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Post by velocipete on Aug 4, 2015 6:51:52 GMT
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Post by cusqueno on Aug 4, 2015 11:39:39 GMT
I assume '10-speed' means in the way that Viscounts are 10-speed, not having ten cogs (the picture is not too clear). And what RD has it? Are the DT shifters are friction or indexed? Indexing came in well before 1987, so I suppose it would be OK. Nice bike, but I can't help feeling that it's a bit wrong just to be able to buy a new bike and enter for the Eroica. And I include all those Pashleys.
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Post by bendo on Aug 4, 2015 13:02:49 GMT
Agreed. L'Eroica is now big business isn't it? ALthough this is a pretty good replica by the looks. I'd like the Bianchi name not to have to compete against the awful font of the large "L'Eroica" decal but apart from that it's hard to complain. Either it's got no gear cables or they are internally routed. Internally routed brake cables are not so unusual but gear cables... nice. Cusqueno I think they mean a 10 speed cassette as opposed to an 11 speed. That looks like it has more than five cogs. Nice range of low gears for the non-pro. I'm impressed. Wonder if it will be 'reassuringly expensive'. b
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Post by velocipete on Aug 4, 2015 13:37:20 GMT
As you say bendo,it is big business now. I wonder what the financial arrangements are between the two.
It's fine by me to make a homage style bike,but,I don't think the organisers should be promoting it.
They should also be in a seperate class for modern bikes,which goes against the point of the whole thing.
You can't descriminate against an old bike with some later parts,if allowing new into the event.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by cusqueno on Aug 4, 2015 14:40:47 GMT
On this basis, one of the nice Condor light tourers or whizzy stainless bikes that Scott, Robert & I saw on Saturday could be 'traditional' - just take off the brifters and substitute non-aero levers and DT shifters and perhaps a more 'retro' chainset. It seems like the start of a slippery slope to me.
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Post by velocipete on Aug 4, 2015 15:01:13 GMT
Agreed,why bother with a cut off date if these are now ok? Just turn up on anything in future.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by raymondo on Aug 4, 2015 17:30:35 GMT
When i was there on the ride some people were using old frames with modern groupsets.
You are only cheating yourself.
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Post by velocipete on Aug 4, 2015 17:55:03 GMT
Well said raymondo.It's supposed to be about the spirit of the heroic age of cycle racing.
I realise some parts for some bikes are now unobtanium,hence the spirit.If it was an acceptable
improvement up to the cut off date,ok.
I detect a very large can of worms being launched.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by triitout on Aug 4, 2015 23:50:54 GMT
When they say "It's not about the money", its even more about the money. What probably started out as a truly "in the spirit" event, will probably become an even more commercialized event in the future. Good or bad? More inclusive? Kinda what happened with the whole Ironman brand. Just take a look at their history and you can tell where Le'Eroica is going. What's that line at the end of Sooper8's post about things you love. Great example here.
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Post by bendo on Aug 5, 2015 4:20:44 GMT
There are write ups of this bike elsewhere (e.g. retrogrouch). Most of the old style parts like CP brakes and High flange hubs are Dia Compe, as are the friction shifters. The only thing Campag is the rear mech. Not that there's anything wrong with that, as Seinfeld once said... b
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Post by bendo on Aug 16, 2015 0:26:40 GMT
 Came across this shot in the archives. Japan 2013. "Mini-velos" are really big over there (pardon the pun!). Standard sized frames with tiny wheels. All the big Italian names can be found, esp. Bianchi and Gios. This one was in the epicentre of Tokyo coolsville — Harajuku. b  |
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Post by cusqueno on Aug 16, 2015 8:19:59 GMT
Tut tut b, not a very good view of the drive side. I'm guessing the chain stays slope up to give the cranks clearance? How big are the chain wheels and what RD? And what wheel size?
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Post by bendo on Aug 16, 2015 10:51:19 GMT
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Post by scottw on Sept 18, 2015 12:31:33 GMT
Here is my latest acquisition.....Bianchi Lusso Attachments:
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Post by Jem on Sept 18, 2015 15:02:19 GMT
Here is my latest acquisition.....Bianchi Lusso I like it! Very nice |
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Post by velocipete on Sept 18, 2015 15:34:25 GMT
Tweed rides here we come?Enjoy it!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by Jem on Sept 18, 2015 15:52:57 GMT
C'mon Scott, tell us the story...
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Post by scottw on Sept 18, 2015 17:40:39 GMT
Jem, it was an ebay special, listed right down the end of the search, left it till the last minute, winning bid £46. A steal. A work colleague sorted the delivery from Cardiff. Took it for a spin round the car park at work, rides a treat.
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Post by Jem on Sept 18, 2015 21:28:57 GMT
Jem, it was an ebay special, listed right down the end of the search, left it till the last minute, winning bid £46. A steal. A work colleague sorted the delivery from Cardiff. Took it for a spin round the car park at work, rides a treat. Bargain!! |
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Post by triitout on Sept 18, 2015 23:14:20 GMT
A cool bike indeed! Always nice to get a new, fresh ride for the stable and very motivating to ride even more. Enjoy it Scott  |
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Post by bendo on Sept 19, 2015 8:25:49 GMT
Great story and a lovely bike. b
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Sept 20, 2015 16:42:52 GMT
As for the Bianchi L'Eroica, I read a bit more information at the Retrogrouch blog bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2015/06/bianchi-eroica-bike.htmlAt the Concours d’Elegance at Eroica California, it could not even be entered in "display only" (2016 classes below) Concours d’Elegance at Eroica California classes: Class 1 Original Vintage Road Racing Bicycles from 1949 or before Class 2 Original Vintage Road Racing Bicycles from 1950 to 1987 Class 3 Restored Vintage Road Racing Bicycles up to 1987 Display Only Vintage Road Racing Bicycles up to 1987 I would much rather restore an early Bianchi which is most likely cheaper as well. Cheers Jim |
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