Joe! Posted April 3, 2014 Share The great Pirate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe! Posted April 3, 2014 Share Pantani: Aluminum was the material of choice throughout for its predictable durability, from the beautifully polished Campagnolo Record drivetrain and dual-pivot brake calipers to the tubular ITM Big One stem and standard-diameter handlebar – and even the Campagnolo Electron tubular wheels. Looking shockingly minimal in comparison to currently fashionable deep-section carbon, the Electron's box-section rims were ideally suited to a rider of Pantani's nature: they had low inertia for rapid accelerations, they were comfortable over the long haul for such a light rider, and they were easily serviceable with grease injection ports front and rear, readily replaceable components and a tubular tire bed that offered a more reliable bond than carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe! Posted April 3, 2014 Share Pantani: Aluminum was the material of choice throughout for its predictable durability, from the beautifully polished Campagnolo Record drivetrain and dual-pivot brake calipers to the tubular ITM Big One stem and standard-diameter handlebar – and even the Campagnolo Electron tubular wheels. Looking shockingly minimal in comparison to currently fashionable deep-section carbon, the Electron's box-section rims were ideally suited to a rider of Pantani's nature: they had low inertia for rapid accelerations, they were comfortable over the long haul for such a light rider, and they were easily serviceable with grease injection ports front and rear, readily replaceable components and a tubular tire bed that offered a more reliable bond than carbon. fanievb and jcza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe! Posted April 3, 2014 Share The custom-built bike was light, stiff enough, and crafted to perfection and ultimately carried 'Il Pirata' to the top step of both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia in 1998, thus more than proving its worth and earning a firm place in cycling history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted April 4, 2014 Share So i'm not the only one. Even Il Pirata has the clear coat peeling off his carbon levers. Haro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted April 4, 2014 Share So i'm not the only one. Even Il Pirata has the clear coat peeling off his carbon levers.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted April 4, 2014 Share LC, meant to send you a message. Thank's, I got the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted April 4, 2014 Share Hey, no problem. I hope it met with your expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted April 10, 2014 Share I think I need a break from this thread, I’m getting all emotional. quintonb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted April 10, 2014 Share It looks like Christmas came early to the Morpheus home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted April 10, 2014 Share but seriously.... quintonb and E1A104 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 10, 2014 Share Want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted April 11, 2014 Share Help needed! I'm looking for some oldish Campagnolo bits and pieces for a really special build. Record 1990s, 8 or 9 speed group-set, components and wheels to go with it, all meant for a 1992 Colnago Master Bititanio frame that I'm sure Heart Coppy is still going to regret selling. All I have lying around is a Centaur group-set which I can't use for fear of upsetting the balance of the universe. Please pm me if you hear of something or have something to sell. Loose cog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Mechanic" Posted April 11, 2014 Share My LBS built this up for one of their customers... Cippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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