Starting all over...

[tiretrax]

I like that basket, but I think it should be called a gondala. Expect a package from me - I sent you a Chihuahua to ride in the navigator position.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by tiretrax

I like that basket, but I think it should be called a gondala. Expect a package from me - I sent you a Chihuahua to ride in the navigator position.

[FL_MarkD]

Love the basket, but lose the ribbon. Too much aero impact ......

[cnighbor1]

and crush it
clamp SP

[Blown Reek]

Originally Posted by cnighbor1

and crush it
clamp SP

That's an old mechanic's pro tip, there.

[sandyrs]

My only thought on this is ｏｌｄ ｐｒｏ ｍｅｃｈａｎｉｃ＇ｓ ｔｉｐ ｄｏｎ＇ｔ ｃｌａｍｐ ｔｈｅ ｆｒａｍｅ ｂｙ ｔｈｅ ｔｏｐ ｔｕｂｅ ｂｅｃａｕｓｅ ｙｏｕ ｍｉｇｈｔ ａｃｃｉｄｅｎｔａｌｌｙ ｂｅｎｄ ｉｔ

[weisan]

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[v531xc]

I love this thread. I've been thinking about doing the same thing with a Colnago frame I have but no longer use as my primary road bike. I've got some French, Italian, and MUSA parts for a sort of Colnageaux. Just gotta find some brakes; maybe Mafacs are long enough.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by v531xc

I love this thread. I've been thinking about doing the same thing with a Colnago frame I have but no longer use as my primary road bike. I've got some French, Italian, and MUSA parts for a sort of Colnageaux. Just gotta find some brakes; maybe Mafacs are long enough.

(a bit of sobbing noise in the background)
"v531xc pal, you are the only one who truly understands me...(sob sob)"

oh ...and don't forget to hang your bike at its top tube on the bike stand. This part is uber critical, it's our secret handshake.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by weisan

(a bit of sobbing noise in the background)
"v531xc pal, you are the only one who truly understands me...(sob sob)"

oh ...and don't forget to hang your bike at its top tube on the bike stand. This part is uber critical, it's our secret handshake.

With the left hand side facing out too...

[cnighbor1]

Originally Posted by weisan

Been thinking lately of doing something different with the RS road bike, not 100% sure what's going to be yet. A couple of ideas that get thrown around:

1) Do a 650b conversion
2) Install an sweep back or upright bar
3) 650bx38 tires
4) Fenders
5) Bell or horn
6) Platform pedals

What do y'all think?

first dent the top tube by clamping it in a vise

[11.4]

Originally Posted by v531xc

I love this thread. I've been thinking about doing the same thing with a Colnago frame I have but no longer use as my primary road bike. I've got some French, Italian, and MUSA parts for a sort of Colnageaux. Just gotta find some brakes; maybe Mafacs are long enough.

This is what a couple hundred years ago was known as an Italian with the French disease.