Thanks StephenCL and spamjoshua. (pics of new bike)

[mgrover]

I picked up the frame and a LOT of parts from StephenCL over here: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=51388
I picked up a few more parts from spamjoshua and he was kind enough to spend an evening with me in his bike shop putting this thing together. I think it looks beautiful!
I plan on getting some clipless pedals on there eventually. Keep in mind that I was trying to keep a tight budget with the whole bike as well.

[thwart]

Sweet bike.

Love the contrast; the older Chorus brakes, Grammo Ti stem, and yet the current carbon Ergos.

[dannyg1]

That's a really good looking bike with an interesting build. Only thing I'd worry about is running that 8 speed Chorus crank as 10 spd. New rings on there? Does it tear chain under heavy pedalling stress (especially in the 18-20th gear)?

[mgrover]

Originally Posted by dannyg1

That's a really good looking bike with an interesting build. Only thing I'd worry about is running that 8 speed Chorus crank as 10 spd. New rings on there? Does it tear chain under heavy pedalling stress (especially in the 18-20th gear)?

The rear is all 9 speed. Crankset is an Campagnolo Croce D'Aune 53/39 (8 speed), and then the 10 speed record derailleurs.
So far it is working out pretty well.

[dannyg1]

Now that's just downright weird. Did Serotta beat Bruce Gordon to the lugged Ti frame or is that thing steel? (Just visited the link and found out it's a Csi, answering my own question...)

Shifters 9-speed? RD seems to be a Chorus 9, which is good for a 9 spd drivetrain .

Very interesting bike. Repaint that and you'll have an ultimate Serotta.

Danny

[StephenCL]

They were NOS Croce d' Aune Cranks and I put on NOS 9speed exadrive rings. A very sweet set up indeed. The bike looks great. Congratulations.

[mgrover]

Steel frame (some of the paint just makes it look Ti) and 9 speed shifters.
Paint is certainly something I will end up touching up over time. Gotta find the right matches.


Here is the full breakdown:

CSI Steel frame
F1 carbon fork
Chris King headset
Cinelli Grammo Ti stem
American Classic Ti post
Flite saddle
Campy Chorus 9 speed rear derailleur
Campy Chorus 9 speed cassette
Campy Record 10 speed front derailleur
Campy Croce D'Aune crankset
Campy Chorus monoplanar's brakes
Campy Record 9 speed carbon levers
Mavic Aksium wheels
Michelin Pro Race tires
Tioga Spider pedals


I think I got everything there (not sure what the bars are). I probably should have dropped that in the first post.

[Big-d]

Sometimes bikes "pieced together" hit that sweet spot,unique and cool...I have a real soft spot for Serottas w. red/yellow paint..that and the campy mix...Nice! Big D