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It's IF's logo with the stainless tube showing through. Very tidy IMO.

Looks a bit cheap imo.

Not sure anything can better Corratec.

What do you guys think?

From CP, I really like it, although the bartape looks marshmallowy, and the levers look as if they're trying to run away from the bars. Apart from that I think it's a cracking build

the levers look as if they're trying to run away from the bars

That's because the lever QRs are open

That's because the lever QRs are open

The whats?

QR - quick release

The whats?

Campag levers have a kind of latch bar that allows them to move further forward when the button is pressed to open the brake calipers for wheel removal, because their brake calipers don't have a QR like Shimano etc. have.

You must think highly of me scorch...

I haven't come across brake lever quick releases before?
Obviously I've seen brake caliper ones but I assume you weren't talking about those?
I've not had much use with drop bar aero levers, only STIs/bullhorn levers/cross tops..

Thank you tester! Exactly the answer I was looking for!

For a range of crank lengths far wider than the narrow 165-180 range usually offered/used, there is no significant difference in biomechanical efficiency if gain ratio is held constant. See here for the most recent mainstream discussion of the matter.

"The saddle height (measured to the pedal) was maintained throughout and the researchers did not adjust fore-aft saddle position or handlebar height despite changes in pedal-to-knee relationship and handlebar drop with the various crank lengths. "

In real world use would you not adjust these for the rider?

^^ The 'latch bar' on the left lever broke, I leave them both open for now, until I can find a replacement..

ps: Thank you Jordan. ;)

That Nagasawa is gorgeous. And we need a drive side of ^ and ^^

Beautiful frame that but as I said,imho it's a bit too much of a mish-mash so>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Is it not just a vintage tt build?
Worthy of it's place here.

WHat period is the Grammo and what period are the brake levers ?

I'm guessing from the 531 decals thats a mid 70's frame. Bloody nice as well.

fucking tiny, is what it is.

WHat period is the Grammo and what period are the brake levers ?

I'm guessing from the 531 decals thats a mid 70's frame. Bloody nice as well.

late 70's/early 80's frame / early 90's stem - i think that's allowed - no carbon or sti nonsense at least :)

that frame was built approx 1.1 miles from where i sit now

fucking tiny, is what it is.

they only made ultimates in 3 sizes, 54, 56, 58 it's just the wheelbase that makes it seem tiny

^^^^^Want to see drive side pic to check out the seat post in more detail ^^^^^^

I like the one colour harlequin plaited bar tape tho' !

I now have the ability and know how to make cranks look like that..... Gotta love the mirror polishing!