Wow.\u00a0 This bike just moves.\u00a0 A full 2 mph faster average than the Merckx carbon on several different rides.\u00a0 I don’t know exactly what it is that makes it faster, but there’s no doubt about it.<\/p>\n
I’ve gone through the entire bike, cleaning, re-greasing, and adjusting it as well as I’m able.\u00a0 I just rode it on a 62 mile ride in Paducah, Kentucky and there were no problems – aside from needing a better engine, but that’s a topic for a different discussion.<\/p>\n
Fitwise, the stem is shorter than I would normally use, but I won’t change it out because I don’t want to lose the Pinarello panto’d on the stem.\u00a0 Maybe not the best choice but I’ll adapt.<\/p>\n
The 35 year old Campagnolo Gran Sport group rides and shifts very well.\u00a0 The brakes are noisy, which isn’t a big surprise with old pads.\u00a0 The braking isn’t horrible, but I’ve ordered some new pads that should improve braking and stop the squealing.<\/p>\n
Later this year, I’m planning to strip the parts from the frame and fork, and have them painted blue, Pinarello blue to be specific.\u00a0 The bike has already been partially repainted, so there’s no concern with destroying original paint.\u00a0 I’ll replace the decals too, and the bike will look like new.<\/p>\n
But it will continue to rack up the miles.\u00a0 It’s too much fun to ride to let it waste away as a display bike.\u00a0 Bikes are made to be ridden first, and admired as examples of fine craftsmanship second.\u00a0 At least that’s my take on it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Wow.\u00a0 This bike just moves.\u00a0 A full 2 mph faster average than the Merckx carbon on several different rides.\u00a0 I don’t know exactly what it is that makes it faster, but there’s no doubt about it. I’ve gone through the entire bike, cleaning, re-greasing, and adjusting it as well as I’m able.\u00a0 I just rode … <\/p>\n