TRADITIONAL The Resu-Trektion

[OddJob]

The ol Duotrap. Game changer computer set up when it came out. Cool stuff happening here.

 

[BDC]

Very nice indeed-dee-deedy.

 

[Chad T]

That derailleur is sick!

The whole bike is really nice. Top shelf as usual!

Thank you! Glad you like it. Derailleur was a lot of whittling.

 

[Chad T]

The ol Duotrap. Game changer computer set up when it came out. Cool stuff happening here.

I have the display for it as well. Will see if I can do a stealthy mount and tuck it behind the stem.

Finished filing, sanding and polishing the non-drive crank. Did the same to the pedal faces.

 

[OddJob]

I think someone said this before, but this polishing level is sorcery! I'm changing my title for you from 'Polish King' to 'Polish Wizard'!
Everything you touch turns shiny!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I think someone said this before, but this polishing level is sorcery! I'm changing my title for you from 'Polish King' to 'Polish Wizard'!
Everything you touch turns shiny!

He's definitely beyond "Bobby Vinton" levels here

 

[Chad T]

I think someone said this before, but this polishing level is sorcery! I'm changing my title for you from 'Polish King' to 'Polish Wizard'!
Everything you touch turns shiny!

He's definitely beyond "Bobby Vinton" levels here

Thank you fellas.

Didn’t share the progress photos of the cranks as the level of carving got truely kooky.

Glad I only have the front derailleur left to do.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

You've taken this way beyond polishing.

You are a sculptor! Impressive.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

I think you picked the right name for this bike. This thing started out looking... not very good, and now it's shaping up to be one high-class carbon fiber and chrome bike! Literal rags to riches!

 

[Pondo]

Wow, just wow. Next level polishing. I doubt I'd have the patience but the result is undeniably gorgeous!

 

[Chad T]

Appreciate all the nice feedback fellas. Got sidetracked a little when my son got home from work and suggested we take a midnight bike ride.

Limited to what we could get to easily so it was a couple old Schwinns. ‘64 Sting Ray and ‘76…? Scrambler.

This front derailleur was the last thing that needed polished and it’s done! Still needs reassembled but don’t want to get into the grease right now.

This thing could be a runner tomorrow.

 

[Chad T]

Raining today. Basement bling pix.

Tuned up the dish on the rear wheel. 24mm rear tire really fills up the frame.

Having a bike this light makes for interesting photo ops.

Just need cables and chain and she’s done.

 

[kingfish254]

Rear derailleur almost done.

Before and after….
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Will lube and reassemble tomorrow.

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The difference between those reminds me of this scene from "The Jerk"

 

[Chad T]

Got the cables ran. Was raining and momma left to do errands so worked in the living room with the doggy.

Fiddly job.

Couple quick yard pics.

Like being in a bowl of hot soup outside even though temps are down a bit.

Seems I’ve lost the master link for the chain so waiting on a replacement.

 

[BobbyStillz]

The difference between those reminds me of this scene from "The Jerk"

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[Chad T]

Found a SRAM quick link to use as a stand-in to get the derailleurs adjusted.

That went really smooth so decided to take her for a quick spin.

Bike is amazing with the flat bars. Carbon rides so smooth. Pedals become a “loud pedal” when it’s on the big front ring.

Easy to achieve “man I should be wearing a helmet” speeds.

Brakes are eye-popping. Cleaned the rim brake surface with Dawn dish soap and rubbing alcohol.

Can’t take much credit for the performance but really glad Lance admitted to cheating as I’m sure this helped me be able to get a used one for about 80% off retail and rat it up.

Grabbed some practice photos on the ride. Lemme know if you see anything you like.

Can only seem to get the sparkly spoke effect in the back yard.

She’s a sweet ride. Really tickled with the way it rides with the flat bars.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Love the flat bars!

Are you going to replace the dust cap in the center of the crank?

 

[OddJob]

Love the flat bars!

Are you going to replace the dust cap in the center of the crank?

It wouldn't fit anymore. He reamed it out, for the modern BB.

 

[OddJob]

Hey Chad, get that rear wheel stand you have and bring it to that white wall location and stand the bike out from the wall a bit (no handlebar lean) and shoot a 2/3 front angle shot. That axle mount wheel stand was a go to in shops to show off the fast bikes!

 

[Chad T]

Love the flat bars!

Are you going to replace the dust cap in the center of the crank?

I lost the cap. I like the open end of the hollow spindle. That was the point of all the digging to get to it. Shows off that they are good cranks and looks like a big exhaust pipe. No cap. Maybe a little something down inside though..

It wouldn't fit anymore. He reamed it out, for the modern BB.

Bone stock Shimano 105 cranks.....(slightly modified)...;-)