tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233977821896917842024-02-06T23:31:56.773-08:00steel road bikeSimoncini steel road bike frameVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-55010091093329103262012-10-01T02:13:00.000-07:002012-10-01T02:13:38.403-07:00Cycling app which one do you use strava or mytracksI started cycling and one of the benefits of having a mobile device is to track your efforts.
I started using <a href="http://www.google.com/mobile/mytracks/">mytracks</a> from google which worked well. Now I use <a href="http://www.strava.com/">strava</a> for android which I find one of the best so far.
I recently went out on the olympic route and it was good to see some of my personal bests in the program plus how I compare to others in the listing. <iframe height='405' width='590' frameborder='0' allowtransparency='true' scrolling='no' src='http://app.strava.com/runs/23587514/embed/90b4c4d5db2478a422c64674b3be56f1bd56e079'></iframe>
Which program do you use for cycling and why.
VincenzoVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-44696022887907727482011-11-27T10:23:00.001-08:002011-11-27T10:24:53.255-08:00Factory pictures<a href="http://youtu.be/Flv6isdu0Xo">http://youtu.be/Flv6isdu0Xo</a><br />
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Simoncini have uploaded a new video. From the pictures you can see the factory and the experience with the finished product.<br />
VinnychoffVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-42918443068144300432011-11-19T09:39:00.001-08:002011-11-19T09:40:38.509-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A picture of the new Campagnolo khasmin wheels in black and red. Which are better looking the new ones or the old Gold?<div>
Vinnychoff<br /><br /></div>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-44787479396061814132011-11-19T05:33:00.000-08:002011-11-19T05:33:54.620-08:00Campagnolo khamsin wheels like carsThrough an accident where the front wheel was buckled on my bike. I bought another set of khamsin campagnolo wheels. This time the colour was only black and red whereas the original wheels were gold. This has changed the look of the bike dramatically. As with cars it makes such a difference when changing the wheels.<br />VinnychoffVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-34766771365782489562011-08-21T03:10:00.000-07:002011-08-21T03:10:33.476-07:00Hot feet adjust your pedals Right sideThis time on the same bike ride I moved the cleats all the way forward and tried the same route as before. On return my muscles did not ache as much as last time but I had tingles in the sole of my right foot. I am guessing now that if I move the cleats somewhere in between the two extremes I can stop the hot foot or tingles if the cleats are positioned correctly.<br />
Pictures below of shoe and cleat position.<br />
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Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-47467239050134347732011-08-16T11:03:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:03:46.804-07:00Hot feet adjust your pedalsAfter a bike ride today, see my maps, I returned to think about some of my journey and how I was trying to put in place theory and learning of the articles that I had read on cycling with pedal motion and bike fit.<br />
The main issue for me returning was a feeling of pins and needles in the bottom of my left foot when I returned home. This could have been acute due to the move that I had tried to adjust the cleats on the bottom of my specialised elite shoes with campag chorus pedals. In the picture you can see the clips are as far back as possible. This puts the foot position with the cleat far back. After the ride out using these positions I found my Quadriceps upper thigh muscles also aching. In particular my left more than my right. Either I was compensating by using the right more as I am stronger on that muscle or trying to keep up with the right muscle by making the left leg work harder. I intend to try moving the cleats forward in the other direction to see the difference. I also think it could be the shoes and have started to look into a wider fit shoe. While I started out I made a effort to place the top strap on one ratchet and the velcro straps on the lower foot as loose as possible. Hopefully this helps although I need to test moving the cleat forward also.<br />
<div>I read a lot of information recently on Steve Hogg (www.stevehogg.com). I like his site in that he is always ready to debate his views and look at other ways if they are better or can be improved.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOnElkd8kYrUMwhsqqzB6hDAWmThOmzRpes7A6h9ujaKTC3dQJdtetjBaeH3cuXdhmAUyHD3fDDzDecZMjF2NTl49Ff60nrz-PL0WIQRtMIcQDEOuywcNweHVCA1BwFe4DsYeJFOmiWk/s1600/2011-08-14+11.28.57.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOnElkd8kYrUMwhsqqzB6hDAWmThOmzRpes7A6h9ujaKTC3dQJdtetjBaeH3cuXdhmAUyHD3fDDzDecZMjF2NTl49Ff60nrz-PL0WIQRtMIcQDEOuywcNweHVCA1BwFe4DsYeJFOmiWk/s320/2011-08-14+11.28.57.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>One of the benefits of exercising my core was that when cycling up a hill I could feel the muscle tighten in my stomach area but I was able to keep breathing while I also put pressure on the pedals to remain in the seat and using a scraping action on the pedal stroke to keep power on the downward stroke and upward. When the motion is correct you can feel the bike pick up speed and the pedal motion feel constant on the circular motion.<br />
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Vinny</div>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-84163380490891405952011-04-30T03:32:00.000-07:002011-04-30T03:32:23.015-07:001984 telaio Master Simoncini road frame<img src="http://www.gilcodesign.com/ima/design/ima2/telaioMaster.jpg" />Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-51199638369592098322011-04-29T08:46:00.000-07:002011-04-29T08:46:14.453-07:00box hill on the road bike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09hcd4A-SUArcrj1y73e2fPX1_t8uUBF7fN_esmV7BOPPBvrNIT-iXPw3as-QPG74XQMhD2oF_8tOGNIDcZHUw82EKBC3h5uSw3-LmYP4CmZrtFX2UKGLX08HfgzT2jSbThg0QWQXilc/s1600/2011-04-23+09.32.35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09hcd4A-SUArcrj1y73e2fPX1_t8uUBF7fN_esmV7BOPPBvrNIT-iXPw3as-QPG74XQMhD2oF_8tOGNIDcZHUw82EKBC3h5uSw3-LmYP4CmZrtFX2UKGLX08HfgzT2jSbThg0QWQXilc/s320/2011-04-23+09.32.35.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A great view from box hill resting with the bike upside down. A great view for miles and plenty of other cyclists to talk to. Resting at the view point.<br />
map of the journey there<br />
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211678840384892092065.0004a191b00a2f1c7a091</div>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-39566367192533339392010-06-09T03:18:00.000-07:002011-04-30T03:24:38.085-07:00The history of Campagnolofound a interesting site detailing the history of campagnolo and how he started with the parts that were introduced.<br />
http://www.velo-retro.com/tline.htmlVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-7251756918345523842010-01-05T03:18:00.000-08:002010-01-06T04:40:13.345-08:00Road bike accident and clothing tornIt took me two years to commit buying a bike and after all the work involved the hardest part for me was falling off. Looking back though as I did not break any bones only my pride was dented. The bike damage is minimal and I have a few scrapes which are healing up. Below you can see the clothing and holes in the garment. Also the scrapes on the bike.<div>I was traveling around 20mph and if you can see my map 9 First scrape on google. On map 9 you will see on Layham road a zig zag where I fell. As I approached the corner I knew it was slightly faster than I should have been going for the conditions and as the corner is sharp. It could have been diesel on the floor or as trees overhang the dew from the branches. I braked and the front wheel slid away as my shoulder hit the ground taking most of the impact as I slid some yards down the road. The bike rear gear changer has scrap marks covering the screw heads and my shoes, front break lever and saddle have scrape marks. All parts which can be replaced easily. As this is the first accident I have had on my bike for a long time. I know from now on I will drive with caution. </div><div>If you are reading this then I hope you drive safely too.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Vinny<br /><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6A9Cp_1X0iLaqxK8u7L0vdBbLYm6gLeglaQwTVSsuTZPgWOCTqGJU_IoIR6wPpzjgiLmByjQLu0quSRo7Wstde9VVo2PLoyMUK8p9ottU3o6HwbCKEoEx7YCU7MVvfI8u6-P5S9QJ9Ew/s1600-h/2010-01-04+13.36.00.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6A9Cp_1X0iLaqxK8u7L0vdBbLYm6gLeglaQwTVSsuTZPgWOCTqGJU_IoIR6wPpzjgiLmByjQLu0quSRo7Wstde9VVo2PLoyMUK8p9ottU3o6HwbCKEoEx7YCU7MVvfI8u6-P5S9QJ9Ew/s400/2010-01-04+13.36.00.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423213892721569714" /></a><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2nI98V7V9i0Ekp-LM889PwJJDeiBwNLR_ERsoBSUq5oXEuIZT1iYW8IMQqcBnevp0SCCvSTmpad4dwqowWgSJGIWJHhO2VcaI24kGzbm39GOG_oqsJ9Ua2CJLMw8HKeU6f4RxvdilXw/s1600-h/2010-01-04+13.36.43.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrm9ha5VBpBoGLLWzIhpaLMXqYfsIfOKQ4IvtwoeRvJcXRNWv4aNjQvQj8uzeK6vY2fyleeF7-18nWvGzQGhDWy8jZ69lQ0Z5XdM4ZgygqNuNFSAahnAXJ6bh63GZB6BDbyK6kPgQ8UA/s400/DSC_0398.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403220606275656466" border="0" /></a><br />James and his pictures with a Nikon of the Simoncini steel road bike frameVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-25285620556216030732009-11-12T06:07:00.000-08:002009-11-12T06:11:43.846-08:00Simoncini steel road frame cycle pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4qvORAaBsgcQEVaHZW0BM8P4Cv5YZzT4eNa9Fpw8ZMW-_Lp0CWTLO8Ytmdg96BiKzx9-_vzmXTNyj-l1zYzhYlkqxMSqba5lPbXZIzogwbfcBIfq4FEDkCQFwtx73oJGLUptChXijt0/s1600-h/DSC_0395.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE4qvORAaBsgcQEVaHZW0BM8P4Cv5YZzT4eNa9Fpw8ZMW-_Lp0CWTLO8Ytmdg96BiKzx9-_vzmXTNyj-l1zYzhYlkqxMSqba5lPbXZIzogwbfcBIfq4FEDkCQFwtx73oJGLUptChXijt0/s400/DSC_0395.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403219525068724418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rTnnLwdH5qsZbJOdWlluHavb__sM-0EZ-RAMM6J6HB1mRiWKB8aN28ebHBGuqqQ1snxw_p1e14w-9dpUhAplxHA4e5CXHcqkuyPpzgNsjfCU5iNjfH8BFHRNZQFO_tnQ4_u6pSEyuHE/s1600-h/DSC_0393.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rTnnLwdH5qsZbJOdWlluHavb__sM-0EZ-RAMM6J6HB1mRiWKB8aN28ebHBGuqqQ1snxw_p1e14w-9dpUhAplxHA4e5CXHcqkuyPpzgNsjfCU5iNjfH8BFHRNZQFO_tnQ4_u6pSEyuHE/s400/DSC_0393.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403219518209779890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8sprKbNrgDHi1yMgKGCvaCu0LIYWnJ8iDWl61fnkAXgfU9fUALiXAi-iQwF8hccTTF26b4b8dHi5zeSnnyGyORM2yWM9Osa57m3aChCAg2FfnfSNiIeDpj822NQhY8GMspHNSJ405Ww/s1600-h/DSC_0391.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8sprKbNrgDHi1yMgKGCvaCu0LIYWnJ8iDWl61fnkAXgfU9fUALiXAi-iQwF8hccTTF26b4b8dHi5zeSnnyGyORM2yWM9Osa57m3aChCAg2FfnfSNiIeDpj822NQhY8GMspHNSJ405Ww/s400/DSC_0391.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403219513863897186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJa6lbBXyxlIiF-g8PUl-6VeV7UhtGV3QKCRGJivL69qF1crvN09BKWV0LERmo0AAFdK8RofCMlk_T6_u3HUyXziY7BHoGy8pxoPzPAiP5gPUxClTYcP3-ekkV4pBz00EpC2UaUUzVlCg/s1600-h/DSC_0389.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJa6lbBXyxlIiF-g8PUl-6VeV7UhtGV3QKCRGJivL69qF1crvN09BKWV0LERmo0AAFdK8RofCMlk_T6_u3HUyXziY7BHoGy8pxoPzPAiP5gPUxClTYcP3-ekkV4pBz00EpC2UaUUzVlCg/s400/DSC_0389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403219511156120178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHANk5psx8UIaDcb-aoNLBu5b3riIL-_X1Cy8Y-0WxDF4YXSMH5GUxvIcEe240TFxwcFQ2XNVpf1HAUGkFScYNhWwSmZyZpW84RGdJ69bHTMbcRexO9JrCOUXGsoXm7zE-iWZkRMs9tQ/s1600-h/DSC_0386.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHANk5psx8UIaDcb-aoNLBu5b3riIL-_X1Cy8Y-0WxDF4YXSMH5GUxvIcEe240TFxwcFQ2XNVpf1HAUGkFScYNhWwSmZyZpW84RGdJ69bHTMbcRexO9JrCOUXGsoXm7zE-iWZkRMs9tQ/s400/DSC_0386.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403219507899347074" border="0" /></a><br />A few more pictures by James with his NikonVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-889188004740203032009-11-12T05:58:00.000-08:002009-11-12T06:07:25.251-08:00Simoncini steel road bike frame pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmO9fHvycHOYOgothiY7JwQu-SMutHdG09moJxKJVvq_01ZFMt7P92Uoou00G_TJQpgf6DtLMWs8LFMS9rQ7OxFqYZCcKsYzU7neERdYGC2_iHR71guw-uQc8vctrpxjGMeYZnquDxF2I/s1600-h/DSC_0383.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfmz458B0mrtzrQkpaFVBfd_PzGhIoNSN4k0DL8grZkF4uyjcWwosTvR-B5-3HzsXnggAOnZCV-NIaaxUYd_FgWxQRThQnH-TyERGbmTLF3xxMl7YiJLGCi2aMLFcC9PlSbDXbqs1YhE/s400/Simoncini+a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403218279565719154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteG1tbF8QbCC4s_rp2qmgXpK43BbU25XRl1LWjJikinkrEKcm9NuZzkzpDf8X0ReKD6IFcidwiEDbaTwCRwsKYvy9CvZMfj-EOJp4tGMEpqjN0hUmyUF-PVKb8WSNG445vHOKdUSRVOg/s1600-h/Simoncini+b.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteG1tbF8QbCC4s_rp2qmgXpK43BbU25XRl1LWjJikinkrEKcm9NuZzkzpDf8X0ReKD6IFcidwiEDbaTwCRwsKYvy9CvZMfj-EOJp4tGMEpqjN0hUmyUF-PVKb8WSNG445vHOKdUSRVOg/s400/Simoncini+b.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403218273901507266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUyV6V_edpsPupLu1yA7TdzT46a2LGhh66jBEt87anX0cAAMIlnbeFSysd7hK1uEx53aIcykx39CMOAaOlZ2WYsVO68h4yV25jfRcxnq58nflHCibQNYWd1jXbSvglRu0wZOiwOTnJQw/s1600-h/Simoncini+c.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUyV6V_edpsPupLu1yA7TdzT46a2LGhh66jBEt87anX0cAAMIlnbeFSysd7hK1uEx53aIcykx39CMOAaOlZ2WYsVO68h4yV25jfRcxnq58nflHCibQNYWd1jXbSvglRu0wZOiwOTnJQw/s400/Simoncini+c.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403218265416755538" border="0" /></a><br />Today I went out on my mountain bike and noticed the drag on the tyres. when I checked the pressures they were 30lb when the tyres can be set to 70lb. As I added the pressure and went for a cycle ride the diffrence was chalk and cheese. The ressistance was very little to road surface and the effort needed to cycle was easier.<br />My son James has taken a few pictures with his Nikon of the bike. See belowVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-45774627780927444662009-09-05T13:39:00.000-07:002009-09-13T03:15:46.155-07:00Simoncini bike with campagnolo components<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnpOw6QQlahvGsgHb2OrK1iVhoKCSVYN-KHaxv47e7n3rAmutAdqL60aTK7YpQJEbz39oLUYMfcm0hp8VsGaythFqVmexz3px45FwP541WfOCOkvPKwnsn5dm-z_rHxjWkSGmLeQnT54/s1600-h/simoncini+2009-09-05+15.30.23.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnpOw6QQlahvGsgHb2OrK1iVhoKCSVYN-KHaxv47e7n3rAmutAdqL60aTK7YpQJEbz39oLUYMfcm0hp8VsGaythFqVmexz3px45FwP541WfOCOkvPKwnsn5dm-z_rHxjWkSGmLeQnT54/s400/simoncini+2009-09-05+15.30.23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378086554085408834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXKUlw7yAsJY-BNfG9Qd8jG-qrpWTQv3sx2FukDX8buBV_wj6XiSFyjQ2aSi9RknX5FJBXwNeLH_CZchY9Hm7RthqZEUHCeGv_r8upuOmQQvC7u1TmvAIG_zh0LTx0HHba3IuZ8H-pT8/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.33.31.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXKUlw7yAsJY-BNfG9Qd8jG-qrpWTQv3sx2FukDX8buBV_wj6XiSFyjQ2aSi9RknX5FJBXwNeLH_CZchY9Hm7RthqZEUHCeGv_r8upuOmQQvC7u1TmvAIG_zh0LTx0HHba3IuZ8H-pT8/s400/2009-09-05+15.33.31.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378086546176714146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTD6Ddv72wRQfzctlXunD1re9g1LekWAt79xb_BgZmLsUzged64XkINZJi558TBvo7TUFuE2mzFlvjj1S7OkFadt0Ssnpd-K_-P9CSPyi9d2DYaiF6T5Rgcbn2dyBIubp1bPqg9LxNHA/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.33.22.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTD6Ddv72wRQfzctlXunD1re9g1LekWAt79xb_BgZmLsUzged64XkINZJi558TBvo7TUFuE2mzFlvjj1S7OkFadt0Ssnpd-K_-P9CSPyi9d2DYaiF6T5Rgcbn2dyBIubp1bPqg9LxNHA/s400/2009-09-05+15.33.22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378086544195170098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0c0FosRuLogfDI8cqkY996lt7ae664CaU02TOrfTxDinXfOqSJiYVuEm4HpZm6cetbKGCGb3SmKm_kdd7kjPF3fUHySOpAohh7AIzAvxPXHR1A7kDuxDpweZC9siQzTrkFZFspZCe00/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.33.09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0c0FosRuLogfDI8cqkY996lt7ae664CaU02TOrfTxDinXfOqSJiYVuEm4HpZm6cetbKGCGb3SmKm_kdd7kjPF3fUHySOpAohh7AIzAvxPXHR1A7kDuxDpweZC9siQzTrkFZFspZCe00/s400/2009-09-05+15.33.09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378086534377508226" border="0" /></a><br />First pictures of the Simoncini corsa strada steel frame road bike. I had the bike sprayed to match Ducati 916 colours and matched the scheme of the motorbike design with gold campagnolo khamsin wheels, black vittoria tyres, sella italia c2 saddle, cateye vectra comuter, record campag headset, veloce black brakes, levers, black cineli bars and stem with campagnolo chorus plus pedals.Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-55434072576672875592009-09-05T13:26:00.000-07:002009-09-05T13:39:49.318-07:00Simoncini bike with campagnolo components<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTgPrN1YX8l8x7qKHFT3HDykzWg47U3nZ3V5CSmuUaozxEriTuwcbvsXBVAQ8yt-_cNoI0e7ViSzV7ARhKF4S0lqKIhSZ4hEeyMEEpxcG3W7jqBbccVfSGPTgyaIKaBqYDrQtk-pvfaI/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.32.26.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTgPrN1YX8l8x7qKHFT3HDykzWg47U3nZ3V5CSmuUaozxEriTuwcbvsXBVAQ8yt-_cNoI0e7ViSzV7ARhKF4S0lqKIhSZ4hEeyMEEpxcG3W7jqBbccVfSGPTgyaIKaBqYDrQtk-pvfaI/s400/2009-09-05+15.32.26.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378085109096481762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlBs6TPeyoIY7ZxynwuexMo8fv3sa1SMbwpMdcbQhRkxFLahQDDpZv9K2hfAKpje2Hh7qaFWIRQmmSq6xEZtckbcu2v06ZVAUnYU3PtqJgrApYmOFBuB4WQPSND_84D-htnGLnxu9xbA/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.32.13.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlBs6TPeyoIY7ZxynwuexMo8fv3sa1SMbwpMdcbQhRkxFLahQDDpZv9K2hfAKpje2Hh7qaFWIRQmmSq6xEZtckbcu2v06ZVAUnYU3PtqJgrApYmOFBuB4WQPSND_84D-htnGLnxu9xbA/s400/2009-09-05+15.32.13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378085099650131106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI9HK2hSfr-vQJPmaGPL0sdmUc0q4w8gQcwVeKNAkrrBajZAjybyiWnCVgVvdpTRkYk7nFZzz6bOQPkWV6B5I6CdHeTuG6yPJA4U1kh7KqV9YFITLxRhOOg3pbu1Olz8pITyOLKpiaXc/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.31.18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPI9HK2hSfr-vQJPmaGPL0sdmUc0q4w8gQcwVeKNAkrrBajZAjybyiWnCVgVvdpTRkYk7nFZzz6bOQPkWV6B5I6CdHeTuG6yPJA4U1kh7KqV9YFITLxRhOOg3pbu1Olz8pITyOLKpiaXc/s400/2009-09-05+15.31.18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378085096874247314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuSzDebHfKyDTVSfQf5BqNuxxQtswq8QgldRFu80yeL00DYvGyYxoWhh-Jqq9otDwDI2Ohz_WQw6NX6eBv3pe8_Y_AGTUn3KnKTbYqvYBrhviTXgcQVlLzMMrXVNt__jVvb2L1IuK8xo/s1600-h/2009-09-05+15.30.23.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuSzDebHfKyDTVSfQf5BqNuxxQtswq8QgldRFu80yeL00DYvGyYxoWhh-Jqq9otDwDI2Ohz_WQw6NX6eBv3pe8_Y_AGTUn3KnKTbYqvYBrhviTXgcQVlLzMMrXVNt__jVvb2L1IuK8xo/s400/2009-09-05+15.30.23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378085089176477922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBD0yvVWqu7zh3XPlKnYTEneUBtDh9f3RAiVTJM1SiM-QcT_weAypGXlpCWwiwDsPuNdvZOhzxuNosoosf74IsQDDt1Z93dOkRBER-Pq4h-TrB-f2_1hYW_NOaWNiFKNA3xrUf5jvM7s/s1600-h/2009-09-05+12.04.49.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBD0yvVWqu7zh3XPlKnYTEneUBtDh9f3RAiVTJM1SiM-QcT_weAypGXlpCWwiwDsPuNdvZOhzxuNosoosf74IsQDDt1Z93dOkRBER-Pq4h-TrB-f2_1hYW_NOaWNiFKNA3xrUf5jvM7s/s400/2009-09-05+12.04.49.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378085078071732306" border="0" /></a><br />Today I picked up my bike. Having to wait for the bike to be made in Italy and delivered to england and made up with all the components. I have taken some pictures with my android phone. Hope to add some more with a higher resolution camera.<br />I have been out on the bike and am pleased with the ride. As it is my first road bike for a while, the first obstacles seem getting used to the fixed shoes.Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-51513202128926652962009-08-15T07:38:00.000-07:002009-08-15T07:50:21.907-07:00Advice on buying a hand made steel bikeHaving a delay on my bike from two or maximum three months to now over 4 months, set me thinking about the past and what I should have done.<br /><br />Ask for feedback from friends who have bought from the shop.<br />Does any one recommend where you are looking.<br />Search the forums for the shop name. Try to take a balanced view. There are some customers that can never be pleased.<br />If you have a trip organised or date you want the bike for. Mention this on the reciept to be part of building the bike. That the bike is supplied before the date. As if it is missed it could be a big disappointment such as mine.<br />If any parts are added ask for a breakdown of the prices before you go ahead. Depending on the dealers they could charge you full price for a part and add labour to fit.<br />Make sure you keep all notes about your discussion. The parts you asked for. The design and looks that are important to you. I keep a diary.<br />At the end of the sale are you happy with the bike? Hopefully you will be smilling from ear to ear if the shop listens to you. There is none better than a customer that wants to show off and talk about good customer care with having a hand built bike. It has to be one of the best selling tools. A happy customer from good customer service.<br />VinnyVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-64301976828291712142009-08-11T02:00:00.000-07:002009-08-11T02:16:33.218-07:00Hills for cycling in Italy Lake Como or Lago di ComoAfter visiting Lake Como I was hoping to take my new steel frame bike around some of the roads of Italy. Only the bike was not ready.<br />Before I went there are quite a few sites that will show some of the roads and let you see others with their data of the routes they have taken. One of the sites i found is<br />http://www.climbbybike.com/index.asp<br /><br />One day I was by Sorico at Lago di Como there was some kite surfers and windsurfers. Makes bike transport look slow. Have a look at the video.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxzMNFgSI5aby2wBSb5n6PBhPTDB83u6tV36X2hwGY3eklBak09MIhwlDeTJK3UiZHs1qLZ_djimCIeG9BLhA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-40769231468735493372009-06-27T01:03:00.000-07:002009-06-27T01:11:06.423-07:00The roads in Italy lead to fine food and pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5VZpTye-ZvFz-SlCkU8iVkGVaP-UNJwa7v2_EAdK1L-6zwyw0yGrb1uwl40b__BTbu5358WCsuG6183YfhBa2kGMda-3YKJXbb27bGn0qKaMpEW_Z7CMAN8lEAHxeVT6YFvk_e93Afg/s1600-h/ristorante+pizzeria+brasa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5VZpTye-ZvFz-SlCkU8iVkGVaP-UNJwa7v2_EAdK1L-6zwyw0yGrb1uwl40b__BTbu5358WCsuG6183YfhBa2kGMda-3YKJXbb27bGn0qKaMpEW_Z7CMAN8lEAHxeVT6YFvk_e93Afg/s400/ristorante+pizzeria+brasa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351916892478086898" border="0" /></a><br />I still am waiting for my bike. Hopefully soon will be able to add some pictures.<br />Looking at my past visits to lake Garda there are some stunning roads and restaurants. One restaurant that was tucked away in the hills and serves some of the best food that I tasted while on holiday is<br />Ristorante Pizzeria Brasa, <table class="tindi"><tbody><tr><td class="b">telephone number and street address in Tremosine<br />0365 918119</td><td class="c"><br /></td><td class="d">Via Benaco, 22 - Strada Porto-Pieve</td></tr></tbody></table><br />http://www.brasa.it/<br /><br />It is tucked away in the hills, some horshoe roads and when there quiet and tranquilty. Only the sound of the stream that runs through its gardens and the view of the road as it twists round. Although you can count on your hand the amount of cars that drive past. Have a look on google maps to see the roads from above. Picture below of the resturant.Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-32893323423965856832009-05-07T07:32:00.000-07:002009-05-07T07:45:25.886-07:00Battery powered bike GruberassistMy bike is still in Italy being made. Seems to take ages as I am keen to get on my bike. I have bought a pair of cycling shoes, the specialized elite road. I choose these shoes on the fit and that they have a instep which was very comfortable and a buckle. I wanted to buy sidi as i have sidi motorcycle shoes which i can highly recommend but due to the soles when fitted seemed to be so slim, I looked for others. On searching the internet you can get two sizes and if you go for the Mega size in sidi this will accomodate a wider foot. For me now with this info maybe it will help for a second set of shoes later on.<br />On searching the net I found this new site which mentioned a new battery powered bike that you will have to look very carefully to find the workings. The main part fits in the seat post and you can adapt a normal bike to fit although it needs a specific bike crank.<br /><br /><br />http://www.gruberassist.com/category/englisch/Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-47441271811717447872009-04-26T11:26:00.000-07:002009-04-26T11:30:26.803-07:00columbus steel frames what does it meanAs with most products there are reasons for its development. I did not understand the history behind <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">columbus</span> steel until finding this site. Also how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gilco</span> fits in the picture. There are a lot of famous manufacturers that are involved from Ferrari to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Moto</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Guzzi</span>....<br />http://www.columbustubi.com/eng/1.htmVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-49804256667121446162009-04-20T10:40:00.000-07:002009-04-23T00:38:19.711-07:00Simoncini Factory visit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicS7XIRxsbEiMQPGMvretIN7F3FJk8weuV9geU-3mapoJZvjTZdKb8P_3lF8d9WJlbwVSKDcyoH79OAd6eFRCj-HWmiXdiS6UhzTytyIQ_ELbXwzxw8vWhW5mzNjOhVC8sYg0oXAEdZo/s1600-h/1239874461580.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicS7XIRxsbEiMQPGMvretIN7F3FJk8weuV9geU-3mapoJZvjTZdKb8P_3lF8d9WJlbwVSKDcyoH79OAd6eFRCj-HWmiXdiS6UhzTytyIQ_ELbXwzxw8vWhW5mzNjOhVC8sYg0oXAEdZo/s400/1239874461580.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326831683534775490" border="0" /></a>Orlando holding one of his frames<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkWX4JTNIJar1yyRg_uuJcsXOEjCkujfyaaOljM4VkhuaY6TdTcQS1XvX8OlNnmDwHtI9gy1KBognMGqe_XrsZlTa31dt875fm_9SjkQzLTl9EvR8648V9O7m6lNmkn-dNo8nW4T-tts/s1600-h/1239874443707.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkWX4JTNIJar1yyRg_uuJcsXOEjCkujfyaaOljM4VkhuaY6TdTcQS1XvX8OlNnmDwHtI9gy1KBognMGqe_XrsZlTa31dt875fm_9SjkQzLTl9EvR8648V9O7m6lNmkn-dNo8nW4T-tts/s400/1239874443707.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326831681234818866" border="0" /></a>The factory floor<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPqgJCxlUzK-L2Q4mmfyZH5NZSTIAVyiOhlwynzTQARPGAqWLdp7ImyBLo5kbZXHhm2kn1qEioX7aZQjR5EvBVh4vWQwN25pvgmbAW8ahOJe1oEgfosAsmgmRU2C3Ke9jbM2-sH2PHAU/s1600-h/1239875577800.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPqgJCxlUzK-L2Q4mmfyZH5NZSTIAVyiOhlwynzTQARPGAqWLdp7ImyBLo5kbZXHhm2kn1qEioX7aZQjR5EvBVh4vWQwN25pvgmbAW8ahOJe1oEgfosAsmgmRU2C3Ke9jbM2-sH2PHAU/s400/1239875577800.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326831673865776514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmrCyn4PYlIkpvZ8cpVQ9r_YRvZYUJncYJ9FgVus3OL0ckdropWBNtmTZYldNN52DfRgm4Y9BVspSBqyqfvawuqIlfTurI6XzBbQKcPJ4xpuSvHXcAHVZy3pw17EmXX9cjuj50QJpCgY/s1600-h/1239875601423.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmrCyn4PYlIkpvZ8cpVQ9r_YRvZYUJncYJ9FgVus3OL0ckdropWBNtmTZYldNN52DfRgm4Y9BVspSBqyqfvawuqIlfTurI6XzBbQKcPJ4xpuSvHXcAHVZy3pw17EmXX9cjuj50QJpCgY/s400/1239875601423.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326831674439897986" border="0" /></a><br />Above are the pictures of my visit to Simoncini to see where my steel frame road bike is made in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Orlando Simoncini is still making frames by hand and took the details of my frame, colors which will match my bike, parts to be chromed. He showed me his workshop and you can still see that his father who started the frame building tradition has his method still intact. Orlando was very helpful and showed me his bikes which he still uses.<br />The factory was found in a industrial area of Italy but is surrounded by grape vines. The factory was set back and was full of frames, bikes, pictures of famous riders that had owned his bikes.<br />Still made in a traditional way.<br /><h1 class="name fn"><a href="http://it-it.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1086638008"><br /></a></h1>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-70970957382524372472009-04-09T08:16:00.000-07:002009-04-09T08:17:09.289-07:00steel road bike frame designed by Italians<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXW69lQyYqQOeOOV6hD-vkNvYIXrwL-x0zxrxbPn7_ZCI9eBrZIX1T-2AgUo2OSNwjaGHWGU30rYcDJXBwRLp-16PeSExvBBK8updukJkmMFuI6x2wtxZ7XD2Z6bEAkEOKymTifi53jk/s1600-h/telaioMaster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXW69lQyYqQOeOOV6hD-vkNvYIXrwL-x0zxrxbPn7_ZCI9eBrZIX1T-2AgUo2OSNwjaGHWGU30rYcDJXBwRLp-16PeSExvBBK8updukJkmMFuI6x2wtxZ7XD2Z6bEAkEOKymTifi53jk/s400/telaioMaster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322710843897498866" border="0" /></a>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-64295590815232525052009-04-09T08:02:00.000-07:002009-04-09T08:14:43.061-07:00I searched online for steel frame bikes and found that in the UK there is only one dealer for Simoncini frames made in Italy. Having looked at the website http://www.simoncinitelaibiciclette.com/contatti.html<br />you can see the design detail is with Gilco. They have some very unusual designs and also helped colnago. At one time simoncini made steel frames for colnago under licence. As the previous picture I have included the original which I intend to base on my own bike.<br />http://www.gilcodesign.com/doc/des/telaioMaster.htm<br />the site is in Italian and English<br />The colours red I will base on my Ducati 916 and have chrome as the other colour. Components I will try to keep Italian and campagnolo used where ever possible.<br />I popped in to see Edward at http://www.cyclesclements.co.uk/<br />He was brilliant in helping me to size up my frame on the bike and with adding components. As i sat on the bike, visually he was quick to point out my size bars needed. With a tape measure he was able to size the frame. For me the frame has to fit as when you are on the bike for a long time the last thing you need is to be uncomfortable on the bike. He helped me to choose design and components for the bike. If you visit or call Edward I am sure you will be impressed by his knowledge and skills in cycles.<br />VinnyVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-60857172097088956272009-04-03T07:31:00.000-07:002009-04-03T07:38:58.510-07:00steel frame Colnago PR07 or Simoncini road bike<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCni1TtXb5QKU3Z7oqc2yTlb_yklUEX9O1v8RDqGOf4if1Q3xUFYvFlbvH9tf0qZVD-mJDN4jlTr1IcXXIyWl3ncGvSfz5xU_un0TbY_csrPDCusVXEqXobwL94iFJB-wdbZvLczKTwyo/s1600-h/colnago+frame_mas_PR07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCni1TtXb5QKU3Z7oqc2yTlb_yklUEX9O1v8RDqGOf4if1Q3xUFYvFlbvH9tf0qZVD-mJDN4jlTr1IcXXIyWl3ncGvSfz5xU_un0TbY_csrPDCusVXEqXobwL94iFJB-wdbZvLczKTwyo/s400/colnago+frame_mas_PR07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320474403228338530" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="file:///tmp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" />This frame started me on the journey to find a steel frame. Looking at the frame is one of the main items other than wheels on a road bike. I believe in the look of the bike as much as the ride quality. Also there is mixed feelings from me in that I could have tried to source an older bike but I want the reliability and speed of new components rather than my memories of gears that would change on a whim rather than telling it when to...The Simoncini frame that I am buying did build frames under license for Colnago at one time.<br />VinnyVinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-723397782189691784.post-5919761966720357842009-04-02T13:42:00.000-07:002009-04-02T13:45:59.353-07:00Simoncini steel road bikeI have placed an order on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Simoncini</span> steel road bike after looking round for a long time. I hope to add some pictures soon and add links. If you know of some information or links that will help then please send them to me.<br />Thanks <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vincenzo</span>Vinny or Vinnychoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402045155334681495noreply@blogger.com0