Viner Campagnolo build

[Ozkaban]

Love the yellow and black.

What bar tape are you installing?

[Dan]

What bar tape are you installing?

Black as well. Black saddle to come also. Its surprisingly non-bumblebee for a bumblebee.
Thanks, btw - looking forward to giving it a run on saturday.

[pentlandexile]

If you still need a seat post bolt, head in to Gear, I was just in there today and got one for the Raleigh. They have loads.

[Dan]

Hey Ben, I was about to say I've still got yours I'll pop it in the car for next time I see you.
I actually ordered one through the intierowebses as every store I went to didn't have them short enough - if that fails I'll talk to Eric on saturday.

[Velo13]

What bar tape are you installing?

Black as well. Black saddle to come also.

The curtains should always match the drapes ....

[Ozkaban]

Its surprisingly non-bumblebee for a bumblebee.

I couldn't articulate why I liked the yellow and black when normally I don't, but you've nailed it there...

[Dan]

Its surprisingly non-bumblebee for a bumblebee.

I couldn't articulate why I liked the yellow and black when normally I don't, but you've nailed it there...

There's a real bronze/gold sheen to it actually, where the yellow has faded with age.

[Dan]

So its done.








It'll be at raturday if you want to have a look.

[vaeske]

sensational work bruva! Looks great! you'll be on breakaway duties then on saturday.

[Wazza]

Great job big guy Look forward to seeing it.
Waz

[Dan]

10.5kg.

Took it on an easy 13km commute this morning to rough out any issues.
I need to adjust low gear derailluer setting (I know, i just tried out the high chainring), and close up the front brake a touch but otherwise its really nice.

Probably should've ordered an 11-23 cassette instead of the 12-25 I did, but that's perhaps because I'm used to the resistance of the single speed. Didn't top out down Mina Parade so perhaps its okay.

[BRLVR.v2]

Nice work diggerdan. Can we have a total bike driveside shot pleeeeez?
Riding retro steel with modern components is the absolute best funtime you can have with your clothes on IMO.

[clydesmcdale]

After finishing my first build... a Carbon Campy, with this inspiration, next will be a retro steel with Campy goodies for sure. Lovely bike

[Dan]

Nice work diggerdan. Can we have a total bike driveside shot pleeeeez?
Riding retro steel with modern components is the absolute best funtime you can have with your clothes on IMO.

Will do - the one I took at 1:00AM was out of focus

[Dan]

After finishing my first build... a Carbon Campy, with this inspiration, next will be a retro steel with Campy goodies for sure. Lovely bike

Hey, thanks! I really like the new drivetrain/old steel thing - feels like a new bike - actually better, since I know everything is properly tightened and adjusted

[BRLVR.v2]

I really like the new drivetrain/old steel thing - feels like a new bike - actually better, since I know everything is properly tightened and adjusted

Yep, the bike that you assemble yourself with care, and tune in to suit you is the sweetest ride of all. Total confidence!

[Dan]

Driveside Fullbody for Dave...




Some more details...

[BRLVR.v2]

Love it, you'd have to be happy with that.

[Dan]

I think I need to de-campy the wheels - stickers just aren't my thing. And does anyone know how to shut that ratchet up?

Also, lucky I didn't go for 28s - otherwise I'd have to deflate the tyre each time to get it past the derailleur clamp.

[Dan]

Spec sheet for those interested:

Frame: Late 70s Viner
Group: 2011 Campagnolo Veloce Black Compact 50/34 with 12-25 cassette
Headset: Campagnolo Record
Stem: Pro something or other 60mm with 1" to 1 1/8" adapter.
Bars: Deda Piega
Wheels: Campagnolo Khamsin
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro III 700x25C
Saddle: My old San Marco Fase vinyl beast. Ist über comfortable, ja?
Pedals: some M530s I think. I have SPDs on all my bikes.

Missed anything?

[humanbeing]

Sweet

[funnybike]

Saddle not level -2 points
Itsy bitsy short stem -1 point
Retro Italian frame with modern Campy +4 points
Chain crossed over 53 to 23* -10 points (*photos should always be in 53x14 to extend RD cage, with horizontal cranks RH forward)
No washing basket - 3 points
Hills Hoist +7 points
Wheely bin + 2 bonus points
Verandah full of bikes + 10 bonus points

Nice work.

[vaeske]

mate i'd say that would be a mid to late 80s viner. 70s steel wouldn't have had recessed brake holes yet.

[Dan]

mate i'd say that would be a mid to late 80s viner. 70s steel wouldn't have had recessed bridges yet.

I defer to the man in the know. I was working (in a wholly uneducated fashion, mind) off the cable stays on the bottom bracket.

[Wal42]

Saddle not level -2 points
Itsy bitsy short stem -1 point
Retro Italian frame with modern Campy +4 points
Chain crossed over 53 to 23* -10 points (*photos should always be in 53x14 to extend RD cage, with horizontal cranks RH forward)
No washing basket - 3 points
Hills Hoist +7 points
Wheely bin + 2 bonus points
Verandah full of bikes + 10 bonus points

Nice work.

Cool pics Dan, nice bike (no I'm saying zip about finger massagers on proper retro bikes), remember bro, I know where you live.

Reckon I won't be able to keep up on the on Vertex tomorrow.


Thanks for alerting me to the photo scores, in future I'll attempt to score as low as possible.