quintonb Posted February 13, 2015 Share Thanks to a very generous Hubber (Le Turbo) who was willing to let me have a pair of classic Campy Shamal wheels at a very reasonable price, the Colnago Bititan is now another step closer to how I would like it to be. It runs like a dream on its new Continental Gatorskin tubbies and looks like the wheels were designed especially for it. It is my first ride to run tubbies, so, here's to no punctures! Argue with me if you like, but bikes don't come much prettier than this. Now, if anyone has a longish Campy aero seat post in 27,2 mm lying around for a reasonable price.......Nice ride, and I have to agree, you just cant beat the looks of a Colnago(or most Italian bikes for that matter).Good luck in finding a long campy aero seatpost. I have 1 but its short, hence my move to the Campag Titanium one.Seat posts back then where short because thats how guys rode their bikes.Rule of thumb was wrap your hand around the seapost and it should touch the frame and the underside of the saddle...Its just how bikes were made.Maybe try look for a nice Campag Ti seatpost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beattbox Posted February 13, 2015 Share Thanks to a very generous Hubber (Le Turbo) who was willing to let me have a pair of classic Campy Shamal wheels at a very reasonable price, the Colnago Bititan is now another step closer to how I would like it to be. It runs like a dream on its new Continental Gatorskin tubbies and looks like the wheels were designed especially for it. It is my first ride to run tubbies, so, here's to no punctures! Argue with me if you like, but bikes don't come much prettier than this. Now, if anyone has a longish Campy aero seat post in 27,2 mm lying around for a reasonable price....... That looks hawt! Can't wait to see it in the flesh titanium Edited February 13, 2015 by Beattbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted February 13, 2015 Share ................Good luck in finding a long campy aero seatpost. I have 1 but its short, hence my move to the Campag Titanium one.Seat posts back then where short because thats how guys rode their bikes.Rule of thumb was wrap your hand around the seapost and it should touch the frame and the underside of the saddle...Its just how bikes were made.Maybe try look for a nice Campag Ti seatpost.Finally the penny drops! I couldn't figure out why they are always so short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted February 13, 2015 Share Finally the penny drops! I couldn't figure out why they are always so short.Look at any of the old pictures of guys like Merckx and they all have short seatposts, raised stems.Rule of thumb for frame size was stand over the frame barefoot and the top tube should just touch your undercarriage, Closed fist around the seatpost for saddle height and stem length was calculated by pushing your elbow against the front of your saddle, open hand and about 2 fingers till you touch the back of the bars... basic bike setup, fine tune on a ride. How things have changed... HeyYou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanB Posted February 14, 2015 Share Colnago restored, now just the black bar tape Eppie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 14, 2015 Share Great work EvanB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeTurbo Posted February 14, 2015 Share Thanks to a very generous Hubber (Le Turbo) who was willing to let me have a pair of classic Campy Shamal wheels at a very reasonable price, the Colnago Bititan is now another step closer to how I would like it to be. It runs like a dream on its new Continental Gatorskin tubbies and looks like the wheels were designed especially for it. It is my first ride to run tubbies, so, here's to no punctures! Argue with me if you like, but bikes don't come much prettier than this. Now, if anyone has a longish Campy aero seat post in 27,2 mm lying around for a reasonable price....... They're definitely where they needed to be. That's looking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted February 15, 2015 Share Thanks to a very generous Hubber (Le Turbo) who was willing to let me have a pair of classic Campy Shamal wheels at a very reasonable price, the Colnago Bititan is now another step closer to how I would like it to be. It runs like a dream on its new Continental Gatorskin tubbies and looks like the wheels were designed especially for it. It is my first ride to run tubbies, so, here's to no punctures! Argue with me if you like, but bikes don't come much prettier than this. Now, if anyone has a longish Campy aero seat post in 27,2 mm lying around for a reasonable price....... Meant to do this ages ago! Well done Le Turbo, true spirit of classic bike guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted February 16, 2015 Share Meant to do this ages ago! Well done Le Turbo, true spirit of classic bike guys.The willingness of people to help, be it with know-how, advice or parts, is really something! As for sharing knowledge, there are some real cycling "encyclopedias" on here! HeyYou and quintonb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted February 16, 2015 Share Anyone in need of an old school saddle for their build? Edit: added a pic. Edited February 16, 2015 by Stretched@Birth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted February 16, 2015 Share ImageUploadedByTapatalk1424086132.995602.jpgAnyone in need of an old school saddle for their build?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1424086303.046197.jpg Edit: added a pic. First refusal? PM sent to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixer Posted February 16, 2015 Share First refusal? PM sent to you.Second dibs if "Hey You" does not take it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bronkhorst Posted February 17, 2015 Share Wanted, Shimano RS Eighty carbon front wheel please, pjbronk@telkomsa.net or 0828180030 [emoji120] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanB Posted February 18, 2015 Share Busy building a Team Weinmann Reynolds 653 Century Eddy Merckx danthunders, quintonb and DJR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted February 18, 2015 Share Wanted, Shimano RS Eighty carbon front wheel please, pjbronk@telkomsa.net or 0828180030 [emoji120] Morning Johan, put this in the ad section too. You've probably got more chance of a response there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthunders Posted February 18, 2015 Share Busy building a Team Weinmann Reynolds 653 Century Eddy Merckx Thats going to be so Nice when its done!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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