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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-08, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,560
Posted By rodri9o

pls send me pictures of the gta

pls send me pictures of the gta
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,501
Posted By rodri9o

I like new bikes in general. I also like ZIPPS...

I like new bikes in general. I also like ZIPPS (at least the older 440 with the oil bushing hub) quite a bit, but:


I like Pinarellos but that frame does not do it for me. MHO as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,560
Posted By rodri9o

I'd like to replace both seat stays...if you...

I'd like to replace both seat stays...if you sight down them they go all over the place. The frame is aligned, and rides straight, but the stays are pretty beaten up from taking crashes. It could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,348
Posted By rodri9o

Yeah....as am I! The next step is to have the...

Yeah....as am I! The next step is to have the same thing in the front portion of the routing tube...so the interface looks the same on the entry and the exit. :)


I just posted in the Classic and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-08, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,560
Posted By rodri9o

...So the above was the first European bike I got...

...So the above was the first European bike I got back in 1995. The resurrection is almost complete...just need to tidy up a few things like cutting back the skewer axle inserts, find another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,348
Posted By rodri9o

Woohoo! I got lucky, I feel. I went to the...

Woohoo! I got lucky, I feel.
I went to the shop today (finally!!) and went through the ferrule box...found a stepdown ferrule that fits perfectly inside the top tube routing tube. I wish it were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,348
Posted By rodri9o

i will look further...but so far no ferrules fit...

i will look further...but so far no ferrules fit inside the routing tube, and all step-downs I have tried do not fit snug inside the routing tube.

I think I will follow Boss Moniker's advice: I...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-10-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,065
Posted By rodri9o

oooo..i was uaware. apologies for a useless post

oooo..i was uaware.
apologies for a useless post
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,348
Posted By rodri9o

the problem is that the rear portion of the brke...

the problem is that the rear portion of the brke housing creeps into the internal routing tube with every squeeze of the brakes and pulls the plastic coating off the housing...the wound up portion of...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-10-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,065
Posted By rodri9o

not letting me post

Hi.
I'm a realtively new member and have posted in a few areas, such as Foo in the Lounge forum. For some reason, I can't post in there anymore...it says it is not accepting new posts.
what gives?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-08, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,348
Posted By rodri9o

I figured that the little routing tube inside the...

I figured that the little routing tube inside the top tube would be all the same diameter...the brake cable housings go inside that little tube on the enter/exit areas....

But it is a good point...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By rodri9o

Is the OP sure it is a Colnago though? I read...

Is the OP sure it is a Colnago though?
I read it as him/her not knowing it was the aforementioned piece of italian two-wheeled porn brought down from the heavens by God himself and blessed by the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,348
Posted By rodri9o

top tube internal cable routing: stop worn away

I have an older MASI 'Gran Corsa'. It is a Columbus steel frame with internal top tube routing for the rear brake. The frame was bought new in '95.

I rebuilt it back up for riding and have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 543
Posted By rodri9o

pictures?

pictures?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-08, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,214
Posted By rodri9o

Hozan lockring pliers: :love:

Hozan lockring pliers:
:love:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-08, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By rodri9o

all of the G-springs are the same, just specify...

all of the G-springs are the same, just specify left or right side lever...you'll need 2 G-springs.
the other spring should be replaced as well, since you are in there and have it all apart. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 942
Posted By rodri9o

i found my Silca in 1996 in someone's curb pile...

i found my Silca in 1996 in someone's curb pile in front of their house.
installed a leather washer, plastic retainer ring and it works great....im on my second gauge, though.

I lube with olive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 10,881
Posted By rodri9o

:(:(:(:(:(:(

:(:(:(:(:(:(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-08, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

DONE! needs to be cleaned up so it will come...

DONE!
needs to be cleaned up so it will come apart again next weekend if I can get a stand at the shop for personal use, but ti is essentially all there and working.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-02-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,572
Posted By rodri9o

i like my spooky's, but am looking to get a...

i like my spooky's, but am looking to get a standard straddle cable holder.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

does espresso count?

does espresso count?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

I already have ergo's on a few bikes. :p

I already have ergo's on a few bikes. :p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

I took it apart again last night and the lever,...

I took it apart again last night and the lever, although indexing, was spinning all around...
I think the bar-end levers will look pretty cool though:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-08, 09:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

I'm going to take it apart again....

I'm going to take it apart again....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

We'll see if there is enough cable for it...I'm...

We'll see if there is enough cable for it...I'm sure I can get a longer cable at the shop if I need to. This is all getting mounted on a 53cm frame.




well...I took the indexed (right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-08, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,886
Posted By rodri9o

Bar-end shifter cabe routing and DT shifter issue

I ended up getting a set of Campagnolo 10sp bar-end shifters and they came with some long Campagnolo cables...enough to route the cables and housing under the bar tape from the bar-end shifter plug...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,057
Posted By rodri9o

the knobs on the ends are threaded to the...

the knobs on the ends are threaded to the screw...and the screw head is in the drop out. try some penetrating oil, let it soak overnight, have some one hold the knurled knob in place with a set of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-08, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
Posted By rodri9o

Although I love MAVIC componentry and really...

Although I love MAVIC componentry and really appreciate their approach to bicycle components, I am not too familiar with servicing their hubs, etc. All I've ever had the pleasure of owing was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By rodri9o

I will agree that there really is no 'right'...

I will agree that there really is no 'right' place on which side the rear and front brake is so long as they are reachable, installed properly and operable. I started cycling with the left/front and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-08, 06:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,717
Posted By rodri9o

really could use a raised lip where for the axle...

really could use a raised lip where for the axle nuts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-08, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,287
Posted By rodri9o

Right on Tim. I just finally took the right...

Right on Tim.
I just finally took the right lever apart, and sure as heck: 2 G-springs.
I will call Branford Bike tomorrow...worth a shot anyway...to see if the gears themselves are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,230
Posted By rodri9o

:eek:

:eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 15,908
Posted By rodri9o

lol...Botto you rock! :roflmao:

lol...Botto you rock!

:roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 457,560
Posted By rodri9o

The project I 'officially' started yesterday: the...

The project I 'officially' started yesterday: the resurection of my first European road bike:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w201/rodri9osilva/P1210001.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,287
Posted By rodri9o

Looking ta some close up pictured of the campag....

Looking ta some close up pictured of the campag. 10sp bar-end shifters, they look almost identical to the DT shifters except they have the rubber coating. If I remove that rubber coating, does...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,287
Posted By rodri9o

:(

:(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,287
Posted By rodri9o

Indeed I do! I have a set of 8sp DT shifters....I...

Indeed I do! I have a set of 8sp DT shifters....I got them about 6 maybe 7 years ago. They have the large round base, but no cable adjuster on the lever. I used them with a 'bell-housing'-shaped...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,287
Posted By rodri9o

10 sp Campagnolo downtube shifters

I can't find the thread to save my life....I am pretty sure that I read on here that to make the campagnolo 8 speed downtube shifters work with 10 speed, one can purchase the 10 speed indexed gear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-20-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,286
Posted By rodri9o

:p

:p
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-08, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 995
Posted By rodri9o

you could get the carbon levers only and press...

you could get the carbon levers only and press them into place replacing the aluminum tektro ones. :o
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,377
Posted By rodri9o

I don't remember what the spindle length is on...

I don't remember what the spindle length is on it, though. I got the bottom bracket used when I got the frame...9 years ago. Had I known I would have measured when I has everything apart a few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 995
Posted By rodri9o

no...not those. there were really nice D-A...

no...not those. there were really nice D-A levers that were made during the downtube shifter era. They were anthracite levers with a polished lip where the top of the lever contacted the lower part...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-08, 08:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 995
Posted By rodri9o

Cane Creek also makes a more expensive version of...

Cane Creek also makes a more expensive version of the Tektro levers.
Why not find a set of older Dura-Ace of Ultegra aero levers with white hoods...?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-08, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,377
Posted By rodri9o

Gunnar Cross-Hairs. The cranks are 172.5, even...

Gunnar Cross-Hairs.
The cranks are 172.5, even though from that angle they look to be 190's :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-19-08, 06:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,377
Posted By rodri9o

figured i'd post some pictures for visual...

figured i'd post some pictures for visual reference. chainring guard on a 42T with a third-eye chain-watcher:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w201/rodri9osilva/P1190001.jpg
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-19-08, 05:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,435
Posted By rodri9o

always good to see someone putting the life back...

always good to see someone putting the life back into a nice useable frame.
good work man...moar pics!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-18-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,959
Posted By rodri9o

the color seems to be similar enough to the frame...

the color seems to be similar enough to the frame color.
disc brakes and downtube shifters = sweet!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By rodri9o

thank you all for your replies...some great info...

thank you all for your replies...some great info on here.
my 'knob' broke from the stand falling down, unfortunately. seems the knob was the only damage. it will be re-calibrated for center though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-08, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By rodri9o

Park truing stand parts

My park TS-2 has a broken knob...its the knob that adjusts the width of the legs from side to side.
Anyone know if there are parts available for these things???

would quality have this stuff? :o
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-14-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By rodri9o

im just afraid to overtighten them. i cranked...

im just afraid to overtighten them. i cranked the hell out of the 2.5 mm (LOL) set screws against themselves..so far so good, but i think ill switch to a traditional style soon...or when I have to...
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