JP may have rode a 43 X30 on the 80 Km but it your guy is doing the 130 or the 200+ he may die. I rode a 41 X 36 last time on the 130 and did fine. Ain't nearly as strong as I once was but not too bad. One should have a bailout gear IMHO unless you are fine with walking the 20+ % dirt pitches. Edward Albert Chappaqua, New York, U.S.A
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 3:31 PM, John Wood <braxton72@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> I've searched the archives and Google, but have found little to answer my
> questions on allowed bike set-up
> for L'Eroica. I have a customer that wants me to set up a new lugged, KOF
> Gios Torino so that it would be
> L'Eroica compatible. I am having trouble finding out what exactly is
> permissible for drive trains/shifers.
> Is there any limits on the numbers of cogs? I know modern indexing
> Brifters
> are a no-no, but what about
> indexing DT shifters? ie. Could you run current 10 spd Shimano DT
> shifters
> and compatiable derailleurs?
> Are modern indexing bar end shifters also a no-no? ie. 10spd Campy.
> How about modern bar end shifters run in friction mode? ie. an 8 spd
> Shimano set-up.
>
> I can certainly set the bike up with vintage parts, but the customer would
> like to keep the bike as modern
> as possible, while still conforming to the rules.
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide!
>
> John
>
> --
> John Wood
> Open Road Bicycles
> Missoula, Montana, USA
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-- Edward Albert