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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By eljayski

Will a Campy Chorus 48-32 chainring fit on a Record crankset?

Hello, and thanks for input!

My main ride has Campy Chorus 2x12 with 48-32 rings and 11-34 cassette, rim brakes. This combo gives me a sub 1:1 granny gear (which I want, living in Colorado).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,157
Posted By eljayski

48-32 rings with Campy Chorus, ftw! 13-34...

48-32 rings with Campy Chorus, ftw! 13-34 cassette yields < 1:1 granny. great where I live . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,737
Posted By eljayski

the cycleclinic uk builds wheels to order

I got a set of classic silver ones for an Italian racer and they are excellent. good luck with your quest!

https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/pages/wheelbuilding
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,110
Posted By eljayski

what squirtdad said at #23 ...

what squirtdad said at #23


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By eljayski

Good on ya! Keep logging the miles.

Good on ya! Keep logging the miles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,921
Posted By eljayski

I have 3

and each was built to my custom measurements. They're pretty new, since I'm relatively new to serious cycling, but since I'm an old guy, etc. I knew to buy exactly what I want. Don't foresee many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

To this point, I had noticed an occasional "tick"...

To this point, I had noticed an occasional "tick" or creak with the pedal that eventually fell off. I shrugged it off as just an idiosyncrasy but in retrospect, that should have been a warning to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

That's what happened . . . btw, the bike now has...

That's what happened . . . btw, the bike now has a rigid seat post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

I appreciate everyone's comments. A bit more to...

I appreciate everyone's comments. A bit more to the back story. The shop in question did the measurements for my David Kirk and set up the Kirk when it arrived. So far, so good. Using the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

The bike shop guy was completely swamped with...

The bike shop guy was completely swamped with work--his single employee had just quit when I brought the bike in for assembly--so it's evident to me the guy didn't act with due care. On an earlier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

No bad happened to me but I sure was surprised.

No bad happened to me but I sure was surprised.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

Bike is new this year so pedal bearings should be...

Bike is new this year so pedal bearings should be good, still. maybe just junk chinese $h*t.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

thanks for your response! to my eye there was...

thanks for your response! to my eye there was scuffing on the crankarm so I fear "minor" damage there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,027
Posted By eljayski

Pedal came off during my ride

yesterday, Oct 16. LBS guy said he didn't tighten it enough during assembly. Does this happen very often?


the bike in question
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 330,835
Posted By eljayski

^ ^ ^ wheels were built by the Tommasini NA...

^ ^ ^

wheels were built by the Tommasini NA distributor/dealer from whom I bought the bike. Thanks for the kind word!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 330,835
Posted By eljayski

and my tecno

new build, 2023

the horses across the top tube are neat, I think. Monkitoucher's (above) has them, too....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,555
Posted By eljayski

Legend by Bertoletti is an option

Great classic steel frame!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/sella_ronda_right_1c021e59b5360c677dfc36b43ffc0ac7feacf5c9.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,647
Posted By eljayski

For me, cycling is freedom; freedom is maximized...

For me, cycling is freedom; freedom is maximized with flat pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,812
Posted By eljayski

Good on ya! I have same (28mm) on my Kirk and...

Good on ya! I have same (28mm) on my Kirk and they're excellent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By eljayski

"You should post this on the Paceline forum...Mr....

"You should post this on the Paceline forum...Mr. Kirk posts there pretty often...He does fine work...https://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/1luvu.gif"

Thanks for making me aware of Paceline. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By eljayski

the seat post is what the final-assembly LBS had...

the seat post is what the final-assembly LBS had in stock at the time. i'd already spent a fortune on the bike so i just went with it
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By eljayski

David Kirk roll call?

Here is mine:


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/kirk_no_wheel_decals_bfed277076c2297b0db2eb0fedced40eda95287a.jpg
worth the wait!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 6,422
Posted By eljayski

Italian stallions

I don't know how close these guys come to your idea of high end but for what it's worth . . .

These are two hand-built Italian steel "racers," one is Legend "Sella Ronda"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By eljayski

I've wrestled with a similar question and here's...

I've wrestled with a similar question and here's what I've learned . . . I'm a Campy guy and I recently got Centaur silver to finish out a classic Italian road frame (new build). Not entirely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,737
Posted By eljayski

+ 1 Ti rides about like steel, which is to say,...

+ 1
Ti rides about like steel, which is to say, very nicely.
My understanding is that aluminum doesn't ride nearly as well.
Good luck with your quest!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By eljayski

^ ^ ^ Yes, have gone back to the local shop...

^ ^ ^

Yes, have gone back to the local shop already and will be doing so again. I agree that getting it right is just a matter of adjustment and my LBS is good. Thanks for your comment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,470
Posted By eljayski

Mechanical vs. electric shifting: an anecdote

I'm fortunate to have a David Kirk JK Classic bike with Campy Chorus 2x12.

While awaiting its completion, I bought a Ribble Endurance Ti Disk with 105 Di2 from across the pond.

I read all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By eljayski

Thanks for your input . . . installed by shop . ....

Thanks for your input . . . installed by shop . . . I'm careful about cross-chaining
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By eljayski

Thanks for this information! More motivation to...

Thanks for this information! More motivation to ride . . . :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,100
Posted By eljayski

I cannot match jadmt's folksy elegance but he's...

I cannot match jadmt's folksy elegance but he's thinkin' right. I bought a ti 105 di2 bike to tide me over while my Kirk was being built. Kirk has Campy Chorus and it's solid as a rock. The 105 does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,399
Posted By eljayski

I think the other Kirk (Dave) does way better!

I think the other Kirk (Dave) does way better!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By eljayski

Campy Chorus performs like a champ; Centaur less so

I bought a Centaur 2x11 grupo to get the silver look for my classic Italian road bike. My #1 (David Kirk) has Chorus 2x12. The Chorus is a flawless performer. Centaur is giving me trouble shifting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,582
Posted By eljayski

two-fer, both new and very vintage style

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/sella_ronda_at_home_5a1381c45bd4627e688a3c34446daf7e449c93e6.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By eljayski

Merrill hiking shoes work for me.

Merrill hiking shoes work for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,319
Posted By eljayski

You're the first person I've seen on BF with the...

You're the first person I've seen on BF with the new SR wireless groupset. Way to go! I can offer kudos but no help. Ride in good health!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By eljayski

new Legend (Bertoletti) Sella Ronda

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/sella_ronda_at_home_c44497fd26a7e254eab40663de2dac23532696d5.jpg
the wait is over! just brought the bike home; too windy to ride today...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,894
Posted By eljayski

105 offers wider gear range than ultegra, I...

105 offers wider gear range than ultegra, I believe, in case that matters
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 675
Posted By eljayski

FWIW, I have 2x12 Chorus on one of my bikes and...

FWIW, I have 2x12 Chorus on one of my bikes and it's flawless!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 781
Posted By eljayski

Thanks for the kind words! Velo-Orange stem...

Thanks for the kind words!

Velo-Orange stem and bars and FSA headset
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 781
Posted By eljayski

Good point, but I got a professional fitting for...

Good point, but I got a professional fitting for the Kirk and furnished same measurements to Tommasini so a bit of mystery remains.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 781
Posted By eljayski

Inaugural ride for Tommasini Tecno

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/techno_portrait_e132fe15976269eb4b2a5f4986e7fe145440c678.jpg
A sweet bike!

Brand new build but classic style . . .

Put 20 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,254,713
Posted By eljayski

Tomassini Techno

new arrival!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/techno_portrait_20b84ef0cabc2ef3fb31dce6cb8ddff41074a24b.jpg
I'm a sucker for chrome fork and rear stays
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,444
Posted By eljayski

105 di2 offers widest gear range also, if that...

105 di2 offers widest gear range also, if that matters. (Where I ride it does matter.)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,276
Posted By eljayski

Good call! 34/34 gives you 1:1 granny which is...

Good call! 34/34 gives you 1:1 granny which is fairly low (easy) for road bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,276
Posted By eljayski

This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart!...

This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart!

I suggest that a smaller chain ring is a great step forward but going to bigger (more teeth) rear cogs in your cassette seals the deal.

Of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,237
Posted By eljayski

1600 as my goal and 2000 as a dream

Got serious about cycling just about a year ago. Rode a borrowed bike until my own showed up in Oct. 22.
Managed 702 miles for last year. This year targeting 1600 and sitting at 780 at the moment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 688
Posted By eljayski

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 688
Posted By eljayski

I was looking for NOS Campy Athena on the 'net a...

I was looking for NOS Campy Athena on the 'net a little earlier but had no success. Silver Athena would look righteous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 688
Posted By eljayski

"birthday" portrait Tomassini Techno

just picked up the completed ride from LBS. commitments preclude an inaugural ride today but soon!

thanks for looking!...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-30-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,149
Posted By eljayski

start is too early, Mountain Time, for an old guy...

start is too early, Mountain Time, for an old guy but finish will go well with a.m. coffee. I'm stoked!
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