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04-02-2007, 12:08 PM #1
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"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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04-08-2007, 07:56 PM #2
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I saw it, I touched it, I held it
Look. Look. Here it is. Isn't it gorgeous? My raw frame, about ready for the paint shop. The black strips are electrical tape over the S&S couplers to keep grit out when the frame is cleaned before painting. Now it just needs the braze-ons for the racks, which he is going to do tomorrow. I saw the racks too - very nice, light, stainless steel Tubus racks. oooh. ahhh.
I test road 2 bikes, one with bar end shifters, one with STI. Decided I prefer the bar-ends. Spent about 2 hours with Peter Mooney talking about components. Just about everything is set. He's got rims for my 26 inch wheels but has to order the hubs. And I saw the 26x1.3 tires he recommended and liked them. The frame has plenty of clearance for those tires and fenders too (fender braze-ons are already installed). I'll probably look for 650c rims elsewhere. I've got a Dura Ace 9-speed 28 hole rear hub for the 650s. Felt some Shimano brake levers (not STI) that I liked. I double-checked my paint choice, a metallic blue, and picked silver decals edged with white. The bike should be ready to ride by early May. I may be hyperventilating until then.Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-08-2007, 08:54 PM #3
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Wooo hoo.. congrats, Deb! Sounds like it was a nice Easter!
HOw exciting...Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us
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04-09-2007, 04:38 PM #4
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OOOOOOHHHH!!!!!!!! How exciting! How cool!
More pictures?
"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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04-16-2007, 06:37 AM #5
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wheel parts
I picked up my wheel parts yesterday for the 26" touring wheelset. Ultegra hubs, 32 hole front, 36 hole rear, Mavic annodized MTB rims. Even brought home the tires, tubes, and rimstrips so I'll be all set to put the wheels on the bike. I'll try to get the front wheel built this week, and save the rear to give Mudmucker the wheelbuilding lesson I've been promising.
Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-16-2007, 06:53 AM #6
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This is really cool to track how your build is going. It's kinda like one of those old cliffhangers... Can't wait til the next episode
Can't wait to see the frame painted!Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us
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04-16-2007, 01:30 PM #7
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Oh Deb, she is georgeous! Maybe she'll be ready to ride during my visit!!! I can't wait to see her all finished off.
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05-16-2007, 04:52 AM #8
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Oh Deb, I am so happy that he nailed both the fit and the performance. This says a lot for your builder, and if I ever get over paying for my kids education I will look into getting a bike from your builder. It is not easy to build a bike that fits with neutral steering and no toe clip overlap in a small frame size. I just loved your builders idea of making it compatable with both 26" and 650c wheels. Maybe you can visit me in Woods Hole this summer, and we can do a ride with Wavedancer and I can meet your new bike. ENJOY!
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05-16-2007, 05:51 AM #9
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Pictures
Here she is.
Last edited by DebW; 07-19-2009 at 10:46 AM.
Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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05-16-2007, 05:56 AM #10
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Wow!! She's beautiful!!
(does she have a name?)
I love the way the couplers look, very classy!
When are you going for a big ride with those racks loaded?"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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05-16-2007, 06:00 AM #11
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that's beautiful! such nice lugs!
and you look very happy
I hope you go down many miles of road on this bike!
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05-16-2007, 06:01 AM #12
In through the out door..
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She's beautiful! Here's wishing you many happy miles together!
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05-16-2007, 06:38 AM #13
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Deb your labor of love looks ready for many adventures. Enjoy.
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05-16-2007, 08:12 AM #14
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Gorgeous!!! Where are you taking her first? Well... where ever you take her, I hope you all have lots of fun.
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05-16-2007, 07:18 PM #15
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Ooooooh. Nice. Was just thinking about your bike after I read the thread on Mimi's and BikerZ's bikes.
So..uh.. you just going to keep it in the living room to drool and moon over for awhile? That's what I'm doing with my bikes Makes the roomies really happy
Push the pedal down watch the world around fly by us
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