino?! C’mon, Daddy needs a new bottom bracket to fix that squeak!
07-31-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,288
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks for the pics guys and glad the rain wasn’t...

Thanks for the pics guys and glad the rain wasn’t too bad. I went out on the back porch for one minute today and almost needed an IV to recover.
07-30-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 399
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

No experience with the Dia Compe but in general...

No experience with the Dia Compe but in general they make quality parts. They would probably be cheaper than Shimano and would definitely be cheaper than Campy shifters.
07-29-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,182
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Cutting the seat post (assuming aluminum) would...

Cutting the seat post (assuming aluminum) would be easier and safer.
07-29-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,288
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I see Neal is prepared for hot weather with a...

I see Neal is prepared for hot weather with a cotton hat instead of the standard wool.
07-28-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,012
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Very nice and what a cool response from the folks...

Very nice and what a cool response from the folks at Hetchins. Flash Weldon, ha!
07-28-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

curbtender BITD on a regular basis I used to...

curbtender BITD on a regular basis I used to navigate my old Navy ship into that pier you’re on. We were technically homeported in Concord but spent a lot of time in Alameda and Oakland middle harbor.
07-28-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 399
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

10 speed era Campy bar end shifters only came in...

10 speed era Campy bar end shifters only came in one level, Record and I agree, the ones pictured above don’t look so hot. If you’re committed to the bar end shifter and OK with staying with friction...
07-28-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Birthday ride today. These seem to get longer...

Birthday ride today. These seem to get longer every year. Decided this year to meet the wife and second born at a local winery. I’ve ridden by it many times but only recently learned they served food...
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