'92 Verlicchi DH - Finished 27/02/2011

[Drencrom]

Nice

You'll need a proper shock pump for the rear shock, it probably needs about 200psi in it.

Yup, good news is that shock pumps are much easier to come by nowadays: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29793

I've got the predecessor to that one, it's always been easy to use.

 

[Elev12k]

Very nice

1-1/4 headset, no bottle mounts, earlier zocchi fork... - yours must be somewhat earlier than mine.

 

[sinnett177]

Now that is tidy LGF, looking forward to updates.

 

[longun]

fantastic dude,looks ace ,cant say i ever seen one running suntour,how very lgf

sweet as a sweet nut

 

[racer x]

I would put Iron Horse decals on that bike it look spot on

 

[legrandefromage]

First ride - shock pump arrived through the post, perfect! Pump everything up, set about 2mm of sag for the 5mm of travel (hehe!)

Go out for spin...

er..


wot??


Aaaagh!! wot de fook?

Imagine you've just fitted a screw on cassette to your wheel and when you first pull away theres still a little tightening to be done as you pedal.

Now imagine this all the time!

Or extreme biopace/ egg ring effect. Basically as you put the power down, the effect is to pull the swing arm back to its full travel, so pedalling pulls the swing arm back down. Very disconcerting!

If you remain seated, the effect disappears and you are rewarded with a 'normal' ride. Even the Marzocchis track well for an early design fork. Yes there is a bit of fork leg waddle but no where near as bad as my first RS MAG 20. The rear reminds me of a Proflex in how stiff it is. Proflexs' ride like a rigid frame with their short travel. The Verlicchi is very similar, no wobble or pivot effect that I've experienced with other early rear suspension.

This is definitely for going down rather than up. I will give it a thorough ride out one day. Maybe with a shimano 7spd cassette wheel as I dont want to wear out the Suntour 7.

One of these budget pumps recommended:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT

 

[longun]

time to learn a few more basic skills buddy,took a few rides to sus out how to ride my trek,now its second nature bearrrrrrrrrrr with it and have fun learning

 

[MudHungry]

Re: '92 Verlicchi/ Rudy Project - first ride comments

Would you like that to get translated? If so just say "pickled eggs" and I can do that for you.

Nice rocking chair you got there BTW

 

[legrandefromage]

er, 'pickled eggs'?

 

[legrandefromage]

Frame: Verlicchi DH with Marzocchi rear shock

Fork: Marzocchi XC400

Headset: YST
Stem: Verlicchi Oversized 1 1/4
Handlebar: Verlicchi Oversized
Grips: black

Brakes: Suntour SE/ XC
Brake Pads: Suntour
Brake Cables: 2mm
Cantilever cable hangers: Suntour
Brake Levers: Suntour XC Pro

Shifters: Suntour XC Pro
Front Derailleur: Shimano STX
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC Pro
Derailleur Cables: Suntour
Cassette: Suntour XC Pro
Chain: Suntour
Cranks: Suntour XC Pro Microdrive
Crank Bolts: Suntour grease guard
Chainrings: Suntour XC Pr Microdrive
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN52
Pedals: Suntour XC Pro Grease Guard

Hub Skewers: Suntour
Rims: Mavic 261
Hubs: Suntour XC Pro Grease Guard
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke Lite 1.9/ Specialized Storm Control 2.1


Saddle: Avocet Ti
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: Kalloy