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Nonetheless obtained it!
This was in reference to my submit yesterday concerning the newest Diverge garvel biek, and he’s rattling proper, as a result of I wouldn’t contact that silly factor with a 10-foot proprietary crabon suspension seatpost.
Truly that’s a lie, if Specialised despatched me one to journey I completely would–however that might by no means occur, although I recurrently promote their merchandise:
You’re welcome, Specialised.
(By the way in which, that saddle in all probability offers about as a lot suspension because the floppy seatpost on the brand new Diverge.)
And it’s not like I’m averse to new tech, both. In reality, my favourite street bike is made from crabon…35 year-old crabon, however nonetheless:
I don’t know what it’s, each time I’m ready to throw this factor below the bus and declare my Titanium Fred Sled my favourite street bike, I get again on it and fall for it once more. Bizarre, isn’t it? I imply have a look at the factor, it’s obtained a profile solely a mom or a triathlente may love:
However hey, what can I inform you, the bike feels nice, and for some purpose it additionally feels quick–which it truly is, in accordance with my Strava. Relaxation assured I’m not on the market chasing private bests, however I do appear to be sooner on this bike, go determine. I additionally proceed to realize appreciation for the C-Report elements (aside from the rear derailleur, that’s). For instance, think about the coveted-yet-maligned Delta brake, which I’ve come to know is definitely a rattling good racing brake that’s tragically misunderstood. (Certain, a Shimano brake is best in just about each means, however I perceive what Campagnolo was doing right here and I applaud them for it.) Additionally, earlier than my journey this morning, I made a decision to deal with a tiny little play within the hub. I knew from The Internets that I needed to pop off this late-’80s aero-themed mud cowl:
For which, insanely, Campagnolo produced a devoted device:
However what I failed to understand till I did so was that, along with permitting entry to the axle nuts, eradicating this cone additionally grants direct entry to the bearings themselves, which implies you may lube them with out even futzing with the axle adjustment:
And that’s on prime of these grease ports no person makes use of!
I imply yeah, you continue to can’t get to the bearings on the opposite aspect as a result of freewheel, however nonetheless.
Anyway, the C-Report group remembers an period when serviceability and adjustability have been nonetheless a prized qualities in a racing transmission.
However maybe essentially the most entertaining elements of residing with a classic crabon bike is taking part in a recreation referred to as, “Is That Crack Structural?”
The stuff happening across the dropout is nearly actually simply the paint, however as for the remainder of the bike, who is aware of?
Hey, it lasted this lengthy. I’m positive it may do 35 extra years standing on its head.
