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  1. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    And I would like to say "Thank You" to everyone who has contributed to this thread as it makes everything more interesting and fun with all the fine cyclists involved. Also life and housework is getting the priority at the moment. I must make progress on this because the wife will stop feeding...
  2. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    I built a 80's A-D Superleicht Resto-Mod earlier this year, sort of a parts bin special, A mix of 10 speed Dura-Ace and Campagnolo Record. So here it is in all of its funky glory. As a side note sometime next year, all the kit on this bike will be transferred over to a wonderful Rotrax...
  3. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Very interested... The time, effort, and artistry that went into that build is amazing. The talent involved in the engraving leaves me without words to describe it. Just beautiful: Mike
  4. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    That is just incredibly beautiful, amazing vintage Mavic and aero spokes. : Mike
  5. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    I hate to be such a boring guy but I like my titanium raw. I have been working the yoga (my mom taught me a few things) and was able to narrow the span of the elbow cups by 1 inch total with limited pain and much improved flexibility. I am working on the turtle neck (that doesn't sound right 🤔)...
  6. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Hello Everybody... 108 Grams of steel bolts removed from the Daimler TT and replaced with titanium hardware, weight savings of 48.5 grams at a cost of $1.00 per gram. This is all the hardware for everything above the top tube. And a nice set of titanium skewers... Have A Great Day: Mike
  7. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Thank You Nob, You were absolutely correct about me and titanium, except I'm more like this... "Bowerbirds: The male bowerbird constructs elaborate structures called bowers and decorates them with colorful and shiny objects, like bottle caps and berries, to impress potential mates." If it...
  8. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    The ball is now rolling on the hernia repair, I am opting for the robotic procedure because, smaller incisions, a better installation of the mesh reinforcements, and quicker healing. The first appointment is on September 11 (I know 9-11 wasn't a good day here in the USA) for a jiggle and poke...
  9. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Thank you, being competitive is always been a thing with me and I need to get into the mindset that I just need time to heal and get over myself. : Mike
  10. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    I think what's bugging me is I had a fairly tight plan for training and the race and this injury just blew all the plans out of the water, because of the time uncertainty. My body letting me down was not good news and mentally I havent come to terms with it. : Mike
  11. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    My mental state has been sagging lately due to a minor injury. Much to my surprise I now have a inguinal hernia. I'm still training to go Time Trailing in spite of my injuries as the clock is ticking. So what am I doing about it, I bought a Amazon hernia belt and spent a few days adjusting it...
  12. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    This is the final mockup before cabling the bike. So the grips got the final trim and the hairspray overspray removed, the brake levers and shifters transition nicely into the 2mm thick Soyo grips. For me this is good fit with palm support. Next up is cabling so we are getting closer to a test...
  13. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Hi Nob, I know what you mean, the grips are about 15mm farther back on the basebar grip sections sections then usual. I did this for ergo reasons to fill in the kink in the bar as I didn't like the feel of the heel of my hand resting on the hard edge of the grip. I'm hoping once the grips are...
  14. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Soyo Grips are installed, the extension bars were a total pain in the eye to get on due to the aero shaped ends, the base bar ends were the usual hassel. the grips will be circumcised to install controls as soon as the hairspray kicks off and everything is good and stuck. The 2mm thick grips are...
  15. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    It's Christmas In The Desert!!! The cables and other bits arrived from the usual sources. The cool stuff that showed up are two pair of very classic Soyo NJS Keirin grips fresh from Japan... Grip glue will be Industrial strength ladies hair spray because all the kool kids are doing it...
  16. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Thanks for that 👍 : Mike
  17. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Hi Nob. Soon. You would be proud, I'm sore as hell. : Mike
  18. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Hi Novo, I take you seriously and view your input as top notch. These things I do understand and please don't believe any of this is a immediate plan of action. It's a obsessive learning disorder that allows me to view all options and consider in this case, cost, available facilities, and...
  19. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    That is a F-4S, a modification of the airframe of a F-4J to replace boundary layer control (compressor air bled over the wings) with leading edge slats and structural reinforcements in/on the airframe. It is the latest and last version of the Navy F-4 wearing a paint job from 1972 for display. I...
  20. Blackbike

    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    Around $800.00 an hour which is not that bad compared to others But I would need to find a fitter, that will require a bit of detective work to find a competent fitter familiar with the facility. That will bring the total to a estimated $1000.00 Realistically a date that would work would be...
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