End of an era; Campagnolo will not be represented on a single World Tour team bicycle in 2024.

What a shame. I wonder why? I know Shimano has much deeper pockets to sponsor teams, but I thought I read or heard that not all teams get component deals?

Here's one story.

http://velo.outsideonline.com/road/whats-going-on-with-campagnolo-no-worldtour-team-for-2024/

Hopefully, just a temporary situation. If not, Pogacar on Colnago-Campagnolo will be the last TdF winner for them. Not a bad way to go out.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702595000.jpg

^

Supernice.

I thought maybe I could simply avoid the plants that produce those goat heads. No Bueno! They fall and accumulate and, presumably, never go away. So my refuge riding plan is toast and it was a slow slog through much of the loose sand anyway :( But everything happens for a reason I always say. I decided to take the bike to the local MTB trails as a last resort and see what would happen. It was an absolute blast out on the trail - more fun than my old full-suspension MTB. Feels really good to be out on the trails again after a 10 year absence.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702598119.jpg

Heading to this place next week :eek:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkXmAE4WDMc?si=8i3ziE9xjbx-PI_8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Campagnolo and Colnago should always be together. Putting Shimano on it probably killed an angel!

Like putting a Subaru engine in a Porsche. Some things should just not be done! :cool:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702638073.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702638036.jpg

Yard sale at Jumbo ... dang it - missed out on Vingegaard's 51cm in my size!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702760443.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702760443.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702760443.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1702760490.jpg

NBPD. Hydraulic discs have been a revelation for me. More confidence on the downhills, better control in all situations.

And just to add to a better ride experience, how about five minute pad replacement - both wheels - and the calipers auto-adjust. Suh-weet!


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703088852.jpg

^^^ have you bled them yet? I just yesterday got a bleed kit and plan to do it soon. Watched the vid from Park Tool and it gets quite involved :( Agreed, the hydraulics are great if you need them. They're on my fatbike with 180mm rotors (which is pretty much a dedicated trail bike now) and I absolutely love them for that situation. Levers are a bit soft so I know there's air in the lines. The bike sat for 4 years.

Gravel bike has mechanical discs with 160mm rotors which are just OK but no real need for instant braking where I ride with that anyway. Might try a 180mm rotor in front and see if that improves things.

BTW: if anyone is looking for tires and components, check out Merlin Cycles in the UK. Some incredible deals right now. Ordered a pair of Schwalbe Jumbo Jims in 26x4.8" for $108 shipped to the USA (typically, these are over $100 each + shipping). Ordered Thurs, on my doorstep Monday morning :eek: Placed a second order for a pair of Maxxis Race Recon's for my gravel bike - $15 each! + some other stuff.

Merlin Cycles


And how's this for cool bike of the week? Tribute to a 1930's Path Racer. 531 frame, 3-speed, Brooks saddle, etc. $1700.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703101436.png

They feel great. Modulation for days! No need to bleed. (but I've got the tools if I need to let it bleed.)

I had mechanical discs on my last Gravel bike. Never again - the difference is night and day, like the difference between single pivot calipers and V brakes was.

OK, for most of us, these wouldn't qualify, but as a underprivileged, abused child who doesn't have much, these may mean as much as a Pinarello to us..http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703116991.jpg

Big crash out on the singletrack trail with the fatbike Thurs. First crash in ... well, I don't even remember when my last legit crash was. Pedal strike on a small hidden tree stump going around a fast righthander. Bike stopped instantly. I did not. Flew over the handlebars Superman style :cool: Short flight followed by a hard landing on both kneecaps and my left hand. Thought I was going to be laid up for a week or so, but got back in the saddle the next day and did 10 miles on the gravel bike (adhering to Rule 5). Knees bruised, sore wrist, but otherwise no problems. Not bad for a "frail, elderly, retired senior citizen on a fixed income" such as myself :D

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703445876.jpg

You must've remembered to do the monkey roll! I'm glad the getoff wasn't lots worse and you saddled that hoss the very next day.

Your story reminds me of why I don't do long days out in the woods or desert on my own anymore. (Also a retired geezer here) 30 miles on a bike is fun. 15 miles back to the car on foot? Better to have some pals around to help figure out the best way out of a bind!

Dang, I am glad you are OK. You are one tough dude. I will start riding twice a week due to my knee injury coming to an end. Doc order no more then 50-70 miles a week. Hell, I can only get about 30-40 broken up in two rides. Here we go again. I forgotten how hard is it to get back into shape after 8-9 months or sitting around getting fat. 20 lbs, man, 20 to go.

^^^ It really is amazing how quickly you can lose it when you don't ride for a few months. I've been thankful to be riding nearly everyday for the past year and for the foreseeable future - cycling is my retirement :) Just watched a YouTube vid of a young man in his 90s who's still riding regularly and very well to boot! :eek:

I have been wondering how that crash would have went down had I been clipped in? I'm riding platform pedals with no clip-ins on that bike. Quite a learning curve. I almost think the crash would've been less severe if I had stayed with the bike.



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703465284.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1703465284.jpg

I think it can go neither way. Taking the bike with you along the clips when you go down may slow the impact a bit? I bet you wouldn't go over the handle bars so far? Most of my crashes had been clipped in with a lot of sliding, using my skin as brake. I remember crashing years ago as a kid on platform pedals. One would think its less painful because it is much easier to monkey roll? I can't monkey roll worth a damn.

I plan on riding for a long time. I still look forward to getting out on the group ride but its a nasty beating with these young guys. I tell ya, the itch to get out and ride is high but I am not in any shape to go anywhere. Wheel sucking someone on the road today doing 18-19 mph for about 5 miles killed me. I curled up and slept after my hot shower. Doesn't help just getting over the flu.

Many of us here can get out and ride alone for miles and still enjoy it but with others sure making it more fun. I often wonder how much longer will we still enjoy riding alone. A couple of guys I talked to started to play pickle ball on some mornings for some simple conversations. I don't know about pickle ball?

I had knee replacement in October so I figured I'd get an E bike to help get back in shape. If you're looking for a direct to consumer bike brand to try out check out Fezzari cycles out of Utah. Great customer service and the bikes come with great component specs. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e5bc30b335.jpg

Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk