Starting the OFFICIAL Steel club.
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#652
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#655
Senior Member
New entry into the club:
1996 Bianchi Eros.
The bike is equipped with the original Campagnolo Mirage 8-Speed Gruppo.
The bike was found on Craigslist. It probably had less than 1000 miles on it based upon the condition of the drivetrain. I paid $350 for it.
Upon receiving the bike, I cleaned up the frame, removed the cassette and degreased it. I also changed the inner chainring from a 32t to a 26t. I retaped the handlebars and outfitted the bike with a new stem to allow for a better fit.
New white bottle cages and a seatbag complete the bike. The only other improvement I can see is a new saddle and new pedals. It generally fits her, but she still has to schedule a fitting session.
The wheels are pretty heavy so I have some Mavic Open Sport rims on order which I'll have laced to the original Campy Hubs.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dsantos...7623908519777/
1996 Bianchi Eros.
The bike is equipped with the original Campagnolo Mirage 8-Speed Gruppo.
The bike was found on Craigslist. It probably had less than 1000 miles on it based upon the condition of the drivetrain. I paid $350 for it.
Upon receiving the bike, I cleaned up the frame, removed the cassette and degreased it. I also changed the inner chainring from a 32t to a 26t. I retaped the handlebars and outfitted the bike with a new stem to allow for a better fit.
New white bottle cages and a seatbag complete the bike. The only other improvement I can see is a new saddle and new pedals. It generally fits her, but she still has to schedule a fitting session.
The wheels are pretty heavy so I have some Mavic Open Sport rims on order which I'll have laced to the original Campy Hubs.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dsantos...7623908519777/
Last edited by idoru2005; 05-10-10 at 05:16 PM. Reason: Fixed a typo
#656
Senior Member
Two more of mine:
One of two Centurions rescued a few days ago and already rolling. I would like to trade it for a slightly smaller frame, it is a 57 or 58 and I prefer a 56, but what the heck:
My new Surly Cross Check taking a rest:
The Pinarello is shy:
My wife's pink Centurion:
Steel is the real thing.
One of two Centurions rescued a few days ago and already rolling. I would like to trade it for a slightly smaller frame, it is a 57 or 58 and I prefer a 56, but what the heck:
My new Surly Cross Check taking a rest:
The Pinarello is shy:
My wife's pink Centurion:
Steel is the real thing.
Last edited by Loose Chain; 05-11-10 at 06:52 PM.
#658
Senior Member
Well, I bought a few of those a couple of years ago at a swap and trade. They are getting hard to find sorta. It is a Silica pump, used to be as common as hen's teeth. Yeah, it is a nice bike, not quite as cherry as it looks there, I have some touch up to do and some work on the wheels but it is a goer as is the red one I just got also and I picked up a black Centurion frame, all darn 58s and I need a 56, wahhhhhhh, wahhhhhhhhh.
#660
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA
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Bikes: Trek 8000, Co-Motion tandem, Co-motion Espresso, Yeti Cross, 9Zero7 Fat Bike
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I believe I saw you and your sweet bike on the centennial Trail today. I was working just down the trail from the Carlson trail head.
[QUOTE=Davet;10789885]My two entries for club membership:
[QUOTE=Davet;10789885]My two entries for club membership:
#661
Licensed Bike Geek
#663
Señor Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 3,744
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
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This will not please the purists out there but I consider it to be steel...
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#664
Steel is real, baby!
#666
Steel is real, baby!
#667
Señor Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 3,744
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
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TY. I'll post a picture of my Merckx when I get back home.
#668
True. Which is why we have almost no rules here. Else there would need to be some mention of Brooks saddles in the bylaws, a framework of an arbitration process for some offenders All beautiful steel bikes welcome.
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Adding "Big Red' to my up and running steel stable:
It is a Centurion Ironman, Tange 1, Shimano 105, new Specialized 25mm tires, spd pedals, Specialized Avatar BG saddle.
It is a Centurion Ironman, Tange 1, Shimano 105, new Specialized 25mm tires, spd pedals, Specialized Avatar BG saddle.
Last edited by Loose Chain; 06-01-10 at 09:52 AM.
#674
Steel is real, baby!
#675
Senior Member
Yeah, Big Red is called BIG because it really is a size too large for me (57cm c/c) but within my ride range. It is a good ride, fast and comfortable because I can get the bars up higher than with a bike that "technically" fits me. Big Red is a goer, maybe someday it will get a new home.