The Two Bicycles of Varonha.

Thought I'd give Winston 1 a run out this autumn/winter, before I make a final decision on what to do with it.

Still to decide which bar tape to use, black silicon (that was on the All City) or pink Spesh Roubaix (brand new, fresh out the box).
That can be this evening's entertainment for me.

Pink. Always the pink.

Is this what you had in mind?

🔥

great.

Good choice.

Really good!

Cheers all.
Just been out for a lovely little test ride, still feels good.
Couple of things I want to change/replace:

1. would like another set of friction shifters, they feel nicer to shift, and are quieter,
   
2. if I can get a dent out of my Pacenti Forza rim without it splitting/cracking, I'd like to build those rims onto the Hope hubs with silver spokes and nipples.
   
   

One thing I changed before I went out was the bars, swapped the Ritcheys for Salsa Cowbells.

One thing I changed before I went out was the bars, swapped the Ritcheys for Salsa Cowbells.

Just after your wrapped the Ritcheys?!

Yep, but it's ok, Specialized Roubaix bar tape is good for a few re-wraps if you don't scuff it up too much, so I just took it off and wrapped it around the cowbells.

Impressive discipline. After I successfully wrap some bars, I’m not touching them anymore until I have to.

Pictures of the new setup?

Here you go,

They look even better.

Excellent.

They felt good too.
Friction shifters ordered.

I got a wee bit giddier than a man of my age should over a bit of packaging.

My first piece of actual Riv stuff, I think life's complete now.

And.... probably a classifieds going up over the weekend, may include some bars, some shiny Shimano 10spd stuff, brake calipers, tyres, and an outside chance of a frameset (not sure though, yet!).

Much envy!

Ha, was shocked to be honest, ordered from SJS Cycles, expecting the usual Dia Compe in a plastic bag deal, no mention of them being Riv Silvers.

Classic SJS.

Ooooh

if you are letting go of those DA downtube shifters I would be keen!

Noted.

Ha, was shocked to be honest, ordered from SJS Cycles, expecting the usual Dia Compe in a plastic bag deal, no mention of them being Riv Silvers.

Wait, so what had you ordered, DiaCompe Bar Ends?

No DC braze on downtube shifters.
These
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gear-shifters/diacompe-brazeon-down-tube-shifters-power-ratchet-friction-control/