Recent content by Obi-Juan

Thanks for the feedback. After some thought, I think I'll change the seatpost. I know that one is the right one for the frame, but I like this "complicated" Campagnolo seatpost better.

That's right. That's why I was pleasantly surprised that the chainrings were so well synchronized. It doesn't matter too much; they work well in the reverse gear, there are only three, and the front shifting is minimal. But it's better if everything works perfectly. By the way, I used a Sachs...

You too! 🤣 🤣 I've been looking for a Boralite or Boralyn in Spain for about a year now, to no avail. Good luck.

I remembered how complicated it was to adjust Campagnolo shifters from that era. FALSE Why? I don't know, I have no answer. The front derailleur works perfectly from the start. I thought about retrofitting it, but it incredibly synchronizes all three chainrings without hesitation. Are you sure...

I had a serious problem because the previous owner of the Thumbies changed the left cable for a non-Campagnolo one, and he didn't even file or round it off a bit. A very serious mistake. It took me ages to remove it, and I scratched the lever a bit. Well, after cursing the previous owner and his...

The sprocket is placed between two springs. The springs are made of softer steel than the sprocket. SUPERB!!! This way, the springs wear out with use, not the sprocket. The springs cost peanuts and are easy to change. A 10 for mechanical thinking. Okay, if you have Euclid or similar 7-speed...

Now, some interesting information about the Campagnolo Syncro system: It's absolutely superb!!!! It's magnificent, it's mechanical, it's very well thought out. In fact, the ergopower is the same system!!! Shimano changed its entire mechanism when moving from Syncro to STI, but Campagnolo only...

I got some 4-finger levers. They're still very bulky, but I definitely like them better. The right lever was in terrible shape, destroyed... but I got a new one!!! And the Campagnolo complexity benefits me; everything is removable and COMPATIBLE. The metal forks are a separate issue, as they...

Okay, so we have the headset, bottom bracket, crankset, derailleur, and almost everything has been with me for years. Now come the shift/brake levers. Okay, I've had a right-hand lever with its NOS thumbstick for maybe 35 years. Campagnolo had several versions of the brake lever: 2 fingers, 4...

This "ancient astronaut" engineering has its difficulties, but it makes it fun. I found the rear axle and adjusted it. That reminded me why I fell in love with Campagnolo 40 years ago despite all its complications. Those hubs were marvelous; they were and are perfect. They spin smoothly...

ersion 1.0 is complete And I think it's going to take a while for it to get an update 😁 https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/marin-monocoque-a-little-sister-for-team-marin.482298/page-2#post-3721709

Oh! I forgot to mention: the handlebar grips are absolutely Chinese, priced at €1.95 with free shipping. I have some awesome Bontragers ready to go, already cut to size, but I find it funny how they match the bike. In case of need or angry criticism, they'll come out to replace the Chinese...

And I installed a Vetta odometer, a C-15. Why? Well, I don't usually install a speedometer on my bikes except in special situations (my Marin Team Marin, for example). They take away from the "visual cleanliness" of the handlebars. But even though I always use a Cateye, this Vetta seemed the...

And taking advantage of these days of vacation in Spain I have already finished it... or so I think. 🤣

The truth is, back in the '90s, they were my favorite anodized finish, and I had several bikes with blue accessories. The Avid Tri-Align comes from that era. I also took advantage of the color to request a specific color for the decals that would match the blue of the saddle, brakes, etc. Akos...