Had my second (real) work out today after many the month of nearly nothing due to injuries and severe lack of motivation. There want be much running the first couple of month. I still need to do most of the work on the (stationary) bike. There's hardly any power in my calve. The first month and a half's intervals three times a week and strength training in between. Need to teach the pump to squeeze blood around my body again. Man am I miles away from where I was! Basically. I suck right now.
Yet another Italian
This nice guy who a few weeks ago was willing to trade me a Daccordi frameset called me up about a frameset he knew about that might be for sale. The frame was a NOS crazy colored 58 Fondriest steel from late 80' early 90'. After being in my basement he knew there were some stuff he could use and offered him selves to by the frame, since he knew the guy, and make another trade. Course I was up for that.
It's nice isn't it? It will have red wheels with yellow tires. Perforated silver bar-tape and white hoods. 2*10 speed/downtube shifters. This one is not to keep though. Goes to my cousin. I know it'll be in good hands.
Another build is coming up
Some time ago I was contacted by a guy who had a few frames he was willing to give away for shipping cost only, witch is a good deal even though shipping unpacked, he didn't want to have any hassle about it, costs quite some money. (approx $120/bike). He was moving, wanted to travel light and was just gonna toss'em away. As time flies I realize that's a no deal. There's a limit of how aggressive I can be towards a person who's actually willing to give away two frames. The big downside is that I've already gotten all the parts needed to make the builds.
Anyways. Now, only a few blocks away, this frame turns out for sale. Me, with no money to spend on bikes for a looong time, or spend on anything else for that matters, ask this person if he's willing to trade it for a pair of wheels (Shimano 7800. Barely used). And that he is!! All the members of the house are exited over getting another bike in the house.
The frame is made by Daccordi for a Norwegan brand (DBS) using SLX tubing.
MIAMI VICE - The Bicycle
The Bicycle
Pictures updated 1 oct 2006. I now consider this build finnished.
Not finnished yet, but I'm getting there. Had a short ride today and it behaved great.
The crank will be swapped into a C-record. Just needs some polishing and a new bottom bracket. The saddle will be a Brooks Swift honey. Wheels?. I have a pair of 15-20 years old deep section polished alu rims. Rear wheel's done, but I'm waiting for the right length of spokes for the front wheel.
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