Re: [CR]Drillium / Frank Spivey

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From: <GPVB1@cs.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Drillium / Frank Spivey
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:43:28 EST

Well, when you explore the limits of Weight and Durability, there's really no textbook.

If you are a spinner with a 90+ cadence, however, at your size I'd estimate that you could get away with quite a bit. I would avoid modifying any bar or stem beyond switching to aluminum bolts - it's just too risky IMO. Maybe stay away from brake levers too? You might want to check any superlight cranks you decide to use with some dye penetrant to look for any little cracks before using them.

Make sure you drill out your waterbottle and then use baby formula liners!!

Proceed with caution at your own risk....

Greg "Superleicht" Parker Ultra-light A2 MI USA

P.S. Here's my "off the cuff" list of favorite light and stupid-light stuff:

OMAS Ti / Al BB Arnold or equivalent aluminum BB spindle bolts OMAS or equivalent aluminum chainring fasteners Campagnolo SR pedals with aluminum toeclips Stronglight A9 headset Campagnolo SR one-bolt seatpost (hard to beat overall IMO) Concor superleggera saddle Maillard or Campagnolo freewheel Regina Ti chain (anyone have a lead on one?) Pino Ti / Al hub skewers Fiamme Ergal rims As few 15-gauge SS spokes as possible - like 24 or 28 per wheel! CLB brake housing OMAS Ti / Al brake hardware

(All of this is bolt-on stuff - no drilling required)

What are other folks' favorites...?

From: "David Bilenkey" <dbilenkey@sympatico.ca>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: RE: [CR]Drillium / Frank Spivey
> Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 21:54:52 -0500
> <snip>
>
> Now my question to the group concerns things like longevity/durability,
> flexing, breakage. I'm pretty light (145 lbs, 5'10") and I'd say I've been
> pretty easy on components so far, so I'm fairly certain that I could have
> some fun with a drill and file without too much concern, but does anyone
> have any insights they'd like to share about parts like those shown below
> from personal experience? Things that whistled madly in the breeze, or
> other
> problems? Those Mafac levers look awesome (and I have lots of old ones in
> the shop) has anyone used anything so radically drilled? How'd they feel?
> Did they bend? Did they crack?