2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

[Nob]

Those pedals were the first clip less pedals. I think the first bar whatever got patented in the late 1800's!!

The Cinelli M-71

Cleat slid into position and you pulled a black lever out and that locked them in place. Release was performed by pushing it in by hand or crashing!!

Correct & they were excellent once set up as you knew once you were in you are more focused on giving it some beans

 

[Frankenorange]

When you have your bike dialled in you could pop over the pond , with pockets full of gels, and have a go at breaking our new 50 mile record

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racin...ds-seven-year-50-mile-time-trial-record-falls

1hr 30mins for 50 miles on a bicycle. I have had cars that couldn't do that

 

[ChromeChainstay]

When you have your bike dialled in you could pop over the pond , with pockets full of gels, and have a go at breaking our new 50 mile record

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racin...ds-seven-year-50-mile-time-trial-record-falls

1hr 30mins for 50 miles on a bicycle. I have had cars that couldn't do that

that's bonkers

 

[Blackbike]

I really love the history that's presented here, it's priceless.
I have a few days of high stress stuff ahead so I will be absent for a little while to get things sorted. RetroBike is my happy place.

: Mike

 

[Blackbike]

In the never ending wait for parts I have got stuff done. The 9100 series brakes are wonderful things but Shimano added what I assume to be a safety device, a small section of 6mm thread internal to the brake pivots that limit the selection to the supplied bolts which won't work with the necessary longer 6mm bolts and spacers... Four brake arms modified by removing that section of thread and a new set of DIN 6912 low profile socket head cap screws arriving tomorrow, this fixes a grip length problem I had with the other bolt set.
As a bonus Shimano loosened up the clearance in the brake shoe holder and now the brake pads can be changed with almost no effort, SwissStop carbon pads installed.

https://flic.kr/p/2rfa6VK

Aero stuff... I found a pair of Zipp VUKA carbon 110mm extensions that improve the ergonomics in the grip area and are quite sleek. These replace the aluminum version of the Vuka bars for a aero gain of .000005 watts, but the cosmetic's improved a bunch.

https://flic.kr/p/2rf4ShG

https://flic.kr/p/2rfaozT

https://flic.kr/p/2rfaRUo

More aero stuff... The Super Record crankset has a rather large hollow spindle. If left open as the crank is rotated at speed, air will pulse from pressure differential as your shin passes in front of the spindle from side to side as the crank rotates increasing drag. I believe this to be true, but I'm an idiot so don't believe me.
So I capped both sides of the spindle because it seemed like a good idea...

https://flic.kr/p/2rf9xEv

So that's all for today, I hope everyone had a great weekend.
: Mike

 

[Frankenorange]

Next aero step is an aero big ring and/or chainset covers. You don't have to have a full aero chainring for covers to attach to but you will need a chainring with more real estate than those in your pic above

Pretty simple, cheap, and cut your own hole for crank arm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235878376422

Made to measure, expensive, carbon.

https://ezgains.co.uk/products/ez-aero-chainring-cover-1

 

[Frankenorange]

I think this is a generic EZ Gains and not as expensive

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335994150454

 

[Blackbike]

Next aero step is an aero big ring and/or chainset covers. You don't have to have a full aero chainring for covers to attach to but you will need a chainring with more real estate than those in your pic above

Pretty simple, cheap, and cut your own hole for crank arm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235878376422

Made to measure, expensive, carbon.

https://ezgains.co.uk/products/ez-aero-chainring-cover-1

I think this is a generic EZ Gains and not as expensive

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335994150454

Hi Frankenorange,
Thanks for all of this, at the moment I'm concentrating on low hanging fruit, later if I go for a single ring crankset this will be a serious consideration.
My hopes are I can start to assemble on Tuesday or so I can play with fitting the cockpit in a attempt to get a reasonable fit, we will all se how that goes.

:Mike

 

[Nob]

Next aero step is an aero big ring and/or chainset covers. You don't have to have a full aero chainring for covers to attach to but you will need a chainring with more real estate than those in your pic above

Pretty simple, cheap, and cut your own hole for crank arm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235878376422

Made to measure, expensive, carbon.

https://ezgains.co.uk/products/ez-aero-chainring-cover-1

I’ve got these rare things ok these are then customized but zipp vuka aero chainsets

 

[Blackbike]

I’ve got these rare things ok these are then customized but zipp vuka aero chainsets
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The Vuka crankset is such a beautiful object as are a lot of Zipp parts.

: Mike