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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-19, 04:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By co_rouleur

Learn how to build a bicycle wheel

Hi,


I just finished writing an article on my blog about learning how to build or true a bicycle wheel.

This article is not a step by step guide of how to build or true a wheel. There's plenty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 03:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

I can see with the 2005 Masi Gran Criterium S...

I can see with the 2005 Masi Gran Criterium S they were really experimenting with the tube shapes. Are they some kind of vibration dampeners in the seat stays and chain stays? Also interesting how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 03:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your post. Great to learn new things....

Thanks for your post. Great to learn new things. The Conti GP4000sii were definitely stiffer than the Veloflex Master out of the box. The Veloflex tyres felt paper thin. When I first felt the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 03:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your comments. It's always interesting...

Thanks for your comments. It's always interesting to hear what everything thinks about the appearance of various bikes. I've had a fondness for Cervelo since they joined the pro ranks as Cervelo Test...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-19, 02:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Hi Guys, I have just added another section to...

Hi Guys, I have just added another section to this article as I hadn't included my opinions of modern Press Fit vs Threaded Bottom Brackets. That should spice things up a bit more. Cheers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-19, 04:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your comments. It is funny how some...

Thanks for your comments. It is funny how some bikes just grab people's attention and others just fly under the radar unnoticed. I've owned the Cervelo for 5 years and the only people that comment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-19, 03:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your comments. At 73 it is great to...

Thanks for your comments. At 73 it is great to hear you are out and active. Mind you 36x25 used to be 39x23 a few years ago and probably 36x28 with the next bike. Is gravity changing with global...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-19, 03:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

I understand where you are coming from and yes,...

I understand where you are coming from and yes, if you adjust the stem of a modern bike, the headset becomes loose, but it is so quick and easy to re-tension. One little bolt, just tighten it until...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-19, 03:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Hi, thanks for all your comments. 1. I...

Hi, thanks for all your comments.
1. I suspected that frame alignment may have been part of the reason for the adjustability in the rear drop-outs.
2. Certainly didnt know the Conti tyres 3 layers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-19, 03:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your further explanation and image....

Thanks for your further explanation and image. This is the process I use to remove the stem (only had to do it once so far).
I guess the whole discussion changed to the stem because I said in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-19, 03:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your reply. I'm happy whichever you...

Thanks for your reply.
I'm happy whichever you like best as they are both mine..haha..nice that you like at least one of them..
Having said that I didn't really buy the Cervelo for it's appearance....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-19, 05:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x1256/screenshot_707__89cfec6aa7f54bf9df926d9c501a683404ab2e8e.png

Not a great photo, but this is the design of the stem. The wedge nut is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-19, 05:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your replies. Makes perfect...

Thanks for your replies.

Makes perfect sense. I've never owned a fixed gear or single speed bike, hence my knowledge is lacking in that area. So much to learn :foo:

Yeah my rear derailleur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-19, 05:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Hi, thanks for your considered reply and...

Hi, thanks for your considered reply and interesting perspective. I'm hoping you can help with some of my questions below also. My thoughts as to your points;

1. Yes I only experienced horizontal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-19, 04:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for your note, I have changed the spelling...

Thanks for your note, I have changed the spelling to calipers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Yeah, you spend hours preparing photos and typing...

Yeah, you spend hours preparing photos and typing up the content for a few curious readers. It's definitely a labour of love. However, reading that some people have enjoyed the article makes it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-19, 04:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks to everyone who pointed out that...

Thanks to everyone who pointed out that chronological error in the article regarding the production date of the Cervelo. I have since fixed it to show the correct date of 2014. Also thanks to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-19, 05:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Tim, that is a very interesting observation...

Tim, that is a very interesting observation regarding the nomenclature I used to describe my article (ie. 'a review') and how this word means different things to different people. Essentially I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

:bike2: Ouch! I think posting an...

:bike2:


Ouch!

I think posting an article of that length, most people would have lost interest before getting to the juicy comments section below..
Luckily as a regular reader of this forum,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Thanks for taking the time to read my post, but...

Thanks for taking the time to read my post, but I'm not sure which word is misspelt in the photos?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 12:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,247
Posted By co_rouleur

Modern vs Retro detailed review

Hi Guys,

I have just written up a big article discussing the differences between riding a 21st century modern road bike and riding a retro (1980s) road bike. I've tried to cover as many points as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,363
Posted By co_rouleur

I think anyone that sits down to create a guide...

I think anyone that sits down to create a guide like that fits into the COLANGO ENTHUSIAST category..haha:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,363
Posted By co_rouleur

I was finding it pretty tiring to create a...

I was finding it pretty tiring to create a Colnago guide up to end of the 1980's. Maybe in my retirement I can continue adding all the extra models beyond that time frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,363
Posted By co_rouleur

From what I can ascertain, the rear dropouts on...

From what I can ascertain, the rear dropouts on all these old models have a serial number, but possibly excluding some export models, the number wasn't really recorded anywhere, so I don't think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,363
Posted By co_rouleur

That would have saved me a lot of time. They...

That would have saved me a lot of time. They released a LOT of new bikes from 1983 on..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-19, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,363
Posted By co_rouleur

Colnago Steel Bike Identification Guide

Hi everyone,

Whilst I was researching to buy a vintage Colnago frame last year, I discovered there was a heap of different models but I couldn't find a lot of information on the internet to help...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-05-19, 05:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,519
Posted By co_rouleur

Probably not really helpful, but I've tried lots...

Probably not really helpful, but I've tried lots of saddles and found that I don't really find any of them comfortable, so I solved the problem by just standing and pedalling... haha :backpedal:
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-05-19, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,845
Posted By co_rouleur

I went to France last year during Le Tour. Had a...

I went to France last year during Le Tour. Had a few weeks before the race began so I hired a bike and a car and went to ride some of the famous climbs in the Alpes on my own. It's fantastic getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 04:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,310
Posted By co_rouleur

I went one step further and got an instructional...

I went one step further and got an instructional DVD that takes you step by step through the entire process of building a 3 cross rear wheel for a road bike from scratch. It also has information for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 04:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By co_rouleur

I cant post a link yet, but I built my most...

I cant post a link yet, but I built my most recent set of wheels using the 'prowheelbuilder' spoke calculator. Just Google prowheelbuilder to get their website. I liked it mainly because it has some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 04:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,932
Posted By co_rouleur

Not sure about the original formula, but I have...

Not sure about the original formula, but I have been using the modern version for 10-15 years now on my road bike. I think it is awesome. Super light consistency and accurate tube dispenser makes it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 04:16 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 26,941
Posted By co_rouleur

Nominate the most beautiful vintage groupset

Just throwing it out there, my favourite is 1980s Campagnolo Super Record.
Of course some will categorise this as Classic rather than Vintage, but regardless it still commands a hefty price for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-19, 04:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,328
Posted By co_rouleur

Looks to be in fantastic condition.

Looks to be in fantastic condition.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-19, 04:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,900
Posted By co_rouleur

Head tube badge is certainly eye catching.

Head tube badge is certainly eye catching.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-19, 04:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,551
Posted By co_rouleur

Certainly looks very original. Trek have...

Certainly looks very original. Trek have definitely changed the logo font over the years!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-19, 04:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By co_rouleur

Beautiful freewheel. Perfect for a show bike.

Beautiful freewheel. Perfect for a show bike.
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