Getting back into cycling

[sc_rufctr]

Shared on a Faceplant page.

An excellent example of a classic steel frame with modern components (Campagnolo Record 11 speed).
Note the seat post. This frame is about 30 to 40mm too small for the rider. Back in the day "a fist full of seat-post" was the standard.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

FWIW I've never seen a seat-post fail/break... But they like to get stuck REGULARLY!

Carbon grip paste works well in Carbon frames.

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•. Carbon posts in carbon frames also get stuck. You MUST remove them on occasion and re-apply the paste.

• I just binned a CF seatpost that had gotten a chip somehow and then proceeded to delaminate and splinter.

• I've also destroyed a few alloy posts in the process of removing them from a steel or alloy frame.

[herr_oberst]

I like that red Colnago, but I'm enough of a purist that, to my eye, box section alloy rims and ss spokes really enhance the look.
(but that is a tiny frame, and tiny frames always look a little disproportionate with 700c wheels, no matter what the finish)

[flatbutt]

Oh man we finally had a GOR-G-US day so I geared up and took off. I underestimated my readiness for upper 70s temps. 15 miles kicked my flat butt. Came home, sat down, passed out for an hour.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I like that red Colnago, but I'm enough of a purist that, to my eye, box section alloy rims and ss spokes really enhance the look.
(but that is a tiny frame, and tiny frames always look a little disproportionate with 700c wheels, no matter what the finish)

The owner didn't say but I'm guessing that's a 49cm frame (seat post center to center).

I do love these old time trial bike!

[herr_oberst]

That radial laced front wheel would look the business on the Colgnago with a radial/3-cross on the rear in SS. He loves that Campy front hub. Looks so big on that tiny front wheel.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

STOP!!! STOP!!! JUST STOP!!! nananananananananana.... fingers in ears....I can't hear you!!!!!! God that freaks me out.

I always think that after long rides flying down those hills but when I wind it out, there's no time to think but do. The min I think about it, that's when I lose it and slow way down.

[look 171]

American Classic seat post are known to break at the seat clamp but that's such-a pretty seat post. I liked them for their light weight with that, it means reliability issues.

[sc_rufctr]

[LEAKYSEALS951]

^wtf? Is this real. no......

[Cassy0110]

Real experts in cycling, I read the article https://www.bikethesites.com/can-you-ride-a-bike-while-pregnant/ but I don't know if I can be trusted, my husband constantly persuades me to ride.

[sc_rufctr]

Melbourne based company: Curve Cycles https://www.curvecycling.com.au

"Ninja Mermaid Kevin of Steel"

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

^wtf? Is this real. no......

Yep it's real

That was from the Faceplant page "American Built Frames Only !" (It's a private group)

[sc_rufctr]

So anyway...

My *"German GF" gave me a "LeMond Revolutionary Trainer". Her ex-husband walked out on her about 3 years ago and left it behind. I've always used rollers but hey it's free so why not? The frame is a classic Vetta (Italian) from the late 80s. A friend gave it to me because the seat post has a small crack at the base. It's fine as a stationary trainer but I wouldn't trust it on the road. I had planned to replace the seat tube but never got around to it.

Just mocking up at this stage. The frame will be stripped, prepped and painted soon.
- That's a Shimano 105 11 Speed cassette.

(* Not actually my GF, more like my little sister. I helped her get back on her feet after he husband left. She moved from Germany to Australia so she could marry her ex-husband and I was the photographer at their wedding. I'm not really sure why but somehow I felt responsible for her. My real GF is a rather nice Aussie Lady )

[sc_rufctr]

I prepped the frame for paint yesterday... Just plain white with no decals.
(Por15 for the base followed by Por Top coat).

[sc_rufctr]

I'm still waiting on some nicer weather before I paint... Maybe tomorrow with a bit of luck.

Meanwhile my friends fixie. Just about perfect IMO (drop bars and a straight stem would get it over the line).

[look 171]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I'm still waiting on some nicer weather before I paint... Maybe tomorrow with a bit of luck.

Meanwhile my friends fixie. Just about perfect IMO (drop bars and a straight stem would get it over the line).

I don't know, Pete. Maybe I am too much of a traditionalist, with not a hipster bone in my body. I can't see why anyone would ride that a fixed gear bike in traffic or just for fun. I have to admit, I did it through winter but I had a front brake and I needed to spin during off season but iun no way I ride that to have coffee or just for fun. Especially those who are riding track bikes with steep angles.

[herr_oberst]

I've got a s/s. (I think fixies are scary, but Pete's friends' blue - DeRosa? is very pretty!) I pieced mine together because I needed a crap bike to ride 3/4 of a mile twice a day 4 times a week that could be left locked to a pole on the sidewalk in any kind of weather. I think the furthest I took it was five or ten miles. It's fun, and then it's not, almost like a light switch.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Watch out for dogs.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by look 171

I don't know, Pete. Maybe I am too much of a traditionalist, with not a hipster bone in my body. I can't see why anyone would ride that a fixed gear bike in traffic or just for fun. I have to admit, I did it through winter but I had a front brake and I needed to spin during off season but iun no way I ride that to have coffee or just for fun. Especially those who are riding track bikes with steep angles.

A "Fixie" like that is great in an empty car park... and that's about it.

My comments were about the design and execution. Clean build with simple lines.