Re: [CR]At long last, my Masi is built up

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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:40:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Derek Willburn" <morganx9@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]At long last, my Masi is built up
To: Classic Rendezvous Bike List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <20051027103856.95595.qmail@web60417.mail.yahoo.com>


Hi Ray, Very pretty bike! I don't mind the aero brake levers but I'm curious to know about the cable routing -are the cables running through the bar and out holes or along the bar underneath? Derek Willburn Long Beach, CA


--- Raymond Dobbins wrote:


> built up but not exactly finished - i still have to
> build a new set of
> wheels with some beautiful nos martano rims i was
> lucky to get (i
> decided to go with small flange hubs btw). in the
> meantime i have it
> setup with a pair of old but nice fiamme red labels.
>
> one interesting (possibly controversial?), component
> selection i made
> is nuovo record brake levers modified for
> internal/aero cable routing.
> i'm sure many people will disagree with my choice,
> maybe even denounce
> me as a heretic, but it's not like i put a pair of
> dura-ace levers on
> it either. as you can tell, i'm already getting a
> little defensive :)
> probably a sign of insecurity.
>
> btw, the modification on these levers is very
> clever, as they can be
> used for either aero or traditional cable routing.
> the ones on my
> laser are different, and can't be used for
> traditional routing any
> more. and in case you are wondering, yes, they are
> not as smooth in
> aero mode as in traditional mode. there is a slight
> performance hit,
> but not bad really. they are still perfectly
> functional.
>
> i want to thank all the people who helped me with
> this project, with
> parts, advice, information and encouragement. y'all
> know who you are,
> thank you.
>
> anyway, here's the link:
>
> http://www.raydobbins.com/masigcbike/index
>
> i hope you enjoy the photos. i look forward to
> reading your comments,
> good or bad.
>
> ray dobbins
> miami florida
>
> ps - i'll report on it's ride qualities this weekend
> - yup, i'm gonna
> ride it.
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