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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8,330
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Posted By tamaso206

The Shimano 5800 works so well and is so cheap as...

The Shimano 5800 works so well and is so cheap as a complete group that it's pretty much a no-brainer IMO, but it is your dream after all, not mine... ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Current-gen SRAM hoods are a bit...

Current-gen SRAM hoods are a bit flatter-longer-narrower diameter, though still not as long as 11s Shimano-- new Sram may actually be closer to old-campy than new campy is...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8,330
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Posted By tamaso206

One-tenth of one millimeter is really not much......

One-tenth of one millimeter is really not much... That combined with the HUGE fudge-factor that 6 speed spacing allows (vs. 10 or 11spd) leads me to think it will work just fine, just get your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-15, 06:45 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

it's alright :love:. i'll refrain from posting a...

it's alright :love:. i'll refrain from posting a pic here since it's off-topic (https://instagram.com/p/7S5GhPCp8C/), but there's no doubt that my dabbling in retro conversions are what led me down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-15, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Looks like a lot of fun! As someone who's put a...

Looks like a lot of fun! As someone who's put a lot of miles on old trek frames, I love to see those killing it. I got an Elephant NFE and the only bummer is I had to part out my only bike that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-15, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Are your lever QRs open on purpose?

Are your lever QRs open on purpose?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-15, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Your levers are mounted much lower than they are...

Your levers are mounted much lower than they are intended to be on those bars and the shift cable housing from the levers to the downtube stops appears too short to position them correctly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,330
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Posted By tamaso206

:lol: You're way, waaaay off into full-tacky...

:lol: You're way, waaaay off into full-tacky territory already with that much matchy-matchy... You better just embrace it.


Amen.

Just own it! :thumb:
http://i.imgur.com/nMFpzf4.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-15, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8,330
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Posted By tamaso206

Nice. Purposeful build, looks like it gets ridden...

Nice. Purposeful build, looks like it gets ridden hard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-15, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

At the risk of sounding like a broken-record, at...

At the risk of sounding like a broken-record, at under $400 for a new full group, Shimano 105 5800 is a totally unrivaled value proposition, in my book. I'd be surprised if you can put together a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-15, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8,330
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Posted By tamaso206

Don't believe I've posted this here yet... ...

Don't believe I've posted this here yet...

'87 Trek 330 Elance Frameset (http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1987.htm#page15), 10 speed Shimano shifting, hub dynamo + lights. Doing serious...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-15, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8,330
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Posted By tamaso206

Have you gotten a quote on this? Many folks here...

Have you gotten a quote on this? Many folks here get one-color powdercoats on old frames as an economical way to repaint-- I have to imagine that a multi-color wet paint job like the one you suggest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

As far as I'm concerned, putting Di2 and...

As far as I'm concerned, putting Di2 and deep-section carbon wheels on a nearly 20 year old 'Dale are bike-geek hot-rodder bona fides enough to get you into 'retro-roadie' hall of fame, regardless of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-15, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Looks great! 105 5700 shifting, with an older...

Looks great! 105 5700 shifting, with an older Shimano crank? Got any closer glamour shots? :) [By the way, the images work better if you upload them to an online hosting platform like flickr, etc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Just to pile on... 5800 seems really hard to beat...

Just to pile on... 5800 seems really hard to beat as a value proposition. I wouldn't hesitate to use on a new build. The new design Shimano rim brakes are particularly excellent.

Not my bike, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 625,473
Posted By tamaso206

Both Velo Orange...

Both Velo Orange (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/fenders.html) and 'Handsome' (https://handsomecycles.com/product/mud-butler-fenders-1) sell faux-hammered aluminum fenders, though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

New commuter / all-weather Trek build! Moved over...

New commuter / all-weather Trek build! Moved over most of the components from my Univega (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/361558-retro-roadies-old-frames-sti-s-ergos-161.html#post17020915),...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Great stuff! Do you have any comment on how...

Great stuff! Do you have any comment on how differently the two frames ride, given the fairly similar builds?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-14, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

^^ Beauty! Are those headtube cable guides part...

^^ Beauty! Are those headtube cable guides part of the lower headset cup? A washer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-14, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

This doesn't sound like a 'chain line' problem,...

This doesn't sound like a 'chain line' problem, strictly speaking... If you disconnect the shift cable, can you push the front derailleur far enough with your hand to reach the big ring when the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Hm, if you are using a 10 speed cassette, with a...

Hm, if you are using a 10 speed cassette, with a standard hub, with matched shifters and derailleur there shouldn't be any reason for extra cassette spacers, but you probably figured that out by now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Just curious, what 'spacers' are you referring to...

Just curious, what 'spacers' are you referring to here? At first I thought you meant headset spacers, but it's a quill stem... :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-14, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

The answer sort of depends on what you're looking...

The answer sort of depends on what you're looking to achieve by adding new STI shifters and what your tolerance for slow/sloppy shifts is... New shifters will still move the derailleur, so you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

rms13: nice! the 105 is a great group. make sure...

rms13: nice! the 105 is a great group. make sure you get your hands on some plain metal ferrules to use with the housing. the cable kit may come with the sealed ferrules that have a rubber o-ring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-14, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Thanks! Yep, wheels are H+Son Archetype rims...

Thanks! Yep, wheels are H+Son Archetype rims laced 3x to Ultegra 6800 32h hubs. Super solid wheels. The 'wide' rims are really nice (23mm width vs. 19/20mm of traditional rims like Open Pro), they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-14, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Latest incarnation of my 1992 Univega Superstrada...

Latest incarnation of my 1992 Univega Superstrada OS frameset (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/361558-retro-roadies-old-frames-sti-s-ergos-144.html#post16508645):

New wheels, Shimano 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-14, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

No new crank needed. Though if you convert to 9...

No new crank needed. Though if you convert to 9 speed or more (talking number of gears on your rear cassette), you should get new chainrings; 9, 10, and 11spd chains get progressively narrower...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Haha, yes, nail polish remover. Though, if you...

Haha, yes, nail polish remover. Though, if you prefer to hide the campy logos by going full candy apple red, I ain't mad at ya!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

The graphics on silver alloy Veloce derailleurs...

The graphics on silver alloy Veloce derailleurs and brakes can be removed with nail polish quite easily, no need for sanding. Only the levers (and possibly crank) were under clear coat. I haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 625,473
Posted By tamaso206

Wow, that's pretty! Paint looks impeccable. 700c...

Wow, that's pretty! Paint looks impeccable. 700c or 27" wheels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Not sure exactly what you mean by "wobbly", but...

Not sure exactly what you mean by "wobbly", but some amount of flex is certainly a natural thing if you are really putting a lot of upper body force into the bars when out of the saddle sprinting or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Robbie-- Nope. :) Can't say I'm personally...

Robbie-- Nope. :) Can't say I'm personally invested in what polkadot does with his bike. I enjoy this thread because the examples, advice, opinions, and thoughts expressed here have provided a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Cheers, lovely bike, truly! Well, if you break...

Cheers, lovely bike, truly! Well, if you break the 'rule' about having the lever tip parallel to the bottom of the drops, and just leave the bars where they are but mount the levers slightly higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-14, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Sure, nothing at all wrong with deep drops, if...

Sure, nothing at all wrong with deep drops, if you can use them! In fact, on a frame sized for the rider in a 'traditional' way like that Crescent is, deep drop bars are gonna be the only way you can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

May be the only 'Crescent' on this thread! I know...

May be the only 'Crescent' on this thread! I know it's all ultimately personal preference, but I am very curious how you arrived upon that choice of bars / lever placement... Are you riding in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 625,473
Posted By tamaso206

Yeah! My working theory is that this may have...

Yeah! My working theory is that this may have been Univega's version of a Columbus 'Max'-style frameset that was in vogue during the early / mid 1990s, but without the shaped tubing-- aka an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,119
Posted By tamaso206

I know this thread is long-dead, but I figured I...

I know this thread is long-dead, but I figured I would add this, for the record, since I found this thread looking for info on a 1988 Tenax Tempo frame I picked up. From a Bicycle Guide Magazine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Tommasini Tecno

A buddy's new bike I just put together for him. Near NOS Tommasini Tecno, EL-OS Columbus Tubes, great lugwork. Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed group, Scirocco alloy clinchers, Ritchey, Nitto, Fizik, etc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Gonna be a great bike, whatever you do. I just...

Gonna be a great bike, whatever you do. I just put full 5700 on a bike that was previously Veloce 10spd-- 5700 is tremendous if you set it up correctly. Shifting is better than the current 10spd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

No argument there, for sure. Although, depending...

No argument there, for sure. Although, depending on the specific lever brand/model and riders hand size, this may or may not make a lot of practical difference. Many current gen levers are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-14, 06:18 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Most road drop bars do not have parallel ramps...

Most road drop bars do not have parallel ramps and drops/flats (http://ruedatropical.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/parts.jpg)-- this isn't an inherent obstacle to getting a good setup. From your photo,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

[QUOTE=brandenjs;16580139] [...] Tourney 7 speed...

[QUOTE=brandenjs;16580139] [...] Tourney 7 speed STI's [...] these actually work really well./QUOTE]

I didn't know that product actually existed! What's the original application for a new 7 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Great frame! Going to be an excellent build I'm...

Great frame! Going to be an excellent build I'm sure. In terms of bars, it really can be as 'personal' as saddles-- I would suggest trying before you buy, or getting a couple low-cost models you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Great looking Allez! I love the fastback seatstay...

Great looking Allez! I love the fastback seatstay on those frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

My latest 'Retro Roadie': 1992 Univega...

My latest 'Retro Roadie':
1992 Univega Superstrada F/F, Veloce 10 speed.

More info over at the Univega thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 625,473
Posted By tamaso206

Univega Superstrada (1992?) Frame & Fork!

Just joined the Univega Appreciation Club with my recent acquisition of a "Superstrada" frame & fork. TIG-welded, OS tubes.

Background:
After some sleuthing, I actually have not been able to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-14, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Wow, missed the original thread, but love what...

Wow, missed the original thread, but love what you've done! That frame wears the orange very well. The combination of the color and that Trek panel decal almost conjure up a riff on Molteni...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-14, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,265
Views: 784,166
Posted By tamaso206

Have: Specialized Allez, 1986 "Jim Merz" SE; 53TT...

Have: Specialized Allez, 1986 "Jim Merz" SE; 53TT x 52ST
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3675/12094998893_0fcc88d2bf.jpg

More photos here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8,330
Views: 3,119,308
Posted By tamaso206

Beauty! Stellar job with the build, first post...

Beauty! Stellar job with the build, first post too-- way to come out of the gate strong.

A steel Colnago (chromed no less!) that manages to land on the better end of the 'all-business' <-->...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,116
Posted By tamaso206

Lovely bike, SillyRabbit! I just picked up...

Lovely bike, SillyRabbit!

I just picked up one of the same. Allez SE, I believe the model year is 1986 based on that blue. Yours looks original as sold, Shimano 600 SIS (6208) components with the...
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