UTI Somec Supercorsa build
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How's the Zeus freewheel performing? Wide enough gear range?
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Bob, seems that the FW is in fine shape, but I haven't yet gotten this beast onto the road yet. I expect that it will run flawlessly after its spa treatment. Whether or not it will be enough for something like Hurricane Ridge will have to wait until spring
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C'mon, folks - they'll peel off! They're for fun! Look at my other bikes - almost too serious! I'm having some fun with this one
Cats r stayin'!
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Yeah, the cats... You've got a very high quality frame here with seriously droolworthy bits - especially the cat stickers. Nicely put together. No sense in hiding it in ***** cruiser drag, that is, unless one is really, really cool. Some good old wear and tear and scratches are marks of honest use, but they can be fixed by adding cat stickers. Cat stickers are a 3rd grader marking his lunch box , and it's good to know you can still go back again for childhood inspiration!
(I love actual cats. Professor Sneakyboots sends you all her regards.)
(I love actual cats. Professor Sneakyboots sends you all her regards.)
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Could you show a close up of the brake lever treatment? I can't see it very well.
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Here's a shot showing the brake lever treatment:
And here's a pic of the just-arrived-yesterday Concor Profil:
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Thanks, Bob - I can't remember where I learned that brake lever trick, but I will say I didn't come up with it myself. Thanks for not hatin' on the cat stickers
C'mon, folks - they'll peel off! They're for fun! Look at my other bikes - almost too serious! I'm having some fun with this one
Cats r stayin'!
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C'mon, folks - they'll peel off! They're for fun! Look at my other bikes - almost too serious! I'm having some fun with this one
Cats r stayin'!
DD
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Pretty rad bike, Dude.
Those blue ano'd rims aren't something you see everyday, and make a great addition to the package.
The somewhat-funky Profil adds to the fun...as well, no doubt, as making a meaningful contribution to aerodynamics.
And that crank is some of the most visually-appealing panto I've seen.
The Somec in the middle of it all ain't a bad place to have started with all this ornamentation.
Me-ow!
Those blue ano'd rims aren't something you see everyday, and make a great addition to the package.
The somewhat-funky Profil adds to the fun...as well, no doubt, as making a meaningful contribution to aerodynamics.
And that crank is some of the most visually-appealing panto I've seen.
The Somec in the middle of it all ain't a bad place to have started with all this ornamentation.
Me-ow!
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Pretty rad bike, Dude.
Those blue ano'd rims aren't something you see everyday, and make a great addition to the package.
The somewhat-funky Profil adds to the fun...as well, no doubt, as making a meaningful contribution to aerodynamics.
And that crank is some of the most visually-appealing panto I've seen.
The Somec in the middle of it all ain't a bad place to have started with all this ornamentation.
Me-ow!
Those blue ano'd rims aren't something you see everyday, and make a great addition to the package.
The somewhat-funky Profil adds to the fun...as well, no doubt, as making a meaningful contribution to aerodynamics.
And that crank is some of the most visually-appealing panto I've seen.
The Somec in the middle of it all ain't a bad place to have started with all this ornamentation.
Me-ow!
Btw, the Profil is really cool and the weight penalty of the extra faired-in portion of the saddle's base isn't too bad. An attractive saddle, and I expect it will agree with my glutes as it has the same basic Concor shape
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Now you've got me thinking of another weird treatment to a frame that needs refinishing...
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Time for a change
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So, I finally took this beauty for a ride yesterday
Yeah, it was pretty much all finished up last December. This summer I spent so much time on the gold Colnago and both Davidsons I just never got her out for her maiden run. Yesterday I made up for the delay by doing about 30 miles, nothing hard, just a nice day out ensuring everything was bolted up tight and nothing was falling off!
I still have to completely clean/polish my Somec-panto stem, but this is pretty much the bike as it will stand. Very positive power transfer, stiff BB and a great ride. Very comfortable position, and the bike is pretty darned light, too. Back to 19mm tires on this one, but the ride was still supple - and a very stable ride at that. Hands-free pedaling was very confidence-inspiring. I'm lovin' this rig, for sure.
Here are a few pics - enjoy!
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Yeah, it was pretty much all finished up last December. This summer I spent so much time on the gold Colnago and both Davidsons I just never got her out for her maiden run. Yesterday I made up for the delay by doing about 30 miles, nothing hard, just a nice day out ensuring everything was bolted up tight and nothing was falling off!
I still have to completely clean/polish my Somec-panto stem, but this is pretty much the bike as it will stand. Very positive power transfer, stiff BB and a great ride. Very comfortable position, and the bike is pretty darned light, too. Back to 19mm tires on this one, but the ride was still supple - and a very stable ride at that. Hands-free pedaling was very confidence-inspiring. I'm lovin' this rig, for sure.
Here are a few pics - enjoy!
DD
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Great bike! I don't know how I missed this thread the first time through!
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It kinda ran in fits and starts after the basic build, and of course it took forever for me to throw a leg over it so there are some contributing factors!
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Thanks!
You mean from the blue-anodized Arc en Ciels? Well, as I'm still not a tubular-everyday kind of guy, I decided to go with a spare clincher set instead. The blue set is always around - and dialed in, yet not glued-up - but for now I'm going to keep the clinchers. Just required a bit of adjustment to the spacers and some tweaking to the dish.
Someday I'll glue/tape up the FMBs I got from Alex and try them out, but I have to admit: I'm not really excited about starting the process of losing the ano from the braking surfaces. I know - I'll get over it one day
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You mean from the blue-anodized Arc en Ciels? Well, as I'm still not a tubular-everyday kind of guy, I decided to go with a spare clincher set instead. The blue set is always around - and dialed in, yet not glued-up - but for now I'm going to keep the clinchers. Just required a bit of adjustment to the spacers and some tweaking to the dish.
Someday I'll glue/tape up the FMBs I got from Alex and try them out, but I have to admit: I'm not really excited about starting the process of losing the ano from the braking surfaces. I know - I'll get over it one day
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So nice to have finally gotten her onto the road. Now I'm hoping for some more dry days with which to add a few more miles - I really need to put this to the test on a hard ride, perhaps even swapping out the freewheel for my "climbing unit" - that's the one with the 26 tooth big cog!
Oh, and I may have found a close-enough match for the color, so the cat-stickers could be coming off in the near-future...
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nice! I used to have a red chromovelato in the same size. It was special.
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The Somec turned out sweet, even with the rough paint - it's beautiful. Great work, as always, with the detail touches too. I knew you had this frame from when you commented on mine, but I totally missed this thread some how - glad I finally found it. My Somec, which has moved on now, road really really nice. I love the Air tubing and fork crown, great stuff.
If you ever decide to refinish, I have two sets of Somec decals. Some how when I ordered mine I got three different sets.
If you ever decide to refinish, I have two sets of Somec decals. Some how when I ordered mine I got three different sets.
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Thanks!
You mean from the blue-anodized Arc en Ciels? Well, as I'm still not a tubular-everyday kind of guy, I decided to go with a spare clincher set instead. The blue set is always around - and dialed in, yet not glued-up - but for now I'm going to keep the clinchers. Just required a bit of adjustment to the spacers and some tweaking to the dish.
Someday I'll glue/tape up the FMBs I got from Alex and try them out, but I have to admit: I'm not really excited about starting the process of losing the ano from the braking surfaces. I know - I'll get over it one day
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You mean from the blue-anodized Arc en Ciels? Well, as I'm still not a tubular-everyday kind of guy, I decided to go with a spare clincher set instead. The blue set is always around - and dialed in, yet not glued-up - but for now I'm going to keep the clinchers. Just required a bit of adjustment to the spacers and some tweaking to the dish.
Someday I'll glue/tape up the FMBs I got from Alex and try them out, but I have to admit: I'm not really excited about starting the process of losing the ano from the braking surfaces. I know - I'll get over it one day
DD
I hate have a set of fresh Arc en Ciels in black that will be built soon enough - I hear you on the first signs of brake wear. I rarely buy NOS; lightly used is usually a lot less expensive and you don't have to worry about marring those spotless surfaces...the joy of riding takes care of those worries pretty quick, though.
Enjoy!