gomango

Ah c'mon, you would be fine.

34 degrees here today with more snow coming in tonight.

Balmy!

There is no big secret to winter riding though.

All you have to do is wear layers and ride hard.

The rest works itself out.

Oh yeah, fat tires in the snow ftw baby!

thirdgenbird

thanks!

I like Grady a lot, but those eurus wheels are staying with me! I agree they are not quite right for the build and they ride too darn well for me to sell As Grady mentioned, he has a wheelset waiting for the bike. They have a more traditional spoke patern and rims. It will really top it off. I couldn't think of a better wheelset for the build.

I appreciate the opritunity Grady. This project really directed my new "daily bike" and I think it may also have a big influence on a future build (no, I'm not adding to the stable yet, just noting ideas for when the time comes)

if it weren't for the rain and horrible sandy streets, she would have gone around the block today. If we have any decent dry weather before my next trip up I will try and get a good sake down ride in. Remember, I've got a Colnago I'm dying to try as well

thirdgenbird

Updates!

EBH

That's a beaut right there...

thirdgenbird

Thanks. I'm pleased with how it turned out, but I'm not sure i reached the bar set with the tommasini.

Giacomo 1 

Wow, that Colnago is looking great! All the components you added really fit her well, and darn, that paint job is just awesome!

I however prefer to think of Colnago's as the Ferrari of the bike world, not the Porsche!

Have you had her out for a ride yet?

thirdgenbird

Thanks, its good to see my vision finally come together.

I agree with your assesment, but I don't have a Ferrari in the garage

Snow and back pain has kept it inside to date but I ave had it on the trainer. I obviously can't tell you how it rides, but the parts all work together nicely.

Epicus07 

Fantastic job with the Tommassini

gomango

That's hot.

First of all, I have a sweet tooth for a nice Colnago on occasion.

This one qualifies, for sure.

What a knockout Casey.

Can't wait for the snow to melt I bet.

As for the Tommasini, I think I scored some used Nitto cages today.

If that doesn't work out, Kings will have to suffice.

thirdgenbird

Nitto makes some darn nice cages. I'm sure they will look right at home.

Giacomo 1 

Hey Grady, how's the Tommasini?

Unless I missed it, I didn't see the final product. Is she done yet?

thirdgenbird

Here she was with my wheels. I look forward to seeing it with the seat set for Grady and the proper wheels.

gomango

Nice pic.

Sorry about Tommasini pics folks.

The last three weeks have been relegated to matters other than bicycles here on the tundra.

The only bike work I have snuck in is selling.

Two bicycles and two framesets in the last week have kept me very busy.

While I am on the Tommasini topic, pics will not tell the complete story of the incredibly detailed work Casey did on the Tommasini Super Prestige.

I have never owned any bicycle that gleams like the Tommasini.

Casey did an incredible job and I am in no hurry to take it out into our salt covered streets.

We are in the throws of an extended winter and my mtbs will have to suffice.

thirdgenbird

I was shocked at how nice the paint looked/felt after several rounds of polish and wax. Years of crud came off and left a great finish behind.

edit: the real treat was sonax high speed wax. It is a great quick detailer for bikes.

gomango

I just sat there with a cup of coffee this morning and admired the details on this frameset.

I am sending Tommasini the pics when it is finished. I am hopeful they showcase the bicycle on their Facebook page.

Btw I am buying the Sonax for a few of my other bicycles. Incredible!

thirdgenbird

Does it still have the original wheels?

Use a good high quality wax and polish on frames before you build them up and the sonax will keep it fresh.

Highgear

Thirdgenbird, what brand bar tape is that on the colnago? I'm looking for a good perforated bar tape for a upcoming build.

thirdgenbird

Both bikes have perforated fizik tape. I've done several gloveless rides and love it so far. Great value too.

Highgear

I see they have two or three sets of tape. Is that the Superlight, Performance or the microtext with the gel pads?

gomango

I run Microtex w/o gel.

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/roa...pe/fizihbtp200

thirdgenbird

Mine is the same. Microtex, no gel.

Puget Pounder

Microtex without gel is the best. I also roll without gloves. Glove tans are for nancies

thirdgenbird

Glad to hear I'm not alone. I do own one pair of gloves but they are completely unpadded and rarely worn.

gomango

Tomorrow morning?

Gore tex choppers.

Still snowing.

Puget Pounder

I have one pair that I used quite a bit when I first started biking. I found them necessary because of poorly fitting bikes. As I refined my fit, I didn't find the use for them and realized that I feel more connected/in-control without gloves. Oh yeah, I hate glove tans too.

EDIT: I'm not saying that I intentionally knew what was happening as I got a better fit, losing the gloves was just a result. I also don't think that people who use gloves have poorly fitting bikes.