Current Projects chat and miscellany

Thought you ordered a 'Bossin' ?

PS - why is the text / forum breaking lines mid word?

ETA Fixed now

Wow! I want to report progress for my rossin too.

Finished for now, had a go at harlequin but just didn't like it so went for black tape instead. Still thinking if i should go for tan walls? tried them on but think the frame is colourful and black just suits it better....

That is so awesome. Black tyres work with the bright orange/red

Looking ace!

@Enigmatic: have you thought about keeping it this way and ask for a partial refund?

I had that problem recently too. X2 is much lower stack than almost any other current road stem.
Lowest-stack (trad/external) 1 1/8"headset is apparently the Cobalt 'directset' by Crank Bros (i think).

I have that problem on my 66cm Goldsprint with UNCUT forks and a CK Sotto Voce.... X2 only.

Do it, let's make it a Rossin page...

Gonna stick with the black tyres thanks guys.

not much to report, but I can post an older photo to complement yours.
You made me rethink my plan to get gumwall tyres. (shallow carbon rims in background)

Looking really nice. What fork is that?

Talking about Rossin's, here's my project (sorry for the poor pic quality):

I've put mostly campy parts and of course, I've only found out recently that actually this was probably a Festina-Lotus team replica, mounted with Dura Ace parts..

I was tempted to make it period correct and all that, but I'm going to leave it like as it is, besides replacing the pinocchio stem for a black itm one..

More pics here for those interested:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49131693@N03/sets/72157646630196972

Ivan! I'm so glad you got the frame! Well done, can't wait for the build. RIP C.S

I'm starting to think that way after getting over the initial disappointment.... I have Campy, Shimano and Zeus builds already so this was always going to be a bitsa - it is getting HCS carbon rims on Hugi hubs with Magura hydraulic levers and calipers. The colour is nice although I have other bikes in similar colours. Ho Hum best thing is probably to put it together and ride it before winter and move on to building up the Moser / Rigi or the Koga. Can't decide quite what to do with the Koga so probably be the Moser.

Ah good stuff! Was using it for fixed TT's last season but now use it for general riding and hill climbs. Made the upgrade to this!

Sorry for the shit pic. Its a Dolan Arc which I also use at newport velodrome over the winter.

Good luck finding a Crank Bros directset. They've been NOS-only for a few years.

The USP is that it's a cartridge bearing with a flange, so there is no cup. The SL variants are made of stainless steel and are soft. The non-SLs are made of bearing steel and are prone to surface rust.

In both cases, the installer will need a special tool to avoid crushing them and chances are the bottom bearing will still fail in a few months.

saddle nose a bit proud,so will adjust, awaiting tyres and restoration quote
rattle caned a generic stem

not sure if front radial right for frame set's intended purpose though

Radial front is conventional now, not sure about this bike's era. New stem looks good.

Is there a halfway option for the paint? Maybe laquer over the existing paint or similar that will protect but keep the 'patina'?

I think it looks good a little used & abused.

cheers
paint guys used to do the rabobank team, so they would possibly be able to re touch, I don't want to change the overall decor
if cannot be re touch, I will be looking to at least stabilize current decor probably by laquering
wheelset is shimano, with ano nipples, but don't think da

got a same bars in better nick, so will use them, and different black wrap
btw, i'd like to use this opportunity to give my opinion on the befamed Lizard Skinz
bag o shite imho, the black wears orf

cut and drill the legs for the basket.

Holy fucking shit.
2nd dibs that frame.
I just sold my Viner and miss it already... buying some battered random frame to replace it s0 I am less precious and it actually fits me.

^^ This belonged to @Eingang:

And I think it might have been sold to @robadob. He certainly has/had a Dream Pista but I can't remember if it was Rabo colours.

What a set that would be. Christ.

i've a selection of black stems with 26 clamp if you're looking?

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thanks for the offer, but this will do for the mo