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Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By gkamieneski

Ancient thread-dredge, but did you ever find a...

Ancient thread-dredge, but did you ever find a 26.4 to 31.8 shim for your computer mount?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 781
Posted By gkamieneski

So after getting burned with a fake 9 speed...

So after getting burned with a fake 9 speed chain, you went back to the well for some 10 speed chains that too are probably counterfeit?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 781
Posted By gkamieneski

I also use KMC 10 speed chains, however with a...

I also use KMC 10 speed chains, however with a Shimano drivetrain. Are you aware of the large amount of counterfeit KMC chains that hit the market awhile back?

I had 2 of them from Amazon and they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By gkamieneski

FSA Integrated Headset Bearings

I guess headset maintenance got a little away from me and the FSA Orbit C-40-ACB headset started to notch. I disassembled, cleaned everything and put new grease in. Notching seems to be gone, but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By gkamieneski

I'm pretty sure a frame of this vintage would not...

I'm pretty sure a frame of this vintage would not be designed for cable housing to traverse the length of the top tube. I think the correct step-down ferrule is what is usually required.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 497
Posted By gkamieneski

Frames of that vintage usually used “step down”...

Frames of that vintage usually used “step down” ferrules and the cable ran through the top tube sans casing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 705
Posted By gkamieneski

I am curious as to why these hoods cannot simply...

I am curious as to why these hoods cannot simply be removed and replaced from the front just as other Shimano hoods?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By gkamieneski

That would be true, but if someone has a stock...

That would be true, but if someone has a stock Tarmac SL7 Expert with Ultegra Di2 in a 58, the measurement could help. That and the weight of the assembled 58 bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By gkamieneski

That's great, but not what I asked. Chances are...

That's great, but not what I asked. Chances are there is a Tarmac SL7 owner here with a size 58 Ultegra Di2 though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By gkamieneski

Info on 58 Tarmac SL7

Anyone with a 58 Tarmac SL7 Expert Ultegra Di2 can you tell me how much it weighs and how far from the ground to the top of the hoods?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3,410
Views: 484,697
Posted By gkamieneski

When replacing my clincher tires, I always rotate...

When replacing my clincher tires, I always rotate the front to the rear, discard the old rear tire and install a fresh new tire on the front wheel.

Seems with my sewups (almost exclusively using...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,226
Posted By gkamieneski

I would love to know the distance of jockey...

I would love to know the distance of jockey pulleys for Dura Ace and Ultegra versus SRAM Red and Force. Looking at the illustrations, SRAM looks much tighter even though they both handle a wide range...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,226
Posted By gkamieneski

Seems a lot longer chain than necessary is in...

Seems a lot longer chain than necessary is in use. I just learned that Shimano only makes one size derailleur for Dura Ace and Ultegra starting with 12 speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,226
Posted By gkamieneski

New Aero Bicycle - Shimano or SRAM?

I have been looking at Canyon Ultimates and Aeroads as well as SL7 and SL8 Tarmacs. One thing I have noticed is that the Shimano DI2 rear derailleur cages are much longer than the SRAM versions. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By gkamieneski

Are we sure those aren’t tubular rims and red...

Are we sure those aren’t tubular rims and red Clement or Tubasti residue?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By gkamieneski

I can see this as an easy means of measuring...

I can see this as an easy means of measuring Stack+, however I don't know of a similar easy way to measure Reach+.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By gkamieneski

Then I may be able to calculate reach+ on my...

Then I may be able to calculate reach+ on my current and prior bicycle that had 120mm stems.

What about stack+? Any formula for that as well?

thanks
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By gkamieneski

Canyon Stack+ and Reach+

Canyon's geometry specifications for their Aeroad and Ultimate include Reach, Stack, Reach+ and Stack+. While the former 2 agree with all other bicycle manufacturers measurement methodology, Reach+...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By gkamieneski

I think I stumbled on my answer. In the Geometry...

I think I stumbled on my answer. In the Geometry Geeks database there is a 2006 Bianchi Giro (59) with identical measurements and Bianchi even provides stack and reach. Now I can effectively compare...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-19-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By gkamieneski

Without the frame still in my possession it seems...

Without the frame still in my possession it seems the only way I can learn anything is if someone else has the same frame or 1 like it, or if the dimensions are published somewhere.

From the 2002...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By gkamieneski

Unfortunately that frame is long gone as it was...

Unfortunately that frame is long gone as it was an aluminum frame and I “tore” the BB cluster like a soda can. It was the best fit I felt I ever had so was trying to use stack and reach to come close...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By gkamieneski

Almost, but didn’t have that frame and the one...

Almost, but didn’t have that frame and the one they had was wrong size. They don’t have stack and reach anyway.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By gkamieneski

Translate Old Dimensions to Stack and Reach?

The frame I raced on back in the day was measured before Stack and Reach became de riguer. I would love to be able to compare its stack and reach with what i s available in the marketplace. Does...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By gkamieneski

My possible leaking issues with the Gatorskin...

My possible leaking issues with the Gatorskin Sprinters does not involve an external tread puncture (so I would not notice spraying sealant), I began to question the valve core and/or leaks from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By gkamieneski

Yes. I always use Continental Gatorskin Sprinter...

Yes. I always use Continental Gatorskin Sprinter sewups with the replaceable valve stem. I store with the valve stems at 12 o'clock and I replace the valve cores when warranted.

What has me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By gkamieneski

Anything new as to sealant recommendations for...

Anything new as to sealant recommendations for butyl tubed sewup tires. I've been using Caffelatex in the quantity recommended by their app with my Continental Sprinter Gatorskins. Does anyone have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By gkamieneski

Plus 1 on the blue rotation disk disintegrating.

Plus 1 on the blue rotation disk disintegrating.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By gkamieneski

I think you may have hit it on the head....

I think you may have hit it on the head. Logically, the original 5700 version would be the shortest pulley center to pulley center and then to handle larger cogs the pulleys had to be widened as well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 510
Posted By gkamieneski

Need Outer Cage Plate for Shimano RD-5701s

I am in need of replacing the outer cage plate on my Shimano RD-5701s and the Shimano doc says part number

Y5XV98040. The outer cages I see available are part number Y5XH98040 and listed to fit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By gkamieneski

Pretty sure those are Ofmega. Bianchi frequently...

Pretty sure those are Ofmega. Bianchi frequently used their components.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By gkamieneski

This is how I always end up doing it, except that...

This is how I always end up doing it, except that I use a JBend spoke to catch the cable. What makes it difficult is that the exit port under the bottom bracket is very narrow. I was hoping to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By gkamieneski

Bianchi Internal Cable Routing

Carbon Bianchi Intenso. I bought some tubing to help in threading the gear cable though the downtube and out the orifice below the bottom bracket however the plastic cable stop in the upper downtube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 23,996
Posted By gkamieneski

Twice got hit with counterfeit KMC X10 chains and...

Twice got hit with counterfeit KMC X10 chains and Amazon provided a refund. As I recall you could tell by the fonts on the packaging and the special grooves on the outer plates. I believe there is an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,600
Posted By gkamieneski

I’m guessing those sticking (no pun ending) with...

I’m guessing those sticking (no pun ending) with electrical tape have yet to try the silicone self fusing tape. Best to secure the wrap with one turn of any type of tape then use the silicone tape as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-20-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,440
Posted By gkamieneski

Niterider sells a seat stay mount.

Niterider sells a seat stay mount.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-08-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,410
Posted By gkamieneski

Although only 850 lumens, I run my Niterider...

Although only 850 lumens, I run my Niterider underneath and they make a quick release mount that helps with charging. I’m sure the same could be accomplished with their brighter headlights.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By gkamieneski

Once you install the 8sp chain I believe you’ll...

Once you install the 8sp chain I believe you’ll like the transmission even more. KMC X8 chain has worked very well for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By gkamieneski

Looks to be a great find. Congrats! Love the...

Looks to be a great find. Congrats!

Love the 8 speed Chorus Ergo. Shifts are always precise and FD pretty much has variable trim. I have it on my Pinarello Gavia TSX and love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,288
Posted By gkamieneski

Make certain that BB is not BSC. Many of them...

Make certain that BB is not BSC. Many of them that mad their way to the US were British thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,204
Posted By gkamieneski

Maybe a contrarian viewpoint. Having snapped...

Maybe a contrarian viewpoint.

Having snapped a chainstay as well as a dropout just like your crack while racing, my advice would be to have a frame builder plug in and braze a new dropout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3,410
Views: 484,697
Posted By gkamieneski

Totally disagree with some of the negatives I...

Totally disagree with some of the negatives I read here for Continental glue (can only speak for their aluminum rim version). I used Vittoria's mastic for many years when using Vittoria sewups and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-06-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By gkamieneski

Nope. No fitting 9 cogs on an 8speed Campy free...

Nope. No fitting 9 cogs on an 8speed Campy free hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By gkamieneski

As I think more about this, I would agree. If the...

As I think more about this, I would agree. If the entry ports are also cable stops (most likely) there will not be a means of cable liner extending out of the ports.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By gkamieneski

If this works so well, why not leave the liner in...

If this works so well, why not leave the liner in place for the "next" time?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By gkamieneski

Seems Jagwire offers the black liner in 30m but...

Seems Jagwire offers the black liner in 30m but also offers a "Slick Lube" version in white, smaller quantities for Nokon or Elite Link systems. Do I need the better liner? Either way, I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By gkamieneski

Internal Cable Replacment

I usually find myself fishing for my cables when I replace internal brake and shifter cables and it usually involves a lot of drama.

I know it's recommended to use cable liner tubing instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,850
Posted By gkamieneski

Looking through my catalogs from '89 to '91, I...

Looking through my catalogs from '89 to '91, I see the threaded holes in all Mondial, Superleggera and Giro frames. I also think I see them with the Campione D'Italia models. I had one from this era...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,850
Posted By gkamieneski

Looks like a Gippieme dropout Bianchi would use,...

Looks like a Gippieme dropout Bianchi would use, and would be for attaching a rear rack.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,622
Posted By gkamieneski

Is it just me, or does anyone else miss the days...

Is it just me, or does anyone else miss the days when that bicycle was nearly the best money could buy? Many of us raced on models just like it.

Oh, and yes, lower that stem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,952
Posted By gkamieneski

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