Ramsay

Hi Ramsay
Sorry I don't have any of that novelty Italian equipment in my garage
 

Happy to help, Would be more than willing to do a talk on map reading and route planning

Campagnolo have 12speed now ....... just saying :-)

There's Willie Bain in Pollockshaws Road - bicyclerepair.co.uk. He does repairs to Campag levers.

All well in a hot and sunny Netherlands......although team JWCC may need some map reading practice!

They’re off. Cool start, but sunny and forecast for 23 degrees! 
Happy days!

They’re off. Cool start, but sunny and forecast for 23 degrees! 
Happy days!

All well in a hot and sunny Netherlands......although team JWCC may need some map reading practice!

They’re off. Cool start, but sunny and forecast for 23 degrees! 
Happy days!

They’re off. Cool start, but sunny and forecast for 23 degrees! 
Happy days!

They’re off. Cool start, but sunny and forecast for 23 degrees! 
Happy days!

Caught me standing by the sign at the top of the Tourmalet.....and covering my face for some reason!
 

Caught me standing by the sign at the top of the Tourmalet.....and covering my face for some reason!
 

looking great Chung.  How does it ride?....or is it just for show?  

........... & there's more!
 



 

At long last ............ it's done 

Hi Ramsay, I’ve actually still got the bar tape to do, so haven’t taken any “finished” pictures yet :-0
I will definitely post some up when I have ........... man, I’m really milking this, ain’t I
Please be patience & bear with me :-)
Cheers

Just look at all those chrome, man!
 

Beautiful as these Nuovo Record skewers maybe, but there is one major issue with this particular old parts is the rear skewer is designed for older 7/8 speed rear spacing which is less than the modern ones at 130mm.
I had asked the seller the question about the compatibility of these skewers with modern wheels before purchasing & he assured me  that it was fine as he’s used them with no issue whatsoever.
Upon trying it out myself once I had them, I wasn’t so sure! :-/
I mean, there’s enough axle length for the skewer “nut” to engage, but only about 4 full turn of the nut & no more, which is boarder line acceptable. Ideally (according to the bike mechanic I frequent) 6 full turns would be consider enough!
So, not great considering I spent a few bob getting these skewers specifically to match this bike, bummer!
Not wanting to give up, I looked around & to see if there’s any way round this problem.
I knew the humble “Tacx” Turbo skewer has an almost identical design to these Campagnolo ones, so I took the cam lever end off the Tacx one that I had to see if it’ll work with the Campag mechanism ....... hay presto ...... it looks like it could work!
So with a longer axle rod from the Tacx skewers fitting the Campagnolo cam mechanism, I am pretty sure now that I can us these skewers properly on my bike :-)
Feels like I’ve won the lottery :-)
Lesson learnt here, building up a bike with old bike parts can be tricky & not that straightforward  ......... but I’m still loving it!
Photos:
The skewer/parts on the top is the Campagnolo & the bottom one is the Tacx.
 

It's auld school steel & I'll let the picture do the talking :-)
Cheers

Did the role of flapjack delivery boy today and got a wee spin out (not on the track as it was too icy).
Good to have a chat with some familiar and new faces at the club rooms.
Stuart, I have your keys.  I’ll PM you for getting them back.
R

Had a wee run in with a car on my commute home from work yesterday, spent most of last night in the hospital getting checked out, X-rays show no broken bones, so no lasting damage, just pretty sore, mainly my back, with a few other minor injuries, so won’t make it out this weekend .. 

Will be going.
Still to book everything but plan on taking ferry on the Wednesday night and then cycling down to Gulpen over two days and will meet you Friday.
Davie will still need a lift back...

Elaine got in, so we have just booked on the Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry on the Thursday (18th), returning on the Monday (22nd).
Currently have 3 nights booked in Valkenburg, but may spend the Friday night somewhere else on route.
Happy days!
R

Elaine got in, so we have just booked on the Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry on the Thursday (18th), returning on the Monday (22nd).
Currently have 3 nights booked in Valkenburg, but may spend the Friday night somewhere else on route.
Happy days!
R