C&V Holiday gift-giving ideas
12-13-23, 02:25 AM
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C&V Holiday gift-giving ideas
It's about that time (okay, well past that time, but still...), and I thought it might be fun to post cool stuff we find that would make good gifts for others or for ourselves. What do you suggest?
The Data Book, 'Hand-drawn illustrations of bicycle components from the late 1890s thru 1959. It’s kind of like an illustrated history book with no comments. It was put together in Japan, but the parts illustrated are European, lots of French.' Deeply nerdy and sold out, sorry. Still cool.
If you like hand-drawn illustrations, Rebour hasn't sold out yet.
Here's a nifty stocking stuffer; Save the Front Derailleur stickers! Also available as a t-shirt elsewhere in the shop.
The Data Book, 'Hand-drawn illustrations of bicycle components from the late 1890s thru 1959. It’s kind of like an illustrated history book with no comments. It was put together in Japan, but the parts illustrated are European, lots of French.' Deeply nerdy and sold out, sorry. Still cool.
If you like hand-drawn illustrations, Rebour hasn't sold out yet.
Here's a nifty stocking stuffer; Save the Front Derailleur stickers! Also available as a t-shirt elsewhere in the shop.
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12-13-23, 08:06 AM
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All the misc frames and bike parts in my garage! I like collecting old bike junk - shouldn't everyone else?
Have we ever thought about a forum ‘White Elephant gift exchange? Similar to the Box o' Crap where we get a signup list and a few basic ideas for each person (as well as riding size), then randomly assigned.
Some (actual) potential gift ideas: BF membership? Campy/Shimano coffee cup, patch kit, bar wrap, 6/7/8 speed chain, cables, ferrules, riding cap, gloves, socks, one of those cool Italian/French/USA brand maps.
For me personally: A copy of 'The Huffy-Campagnolo Connection: A 100 Year Racing Heritage', but it is out of print and so rare apparently no copies exist
Have we ever thought about a forum ‘White Elephant gift exchange? Similar to the Box o' Crap where we get a signup list and a few basic ideas for each person (as well as riding size), then randomly assigned.
Some (actual) potential gift ideas: BF membership? Campy/Shimano coffee cup, patch kit, bar wrap, 6/7/8 speed chain, cables, ferrules, riding cap, gloves, socks, one of those cool Italian/French/USA brand maps.
For me personally: A copy of 'The Huffy-Campagnolo Connection: A 100 Year Racing Heritage', but it is out of print and so rare apparently no copies exist
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12-13-23, 08:20 AM
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The Data Book, 'Hand-drawn illustrations of bicycle components from the late 1890s thru 1959. It’s kind of like an illustrated history book with no comments.
Cool, but apparently sold out. Eh, the grapes were probably sour anyway.
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12-13-23, 08:35 AM
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For the stockings: RideNow tubes from AliExpress.
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12-13-23, 11:11 AM
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Tools. After many years of all-thread and "washers" I finally got a Park headset press. Paid for itself on the first headset in the ease and satisfaction. That's what I would give.
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12-13-23, 11:36 AM
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map of classic Italian marques:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334839062240
this guy made similar maps for British and French bike builders as well.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334839062240
this guy made similar maps for British and French bike builders as well.
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12-13-23, 12:27 PM
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map of classic Italian marques:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334839062240
this guy made similar maps for British and French bike builders as well.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334839062240
this guy made similar maps for British and French bike builders as well.
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12-13-23, 12:53 PM
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It removes more anxiety than crown races and also pays for itself.
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It was a tad short when I went to put the cups in the Strawberry, pulled the roll pin at the top and it worked just fine.
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Back on topic. 
I would suggest any tool like these that we're too stubborn (cheap) to buy.
Top of the line chain tool, I have a Pedro's Tutto.
Rear derailleur hanger alignment gauge.
Digital caliper
Small torque wrench
Park T-handle hex wrench set THH-1 with Strip Gripper
Compact rechargeable inflator
PDW bindle rack
https://ridepdw.com/products/bindle-...nt=24752815873
This is good for a bike that you don't want anything contacting the frame but want to carry a fair amount.
Brooks small Scape seat bag
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/...-roll-bag.html
Small and spendy but very cool IMO.
Most anything Castelli, also often spendy but well worth it when you find a piece that works good for you which is often for me.
I would suggest any tool like these that we're too stubborn (cheap) to buy.
Top of the line chain tool, I have a Pedro's Tutto.
Rear derailleur hanger alignment gauge.
Digital caliper
Small torque wrench
Park T-handle hex wrench set THH-1 with Strip Gripper
Compact rechargeable inflator
PDW bindle rack
https://ridepdw.com/products/bindle-...nt=24752815873
This is good for a bike that you don't want anything contacting the frame but want to carry a fair amount.
Brooks small Scape seat bag
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/...-roll-bag.html
Small and spendy but very cool IMO.
Most anything Castelli, also often spendy but well worth it when you find a piece that works good for you which is often for me.
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And a proper coffee machine. Named Giotto, after Cino's brother.
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I would suggest socks ….really wild socks! Ok I’ll get back on track here. A new set of riding gloves, cycling cap , plastic tire levers(either the red Bontrager or the yellow Pedro’s) , or maybe some new riding glasses. Tools are always welcome , cone wrenches , headset wrench (you need two) , BB wrenches and crank removal tools( I have 3 or 4 different ones including the Campagnolo one ) .
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I would suggest socks ….really wild socks! Ok I’ll get back on track here. A new set of riding gloves, cycling cap , plastic tire levers(either the red Bontrager or the yellow Pedro’s) , or maybe some new riding glasses. Tools are always welcome , cone wrenches , headset wrench (you need two) , BB wrenches and crank removal tools( I have 3 or 4 different ones including the Campagnolo one ) .
It has a "spring loaded" quality to it that wraps and grabs the lockring and has never slipped off on me.
Never broken their pins either.
I also have Campy and Park, their pins break easy IMO.
I almost never use any but the Sugino's for over 50 years.
Not cheap nowadays but well worth the $$$$$.
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I wouldn't say no to a 63 to 65cm Confente. Just sayin . . . .
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I encourage everybody to get the oldschool Sugino BB tools, their hook spanner is the best in the business IMO.
It has a "spring loaded" quality to it that wraps and grabs the lockring and has never slipped off on me.
Never broken their pins either.
I also have Campy and Park, their pins break easy IMO.
I almost never use any but the Sugino's for over 50 years.
Not cheap nowadays but well worth the $$$$$.
It has a "spring loaded" quality to it that wraps and grabs the lockring and has never slipped off on me.
Never broken their pins either.
I also have Campy and Park, their pins break easy IMO.
I almost never use any but the Sugino's for over 50 years.
Not cheap nowadays but well worth the $$$$$.
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12-14-23, 08:04 PM
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I would be surprised if you get the same good use out of a new Park.
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This......to buy all of the above....
In times of need, I always find this useful
In the end nothing will beat friendship and good health....wishing that for all.
In times of need, I always find this useful
In the end nothing will beat friendship and good health....wishing that for all.
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12-15-23, 12:30 AM
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Cold weather cycling shoes.
Ski boot dryer- they work well for drying cycling shoes and gloves.
Nice, bright lights.
Ski boot dryer- they work well for drying cycling shoes and gloves.
Nice, bright lights.
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