Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra
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Goodo.
Firstly, don't forget I'm just a bloke on the internet, so if there is an expert near you ask for another (probably better) opinion.
Is there any rotational movement? if there is thats a promising start.Stem still doesn't up or down though, even with no bung or bolt in - any ideas?Re seat post - seat post top in vice and use bike as leverage just resulted in vice being ripped off the bench. Next stop remove b/, penetrating fluid in from below and let soak for a few days?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea, definitely try that. However, if the seat post is still stuck that fast, it may have to be the nuclear option."It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill0 -
No dramas - you have my assurance that when it shatters into a thousand pieces all that will happen is that there will be a Gallic shrug of the shoulders in the garage then I'll just have a glass of wine before sending the cables back to Merlin for a refund and chucking the remains over the fence into next door's garden.
Absolutely no movement at all - p/fluid has been in all evening but Park Tools recommend a can of pop (acid/alkaline kinda stuff). Will give this a bash overnight and see what happens. Shame to waste a can of pop though ........
Otherwise I'll get the seat post done and see how it rides with the stem as is before opening a can of ass whuppings on it.......
Local shop down the road is a bit of a retro specialist so will go and sound him out - if the cut of his jib sounds good I'll let him have a bash.
If all goes wrong I'll just get the seat post reamed out - not a big job and will give a spot on finish.
Watch this space
Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
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What's happening? Need to know....."It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill0
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Ciao
Sitting in the garage awaiting arrival of sooper sooper sooper penetrating spray for seat post & stem: 3 in 1 penetrating spray in the orange can did nothing at all - delivery out to these parts has been kyboshed by the weather.
Plan is to spray a load down the seat post, let it soak in then spray a load up the seat post by spraying it through bottle cages rivnuts and let that soak in. Once that's done start on the stem.
Will keep you informed ASAP - hopefully end of next week unless I get called away for a free holiday in the sun.
CiaoPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Forgot to say: black Deda handlebar tape and black Campag cables in The Big Box of Bits ready to go on Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Record Ti rear mech has been sourced ready to go on - matches the shifters.
Question is, do I also go matching Record crank arms?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
If you decide you must buy matching crank arms they will all be at the top end of the price range. Tell yourself you don't need them, then snap them up if you find them cheap.0
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If you decide you must buy matching crank arms they will all be at the top end of the price range. Tell yourself you don't need them, then snap them up if you find them cheap.
Have already sourced them from shop bloke - will update re prices so you can all mock, however the fact that I can now use the Chorus cranks and mech on Bambina's TT bike saves money.
He's also got some lush Spinergy wheels hanging up - tempted to use my too small Cadex as barter material.....
But let's get the stem and seat post sorted first.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Aah, just let him think you don't need them then. Try to act all nonchalant like.Have already sourced them from shop bloke - will update re prices so you can all mock,0 -
Aah, just let him think you don't need them then. Try to act all nonchalant like.Have already sourced them from shop bloke - will update re prices so you can all mock,
Problem is, I'm like a 6 year old child: I just go in and start dribbling over stuff. I'm gonna play it cool on this count though, mostly down to the fact that I have no money and can't buy them at the moment anyway ..........Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Have just bought period Spinergy 4 spoke carbon tubs in really nice nick. Will post piccies on Thursday.
Having to go nuclear styleee on seat post .........
Watch this space, as they say.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Have just bought period Spinergy 4 spoke carbon tubs in really nice nick. Will post piccies on Thursday.
Having to go nuclear styleee on seat post .........
Watch this space, as they say.
Play it cool like a 14 y/o yourself, who suddenly had a the chance to talk to his crush?0 -
I only popped into the shop to pick up Dirk as well. B'stard shop....
Have sacked off crank arms for wheels - wheels were needed anyhow, crank arms weren't and these were far cheaper than Chinarello carbons.
Rear mech can also stay Chorus until after Xmas now.
Right, let's get the bugger built up so it can sit on the wall all winter.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
What news of the seatpost and steerer then?? My breath is still baited. Whatever that means...0
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What news of the seatpost and steerer then?? My breath is still baited. Whatever that means...
Seat post is still seized in frame despite penetrating oil over a number of days, frame as leverage, all normal stuff so post is getting cut out.
Stem the same but it's only an inch higher than I'd normally have it so will have to live with it. Bearings are perfect so no need to meddle.
Neither situation is perfect but have a replacement seat post in The Big Box of Bits so no dramas and stem will get sorted in due course.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
What news of the seatpost and steerer then?? My breath is still baited. Whatever that means...
Seat post is still seized in frame despite penetrating oil over a number of days, frame as leverage, all normal stuff so post is getting cut out.
Stem the same but it's only an inch higher than I'd normally have it so will have to live with it. Bearings are perfect so no need to meddle.
Neither situation is perfect but have a replacement seat post in The Big Box of Bits so no dramas and stem will get sorted in due course.
B*gg*r"It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill0 -
What news of the seatpost and steerer then?? My breath is still baited. Whatever that means...
Seat post is still seized in frame despite penetrating oil over a number of days, frame as leverage, all normal stuff so post is getting cut out.
Stem the same but it's only an inch higher than I'd normally have it so will have to live with it. Bearings are perfect so no need to meddle.
Neither situation is perfect but have a replacement seat post in The Big Box of Bits so no dramas and stem will get sorted in due course.
B*gg*r
Exactly my learned friend, exactly.
I haver other cuss words that fit this situation: darn. Bother. Fiddlesticks. Douchebag seat post must die.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Ritchey WCS 'post is now polished up, looking all retro 90s and ready to be slipped in all the way from behind to the satisfaction of all concerned. Was tempted to use an old EC90 full carbon post but without carbon bars that I refuse to use on Dirk it will look unbalanced and jack.
Let's just hope the passage is cleared effectively - naturally the 'post will be lubed up, but still, fingers crossed.
Unfortunately I actually have to do some work tomorrow so everything is on hold again. Buggeration.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Seat post out - check.
4 spoke Spinergy carbon wheels on - check
WCS seat post polishing up as desired to look retro and cool and polished - check
Pictures on camera for you lot - check
Pictures not downloading on to Windows 10 because it's shyyyyttteee - check
Aaaaaaaaarrrrgggghhhh I friggin' hate windows 10.
Leave this with me.
In the meantime, tan wall 25mm Vittoria tubs or black continue Sprinters 25mm? Me thinking tan walls, but not sure if introducing another color is cool. Waddya say?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Tan walls, but 21's, 25's are for crudders my isetta is a 300cc bike0
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Tan walls it is but can't afford them for another couple of weeks.
Seat post now rocks - nicely polished up.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Tan walls, but 21's, 25's are for crudders
Some, not all, well bar the cx bike0 -
Gonna be 25s as friend at bike shop has got some ludicrously sweeeeeeeeeeeet Vittorias that he's doing a deal on for me.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
If anyone is interested, I know of a red one of these frame and forks in really nice condition with Record headset and b/b ............ Full matching gruppo available separately.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
This thread is fast becoming one of the highlights of my day . . . where are the photos man??Wilier Izoard XP0
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This thread is fast becoming one of the highlights of my day . . . where are the photos man??
Still trying to get them downloaded due to rubbish Windows 10.
Vittoria Corsa SC2 is wrapped around my shoulders as we speak, will pick up the other one next week. Will dry fit to wheel and take new piccies with polished seat post in place and post asap.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
'Ave it. Waddya say? Turns out the Vittoria is a hand made corsa job.
Matching second bottle cage has been sourced so will grab that next week. Just need to call my source for brakes as I've been too busy. Cables will go this weekend nonetheless as I may have some spare time.
Will also polish seat post more this weekend over beer. Or get the buffing tool and Dremel going to save wrist power for the masturbatorium.
CiaoPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
The old seat post. I think it may be broken. Please excuse the poor picture but I think you get the idea.
Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
What is this, guess the object?
A canon from the Mary Rose?my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
What is this, guess the object?
A canon from the Mary Rose?
A lesson in material composition, oxidisation, molecular welding and not using any frickin' copper slip on things that should be copper slipped.
Chorus seat post RIP .......Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0
