Friday, February 28, 2014
New "Ride-Logging" Camera
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Carbonholism in Vicenza
Who are they building components for? Use the "comments" feature below to tell us what you need that Campagnolo isn't building.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
The Latest CampyOnlyGuy Video: Camino Real Double Century
Direct link to the video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/24KJmRZ2XhY
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
First Double Century of the 2014 Season
Well, the first double century that I (Campyonlyguy) will be riding is coming up this Saturday, Feb 15. It's the Camino Real DC, a 200-mile ride from Irvine, CA, to Oceanside and inland San Diego County and then back again.
Weather is looking great for this annual ride (it can get nasty out there), which will kick off my 25th season riding the California Triple Crown double century series (I'm still the only rider to have finished the CTC each of the 24 years it has been run).
Follow the Campy Onlly Twitter feed on ride day for live updates. We're at @Campyonlyguy
P.S. Apologies to all our fans, but the folding bike we'll be riding it not Campy equipped. Mea culpa.
Today's Retro Bike: 1978 Colnago
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Got a retro bike you'd like to share? Email us (enorris [at] campyonly [dot] com) or message us on Twitter: @campyonlyguy
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Magnic Lights on My Bleriot Rando Bike
Magnic Lights on My Bleriot Rando Bike, a set on Flickr.
Our Magnic Lights are now aboard our Rivendell Bleriot rando bike. Tight clearances galore, but the lights work very well. They'll be lighting my brevet season this year, and hopefully PBP next year.
Version 2 of the Magnic headlight is scheduled to ship in April of this year. I'll post updated results when I've had a chance to try out the new lights, which are advertised as being brighter (and with a standlight function).
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Can Anyone Help Find These Parts
Here's an email we thought we would share with everyone, in the hope that someone can help find the parts to get the writer's friend back on the road:
Spoke with Campy rep in Carlsbad and they said to contact you. I have a friend and neighbor who lost everything and his two italian road bikes to a LA Wild Fire 5 years ago. He has been successful in buying a replacement Guerciotti '84 road bike and he is looking for the following parts to restore it totally:
1. Campy handle bar end caps "yellow" with Campagnolo logo
2. Campy Cobalto Brake "Blue Gemstone" (2) caps
3. Campy toe clips size large
Any help to locate these vintage replacement parts besides Ebay and Amazon would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
If you have a line on any of these parts, email us: enorris [at] campyonly [dot] com and we'll pass along the info.
Friday, January 31, 2014
How Many Bikes Do We Ride?
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Xenon-Equipped Bianchi
Apparently, Mr. Jack O'Lantern approves!
Ergo Shifting a Super Record Derailleur
Yoshi writes:
Hi,
This is my Colnago Super from mid 80's with a Super Record rear derailleur that works with the Ergopower 10 speed. The wires are really connected on this bike!
Yoshi
(Kazuo Y)
We've asked Yoshi for more info on just how well this system works.
Update! Yoshi wrote back:
"The Ergopower 10 speed synchronizes almost perfectly with IRD 7 speed cog and SRAM 8 speed chain (old type, flat plate)."
So there you go. Ergo levers will work a Super Record derailleur.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
SFR 200K 1-25-14
SFR 200K 1-25-14, a set on Flickr.
First official miles on the way to Paris-Brest-Paris in 2015--200 kilometers from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Pt Reyes Lighthouse. Next up are 300- and 400K brevets in March.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Today's Bike: Mr. Bean's Bianchi
Update: A sharp-eyed reader pointed out that the Ergo levers aren't connected to the derailleurs. Look closely, and you can see that the original downtube shifters are still there.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Here's a Retro Campy Part You Probably Haven't Seen Before
Monday, January 13, 2014
Electronic Campy Video
The Best Teams Trust Campagnolo from Campagnolo Srl on Vimeo.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
The Campagnolo Experience: Pricey Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Tullio's World
Just when you thought you had it all, from your Nuovo Record-equipped Cinelli to the electronic-shifting Colnago, along comes ... a $4,100 tour of Tullio's world in Italy.
Bike Rumor is reporting on the 2014 edition of the "Campagnolo Experience," a fully supported, behind-the-scenes tour of Italy themed around Campagnolo. From the Bike Rumor report,
"In partnership with Thomson Bike Tours, the 2014 Campagnolo Experience includes a chance to ride the Campagnolo Gran Fondo in Rome on Sunday, October 13 2014. The ride will include a VIP guided tour of the Campy factory as well as the opportunity to rub elbows with staff and “cycling celebrities.” The 2,995 euros per person includes 7 nights in mostly 4 star hotels, VIP dinner in Vincenza, and more. Advanced registration is starting now."
In case you're wondering, airfare to and from Italy is not included. Perhaps it's time to sell that Cinelli ...
Register for the tour here.
P.S. If you're interested in a slightly less Campy-centric tour of Italy, hit up our web sponsors, Cycle Italia. They offer complete packages of cycling-oriented tours, led by dedicated Campagnolo fans.
Decisions, Decisions ...
Planning ahead for the 2014 randoneurring and double century season. So many rides to choose from!
Not shown on this list are a three-day ride down the California coast in the spring, and the Knoxville Fall Classic double century in September, which will cap off our 25th consecutive California Triple Crown season.
Which rides are you planning on for 2014? Let us know in the comments.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Campy Only and the California Triple Crown
CampyOnlyGuy at the 1989 Davis Double Century |
See you all on the road in 2014!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Reflecting on Reflectivity
We here at Campy Only are great believers in the value of reflective gear for our bikes. We put in a lot of miles after dark, both training for and riding in randonneuring events, and we've found a few inexpensive items that will help make your bike more visible at night.
The first are self-adhesive reflective decals that go on your rim around each spoke. The ones we use are called "Spokees," available online from www.funreflector.com They're available in several shapes and colors, including a "stealth" black that isn't quite as reflective but blends in well with black anodized rims.
Here's a photo of a diamond-shaped Spokee on one of our bikes:
Last Chance 200K 12-31-13
Last Chance 200K 12-31-13, a set on Flickr.
Photos from yesterday's ride with my fellow Davis-area randonneurs. One lesson learned is that there is *no* water on the American River bike trail. 30+ miles of twisting, turning trail, often packed with families, joggers, and strollers ... and NO place to get a drink.