dg91130
Dirt Disciple
Hi all thought I'd share my recently built Podium Carrera.
The frameset popped up on evilbay a little while ago so i threw in a bid, not really expecting to win but was delighted when I did, and even more so when it arrived. Have been gathering parts as & when over the past few weeks, on a tight budget so didnt want to go too crazy... this was supposed to be the number 3 bike, a little bit of a hotchpotch but everything works very well together and it's a delightful frame to ride, one of the nicest I've ridden... and it flies!
So here's the vitals, there are plenty of finishing touches that will bug me over time (cable adjusters! rear mech finish, many touch ins etc.) but there's also plenty of scope for upgrades so I don't think this will be the one and only spec. For now i just want to get some enjoyment out of it over the rest of the summer.
Frame/forks: 1997 ish Podium Carrera Columbus Thron 56x56
Headset: unbranded
Stem: ITM
Handlebar: ITM mod super double groove
Bar Tape: Cinelli
Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo 8 speed Veloce Ergo's (thanks James)
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Athena D500
Brake Pads: Campagnolo
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 8 speed
Cassette: Sachs LY93 8 speed freewheel
Chain: New KMC 8 speed
Cranks/Chainset: Campagnolo Chorus 175
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo unknown
Pedals: Look PP 296 Racing
Rims/Hubs: Handbuilt Harry Webb Wolber Profil 18 tubless rims on Mavic 501 hubs with radial front lacing.
Tyres: (Tubs) Rear 22mm Continental Triathlon and a pretty extreme 19mm Continental Competition GP up front. (Also have spare set of Mavic clinchers on hosepipe vittorias tyres for when the terrain/distance requires, but will switch to a tan wall when I can justify the funds)
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium (thanks Steve)
Seatpost: Selcof Aero 27.2
Seatpost Binder: Campagnolo
Weight: I've not weighed it but it's nice and light
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
The frameset popped up on evilbay a little while ago so i threw in a bid, not really expecting to win but was delighted when I did, and even more so when it arrived. Have been gathering parts as & when over the past few weeks, on a tight budget so didnt want to go too crazy... this was supposed to be the number 3 bike, a little bit of a hotchpotch but everything works very well together and it's a delightful frame to ride, one of the nicest I've ridden... and it flies!
So here's the vitals, there are plenty of finishing touches that will bug me over time (cable adjusters! rear mech finish, many touch ins etc.) but there's also plenty of scope for upgrades so I don't think this will be the one and only spec. For now i just want to get some enjoyment out of it over the rest of the summer.
Frame/forks: 1997 ish Podium Carrera Columbus Thron 56x56
Headset: unbranded
Stem: ITM
Handlebar: ITM mod super double groove
Bar Tape: Cinelli
Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo 8 speed Veloce Ergo's (thanks James)
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Athena D500
Brake Pads: Campagnolo
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce 8 speed
Cassette: Sachs LY93 8 speed freewheel
Chain: New KMC 8 speed
Cranks/Chainset: Campagnolo Chorus 175
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo unknown
Pedals: Look PP 296 Racing
Rims/Hubs: Handbuilt Harry Webb Wolber Profil 18 tubless rims on Mavic 501 hubs with radial front lacing.
Tyres: (Tubs) Rear 22mm Continental Triathlon and a pretty extreme 19mm Continental Competition GP up front. (Also have spare set of Mavic clinchers on hosepipe vittorias tyres for when the terrain/distance requires, but will switch to a tan wall when I can justify the funds)
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium (thanks Steve)
Seatpost: Selcof Aero 27.2
Seatpost Binder: Campagnolo
Weight: I've not weighed it but it's nice and light
Podium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on FlickrPodium Carrera 8 speed campagnolo by mrlikabika, on Flickr
