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Old 02-19-2021, 01:22 PM
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Very cool. The idea itself is awesome, but the execution takes it to another level
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Old 02-19-2021, 05:09 PM
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I can't figure out what the "prehistoric chicken's" beak is made of.
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Old 02-19-2021, 06:21 PM
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The horses head is a Campagnolo 2 bolt seat post upper clamp that i cut part off. The horse mask is 2 water bottle reinforcements i brazed together. Rest is bearing races, cut u brake boss , a few Delta brake parts and female campy seat post binder
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Old 02-19-2021, 10:05 PM
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Very nice. Have you considered a full set with opposing Shimano vs Campagnolo sides? Dura Ace vs Record for the deluxe set.
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This is a ripper idea!
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Old 02-19-2021, 10:30 PM
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Very nice work Gary.

Now all you need is a picture of this guy using them:

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Old 02-20-2021, 07:10 AM
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OT but chess related. This series, really good.

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Old 02-25-2021, 09:23 AM
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Some changes and better pics
https://www.flickr.com/photos/255583...57718423628886
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Old 02-25-2021, 09:59 AM
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You really did a fantastic job. Very impressive!
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Old 02-25-2021, 11:07 AM
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Campy FTW!


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Cool!!
Now you gotta come up with a campy themed chess board...
Perhaps something derived from the Campy Alphabet chart...

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Old 02-26-2021, 12:40 AM
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Campagnolo alphabet possibilities
really liking the Campagnolo alphabet possibilities for a board theme. will post if i can figure that out
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Old 02-26-2021, 09:31 AM
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No way. That's so cool!!!
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Old 02-26-2021, 12:54 PM
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Very nicely done! And I do play chess.

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Old 02-26-2021, 01:50 PM
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really liking the Campagnolo alphabet possibilities for a board theme. will post if i can figure that out
Here is a more complete chart that may help, courtesy of velo-retro vintage prints:
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Old 02-26-2021, 05:54 PM
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My dropout takes your skewer......MATE! No, seriously, that is a fabulous idea!
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