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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 6, 2017 23:44:05 GMT
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Post by triitout on Apr 7, 2017 2:12:36 GMT
Just visited pedalroom. Excellent results! Love the original racer guy image, head tube badge and that you kept the bike shop sticker. Nice patina Jim! How does the ride compare to your Viscount?
Cheers,
Michael
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 7, 2017 2:55:19 GMT
Just visited pedalroom. Excellent results! Love the original racer guy image, head tube badge and that you kept the bike shop sticker. Nice patina Jim! How does the ride compare to your Viscount? Cheers, Michael My Viscount is about a half a pound lighter, but less sporty. My Viscount has a softer ride and a comfy easy going personality. The Girardengo has quicker handling and feels more sporty; the difference is not that great. What is very different is the very old Campagnolo Gran Sport drive train versus the somewhat newer and more forgiving Shimano components. The difference is aggravated by pushing the limits of the Gran Sport by using a six speed freewheel instead of a five. I think the Viscount better for long rides, and the Girardengo better for the Eroica. The Girardengo does attract much more attention. Cheers Jim |
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Post by busaste on May 1, 2017 19:28:34 GMT
Wow! Gorgeous bike! I love the way the seat stays tie in to the seat tube. Then there's the chrome lugs, fluted seat post, engraved CPs, Campag derailleurs, etc, etc. Phew, that's quite enough...
Cane Creek brake blocks - a wise fitment for preserving alloy rims!
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on May 2, 2017 5:53:26 GMT
Wow! Gorgeous bike! I love the way the seat stays tie in to the seat tube. Then there's the chrome lugs, fluted seat post, engraved CPs, Campag derailleurs, etc, etc. Phew, that's quite enough... Cane Creek brake blocks - a wise fitment for preserving alloy rims! Thanks, I like it too! Funny thing, I attended the Eroica in Paso Robles; I rode the Girardengo and a friend came along and rode my Peugeot PY10. The PY10 attracted several inquiries from the crowd, the Girardengo none. I think many people notice familiar brand names and miss the rarer and more obscure brands. The old Giradengo is very quick handling and rides amazingly well, for a 1962; even the Campy Gran Sport shifts nicely. Cheers Jim |
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Post by Jem on May 2, 2017 6:51:14 GMT
Good looking bike! Great lug work.
I particularly love the story with your grandfather.
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