What are you building today?.... - Page 19

mattsurf · #**271** 04-26-2019, 07:34 AM

2 weeks ago, bought this "Hubli" for $250 at a Velo Bourse in Switzerland. Columbus tubing, Shimano 600 tricolor groupset (7 speed 53/42 & 13-21 cassette), Mavic Tubular wheels. Dates from 1987/88, but looks like new

Changed tyres and saddle and gave it a good service. Took it out on weekly club ride - 85km (53 miles), with over 1000m (3300ft) climbing, 2h20 mins, 36.5kpg (23mph), kept up with modern superbikes... simply awesome

Downtube shifting while riding in close formation in a peloton is "interesting"

weisan · #**272** 04-26-2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsurf

Changed tyres and saddle and gave it a good service. Took it out on weekly club ride - 85km (53 miles), with over 1000m (3300ft) climbing, 2h20 mins, 36.5kpg (23mph), kept up with modern superbikes... simply awesome

Downtube shifting while riding in close formation in a peloton is "interesting"

Now we know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that it really comes down to the "rider", not the bike.

Can we have a picture of the rider instead?

mattsurf · #**273** 04-26-2019, 08:35 AM

Picture of me after approx 8000m (25000ft) climbing on a successful Everesting race last year (that I won)

I love old bikes as much as I love the latest superbikes but this bike felt "special" and "right" immediately, it's comfortable, climbs and sprints well, I think that when a bike fits well and rides well, it is easy to ride at a fast average pace.

I have never ridden a bike that got so much interest, an unrelated group of Swiss riders stopped to have a chat and admire the bike, after I passed them up a long climb, and then stopped for the rest of my group to catch up

weisan · #**274** 04-28-2019, 04:26 PM

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Just this morning.

Hub: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea 6 bolt Disc
Rim: Mavic XM319 27.5

One down, two more to go.

Hub: DT 350 6 bolt disc
Rim: Stan's Notubes ZTR Crest 27.5

Two down, one more to go.

oldpotatoe · #**275** 04-28-2019, 05:09 PM

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Hub: DT 350 6 bolt disc
Rim: Stan's Notubes ZTR Crest 27.5

Two down, one more to go.

The rotor is on the wrong side...

tuscanyswe · #**276** 04-28-2019, 05:21 PM

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The rotor is on the wrong side...

Good thing its not the rear eh?

oldpotatoe · #**277** 04-28-2019, 05:35 PM

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Good thing its not the rear eh?

Tee hee, wasn't going to mention 'best' way to lace disc brake hubs is inside pulling on disc/rotor side BUT, ya know..

weisan · #**278** 04-29-2019, 07:04 AM

Done.

Last of three 650b wheels built over the weekend.

Hub : Shimano XT centerlock disc
Rim : Mavic EN421

AngryScientist · #**279** 05-01-2019, 05:07 PM

i am fixing up my "utility bike".

we have a ton of local parks and i'm tired of driving to them, so a flat pedal runabout bike is in order.

need a cage capable of carrying a big water bottle, some new grips and a way to carry a U-Lock and i'm on the road!

steveoz · #**280** 07-14-2019, 09:58 PM

Technically it was finished by Unpredictable but I did do some of the finishing touches.. Serotta NHX (SLX tubing) with all Shimano Tricolor 600 and Easton Velomax OrionII wheels
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Burning Pines · #**281** 07-15-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i am fixing up my "utility bike".

we have a ton of local parks and i'm tired of driving to them, so a flat pedal runabout bike is in order.

need a cage capable of carrying a big water bottle, some new grips and a way to carry a U-Lock and i'm on the road!

Get a basket. You’ll thank me. I have this in my Wald and it’s nice especially if you might be riding in the rain: https://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/137-basket-bag

dirtdigger88 · #**282** 07-15-2019, 02:57 PM

working on it this weekend - close to being done - just not there yet

jtbadge · #**283** 07-15-2019, 03:23 PM

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working on it this weekend - close to being done - just not there yet

Oh, hell yeah! I was watching one like this (maybe even the same one?) on eBay and bailed because it was just a bit too big.

dirtdigger88 · #**284** 07-15-2019, 03:28 PM

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Oh, hell yeah! I was watching one like this (maybe even the same one?) on eBay and bailed because it was just a bit too big.

same one I am sure - I have been on the hunt for a CSi/Colorado for some time - had to have a steel fork and bi-lam lugs - this one came up so I picked it up - paid more than I hoped to but in the end its was still cheap for what it is

Ozz · #**285** 07-15-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtdigger88

same one I am sure - I have been on the hunt for a CSi/Colorado for some time - had to have a steel fork and bi-lam lugs - this one came up so I picked it up - paid more than I hoped to but in the end its was still cheap for what it is

Sweet...looking forward to seeing it built up.

PS - I'm still riding your 2004 Legend....cheers!