Starting the OFFICIAL Steel club.
06-22-10, 08:47 PM
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As for the crank, if I upgrade it will be superbe pro or vintage dura ace, with a corresponding rear derailleur. Probably won't happen any time soon if I decide to go through with my MTB project.
06-24-10, 03:00 AM
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just a couple of mine from down under. will post some more as i take the pics.
SALSA CASSEROLL
KENVANS
Schwinn Continental. not sure how this found its way to Australia. they were not sold here new.
SALSA CASSEROLL
KENVANS
Schwinn Continental. not sure how this found its way to Australia. they were not sold here new.
06-25-10, 05:54 AM
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Just picked up a Columbus tubing Celeste 1981 Bianchi (either Super Corsa / Super Leggera / Specialissima). Thing rides amaaaaaazingly.
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06-25-10, 07:15 AM
#730
The Drive Side is Within
the bag was an experiment.
steel is real, and hi-tensile is, um, prehensile?
any panasonics in the club yet?
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06-25-10, 04:18 PM
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Steel is real, baby!
06-25-10, 04:46 PM
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STEEL or WOOD
aluminum is for parts
carbon is too cold and harsh
if you want lightness
lose some weight
aluminum is for parts
carbon is too cold and harsh
if you want lightness
lose some weight
06-25-10, 10:14 PM
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Old porsches are sweet. If I had the patience I would try to find a 944 turbo, but I hear they're not easy or cheap to work on. The m3 on the other hand is ridiculously easy to work on, and surprisingly affordable.
As for the crank, if I upgrade it will be superbe pro or vintage dura ace, with a corresponding rear derailleur. Probably won't happen any time soon if I decide to go through with my MTB project.
As for the crank, if I upgrade it will be superbe pro or vintage dura ace, with a corresponding rear derailleur. Probably won't happen any time soon if I decide to go through with my MTB project.
06-27-10, 09:31 PM
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Dude, I am already a member, #212, and here is my latest steel Centurion Prestige, 56cm. I love this bike:
Mavic Open 4 on Mavic 501 hubs, 28/32, Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42 group, Specialized BG Avatar saddle and Shimano barcons with rear index. I have new light blue cable set for it but I had already wrapped the bar and so I will wait until the tape is showing some wear and then install the new cables, these are still in decent shape anyways. Regina America aluminum free wheel, 126mm spacing, I did not want to spread the heat treated and hardened Prestige steel. I do want a nicer seat post for it and the cf Bell, Wall Mart, water cage, six dollars beats the similar version at the LBS at nearly fifty dollars. Tires???? Maybe Conti GP4000?
Mavic Open 4 on Mavic 501 hubs, 28/32, Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42 group, Specialized BG Avatar saddle and Shimano barcons with rear index. I have new light blue cable set for it but I had already wrapped the bar and so I will wait until the tape is showing some wear and then install the new cables, these are still in decent shape anyways. Regina America aluminum free wheel, 126mm spacing, I did not want to spread the heat treated and hardened Prestige steel. I do want a nicer seat post for it and the cf Bell, Wall Mart, water cage, six dollars beats the similar version at the LBS at nearly fifty dollars. Tires???? Maybe Conti GP4000?
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06-27-10, 09:43 PM
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Dude, I am already a member and here is my latest steel Centurion Prestige, 56cm. I love this bike:
Mavic Open 4 on Mavic 501 hubs, 28/32, Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42 group, Specialized BG Avatar saddle and Shimano barcons with rear index. I have new light blue cable set for it but I had already wrapped the bar and so I will wait until the tape is showing some wear and then install the new cables, these are still in decent shape anyways. Regina America aluminum free wheel, 126mm spacing, I did not want to spread the heat treated and hardened Prestige steel. I do want a nicer seat post for it and the cf Bell, Wall Mart, water cage, six dollars beats the similar version at the LBS at nearly fifty dollars. Tires???? Maybe Conti GP4000?
Mavic Open 4 on Mavic 501 hubs, 28/32, Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42 group, Specialized BG Avatar saddle and Shimano barcons with rear index. I have new light blue cable set for it but I had already wrapped the bar and so I will wait until the tape is showing some wear and then install the new cables, these are still in decent shape anyways. Regina America aluminum free wheel, 126mm spacing, I did not want to spread the heat treated and hardened Prestige steel. I do want a nicer seat post for it and the cf Bell, Wall Mart, water cage, six dollars beats the similar version at the LBS at nearly fifty dollars. Tires???? Maybe Conti GP4000?
iris king cage:
thomson:
deda corsa tires:
06-27-10, 11:22 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
You don't get much steelier than this... 
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06-28-10, 02:23 AM
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06-28-10, 03:14 AM
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Minutes before I got the handlebars fitted and bar taped.
18.1 pounds
Happy as can be
18.1 pounds
Happy as can be
06-28-10, 07:27 AM
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06-29-10, 08:17 PM
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So I haven't been on here in a long while but I just had to post this steel ride I picked up today! It's a Fuji Team, True Temper OX Gold w/an Ultegra triple group. Went out and road it this afternoon, very nice ride. The guy put a Cinelli Grammo stem on there which I will probably keep on there. The things that need to be addressed are a new saddle, different (wider) bars, a new headset and put some proper road pedals on after I get some new cleats. Wheels are built up with Reflex rims. Not sure if I will keep the triple set-up, I've always been perfectly happy with a 53x39 set-up...but we'll see. Of course, as I started riding in the 80's, I have a penchant for steel bikes so I'm pretty excited!
Good to be back btw!
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07-01-10, 02:13 AM
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Steel is real, baby!
07-01-10, 02:16 AM
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Steel is real, baby!
Dude, I am already a member, #212, and here is my latest steel Centurion Prestige, 56cm. I love this bike:
Mavic Open 4 on Mavic 501 hubs, 28/32, Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42 group, Specialized BG Avatar saddle and Shimano barcons with rear index. I have new light blue cable set for it but I had already wrapped the bar and so I will wait until the tape is showing some wear and then install the new cables, these are still in decent shape anyways. Regina America aluminum free wheel, 126mm spacing, I did not want to spread the heat treated and hardened Prestige steel. I do want a nicer seat post for it and the cf Bell, Wall Mart, water cage, six dollars beats the similar version at the LBS at nearly fifty dollars. Tires???? Maybe Conti GP4000?
Mavic Open 4 on Mavic 501 hubs, 28/32, Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42 group, Specialized BG Avatar saddle and Shimano barcons with rear index. I have new light blue cable set for it but I had already wrapped the bar and so I will wait until the tape is showing some wear and then install the new cables, these are still in decent shape anyways. Regina America aluminum free wheel, 126mm spacing, I did not want to spread the heat treated and hardened Prestige steel. I do want a nicer seat post for it and the cf Bell, Wall Mart, water cage, six dollars beats the similar version at the LBS at nearly fifty dollars. Tires???? Maybe Conti GP4000?
I love those Centurions with that kind of paint, regardless of the color. Very beautiful!
07-01-10, 02:42 AM
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Bianchi is currently stripped to the frame, everything that can be taken apart and cleaned/relubricated has been gone over. New brake pads, cables, shift cables, cable housings, bar tape, chain, brake hoods, full re-adjustment is in the works.
07-01-10, 06:03 AM
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30 pages and I think I have the first Ross! It's a Ross Professional Gran Tour. I've never been able to find out how old it is but I know it's a 92-94 model. And don't forget the sweet leather seat! Guy makes them just like Brooks does, unbelievably comfortable. I feel like I'm on my couch when I'm out riding. 
(and yes, I have fixed the seat angle. Thank god. )
(and yes, I have fixed the seat angle. Thank god. )
07-01-10, 06:25 PM
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Steel is real, baby!
In addition to the others in my steel stable, there is now my daughter's 1987 Trek 400T Elance:
07-11-10, 10:20 PM
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A new one added to the stable this weekend: 2010 Salsa Pistola
