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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lonesome rider

Saddle arrived. Shop mistakingly sent me cheaper...

Saddle arrived. Shop mistakingly sent me cheaper vegan "microfeel" version. I paid for leather one. The saddle will go back to shop.

Well, this "microfeel" synthetic cover has kinda unpleasant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-16, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lonesome rider

Spot-on on vegan target group. Also, synthetic...

Spot-on on vegan target group. Also, synthetic materials have another plus side: they demand no care unlike leather. I've ordered leather non-perforated one, given that my old Avocet Racing II was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-16, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lonesome rider

No answers?

No answers?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-16, 01:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,508
Posted By Lonesome rider

Maxxis Re-Fuse any day. I've attempted 80 km/h...

Maxxis Re-Fuse any day. I've attempted 80 km/h descents in the pouring rain with no fear to die.

OTOH, Continentals Sport and Race lose grip when it just looks like it's gonna rain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-16, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lonesome rider

Concor Supercorsa finish

Looking for new Concor Supercorsa saddle. Gonna pick up one at LBS, however they stock only white ones (bummer).

What is the difference between regular and perforated Concor? Any practical benefit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,394
Posted By Lonesome rider

http://i.piccy.info/i9/940a293f5b445aa1aa06c29c7ec...

http://i.piccy.info/i9/940a293f5b445aa1aa06c29c7ec7ad51/1460569388/191361/1018099/DSCN1894.jpg

Car-doored. No injury, but the wheel was pure toast. I saved the rim from such condition and rode...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-16, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,624
Posted By Lonesome rider

No. I thought with some modification (I'm ready...

No. I thought with some modification (I'm ready for that) it is possible to install conventional Shimano freehub, but not in this case. Bummer. Sorry for repeating what was said previously: this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,624
Posted By Lonesome rider

HillRider...

HillRider (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/hillrider-38165.html), thanks for detailed response! I'll look for another wheelset then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-16, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,624
Posted By Lonesome rider

May you tell me, please, what's inside the hub? I...

May you tell me, please, what's inside the hub? I guess, the body flange is bigger in diameter than the seat cluster in the hub, right? Is it an option to dremel off some millimeters from the hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-16, 12:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,624
Posted By Lonesome rider

It's a pity, because the hub itself looks...

It's a pity, because the hub itself looks amazing. Thanks for responses!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,624
Posted By Lonesome rider

Dura Ace 7800 freehub body swap

There's like new Dura Ace 7800 wheelset on my local CL for very tempting price. It comes without cassete. I'm contemplating buying it, however incompatibility issue comes in...

The question is: is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By Lonesome rider

For the first time, yes, some spokes were poking...

For the first time, yes, some spokes were poking through the holes too far. I've noticed the mistake (started with wrong spoke), for the second time, those spokes were sitting just okay. 9 last were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-15, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By Lonesome rider

cny-bikeman...

cny-bikeman (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/cny-bikeman-84476.html), yeah, my bad, mistyped. Should be 9. I've corrected starting post.

I didn't replace spokes, by the way, they were sticking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By Lonesome rider

Building the wheel for the first time

I have spare Shimano Exage HB RM-50 36h hubset and very low-profile 700c noname tubular rims that I've rescued from the thrash bin accidentaly some time ago. The profile of the rim is 11 mm. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 616
Posted By Lonesome rider

Delta/criterium handlebars for modern bike

Subject: Italmanubri mod. Europa 25.4/26 mm. Very comfy handlebar which provide enough space for hands not to interfere with tops when you do sprints in standing position. Look at the photo below and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Lonesome rider

Looks like Gentleman based on Columbus Aelle...

Looks like Gentleman based on Columbus Aelle tubes. Nothing wrong with these low-grade tubes in Columbus hierarchy. I'd not sell it, rather ride it like nobody's business. Olmos are famous for ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,417
Posted By Lonesome rider

Greipel, Cavendish.

Greipel, Cavendish.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,884
Posted By Lonesome rider

I attest to OP's woes. I've gone over handlebars...

I attest to OP's woes. I've gone over handlebars on flat surface when kick of incredible power struck the fork. I went through numerous pothole hits while descending at >50 km/h in the past but no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By Lonesome rider

To the favorites! NOW!

To the favorites! NOW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,151
Posted By Lonesome rider

Aluminum vs steel? The choice could never been so...

Aluminum vs steel? The choice could never been so obvious.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 02:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,262
Posted By Lonesome rider

I've used BBB raceribbon carbon...

I've used BBB raceribbon carbon (http://bbbcycling.com/bike-parts/handlebar-tapes/BHT-04) (polyurethane) in white and BBB raceribbon (http://bbbcycling.com/bike-parts/handlebar-tapes/BHT-01)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-15, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

Thanks! I detached by 1 ball from either side...

Thanks! I detached by 1 ball from either side already today.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-15, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

Fair enough, but still it's unclear why the space...

Fair enough, but still it's unclear why the space is so wide that it is possible to put another ball. In old USSR-made bikes hubs were also made with some spaces left to allow balls move freely back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-15, 03:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

HillRider...

HillRider (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/hillrider-38165.html), thanks, given what Velobase datasheet says...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

Thanks for clarification, Andrew R Stewart...

Thanks for clarification, Andrew R Stewart (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/andrew-r-stewart-291007.html)!

ThermionicScott (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/thermionicscott-251447.html), thanks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

That's interesting. Care to elaborate?

That's interesting. Care to elaborate?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

Litol 24. It's pretty viscious. With these hubs...

Litol 24. It's pretty viscious. With these hubs there's nothing that can be damaged or assembled incorrectly, in my opinion. They're simple.



Yes, I do ride in the rain alot, however the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,325
Posted By Lonesome rider

Shimano 600 HB 6400 front hub issue (dead cone?)

I've bought second-hand wheelset based on Shimano 600 HB 6400 hubs. Upon arrival I didn't check if hubs were greased or not (my mistake), hovewer there were no issues whatsoever until last Saturday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,274
Posted By Lonesome rider

Very plausible.

Very plausible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-15, 12:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,805
Posted By Lonesome rider

Yes, late 80's Olmos had just the size of the...

Yes, late 80's Olmos had just the size of the seat tube stamped on the BB shell alongside with "Olmo S.P.A. Made in Italy" haut-relief. That's pretty neat bike, enjoy your miles!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-15, 12:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,214
Posted By Lonesome rider

Depends on what will be the stem length and what...

Depends on what will be the stem length and what is the BB drop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-15, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,347
Posted By Lonesome rider

Looks dangerous. Don't ride until you find...

Looks dangerous. Don't ride until you find replacement. Such crack in paint layer indicates the zone underneath it went through a huge amount of stress, the fork could have lost its integrity. You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-15, 11:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,794
Posted By Lonesome rider

Forget it. Steel holds more serious dents with no...

Forget it. Steel holds more serious dents with no problem whatsoever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,274
Posted By Lonesome rider

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-15, 10:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,834
Posted By Lonesome rider

This, actually, was the area where whole USSR...

This, actually, was the area where whole USSR system flawed in a most ridiculous way. Look, the giant country which was able to compete with USA in cosmic branch, couldn't produce decent bicycle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,834
Posted By Lonesome rider

Robbie, Czech Republic has zero connection to...

Robbie, Czech Republic has zero connection to USSR. Yes, extinct country Czechoslovakia used to be in the "Socialist Block" but it wasn't the part of USSR. DDR, Czechoslovakia and other Socialist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-15, 04:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,834
Posted By Lonesome rider

Wouldn't that be off-topic?

Wouldn't that be off-topic?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,834
Posted By Lonesome rider

There were ММВЗ (Минский...

There were ММВЗ (Минский Мотоциклетно-Велосипедный Завод...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,834
Posted By Lonesome rider

This is not cyrillic. In fact, it's someone's...

This is not cyrillic. In fact, it's someone's stupid mash-up. I know, cyrillic alphabet is my native.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-15, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By Lonesome rider

Check the rim tape, check the rim walls, check...

Check the rim tape, check the rim walls, check the tyre even more carefully, check if spoke doesn't stick. I had two punctures in two days. The culprit was the small metal needle that stuck through...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 786
Posted By Lonesome rider

I won.

I won.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 786
Posted By Lonesome rider

Italmanubri Eclypse or "do not match what doesn't match"

Italmanubri Eclypse is 25.8 mm.
Italmanubri Mod Europa Super Racing is 25.4 mm.

No matter what Sheldon Brown says on that topic (http://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-handlebars.html), these...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-08-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 651
Posted By Lonesome rider

Months of misery have passed? I found a job in...

Months of misery have passed? I found a job in the workshop, as eagerly wanted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,788
Posted By Lonesome rider

Thanks for the input, everyone!

Thanks for the input, everyone!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,472
Posted By Lonesome rider

Buy it in a heartbeat! It's a gem. If I only...

Buy it in a heartbeat! It's a gem.

If I only had money at the moment... :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,788
Posted By Lonesome rider

No. The tube deflates slowly. Possible to ride...

No. The tube deflates slowly. Possible to ride for ~5 km or so.



Yes, seems like so. Given what other gentlemen answered, it's 80% user error. Don't like the pump, though, it's hard to not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,788
Posted By Lonesome rider

Sounds plausible. Thanks! I'll try to trace how...

Sounds plausible. Thanks! I'll try to trace how exactly I push the pump head.



Mavic 4 CD.

Thumb lock will surely adress the issue, they just so easier to use than pumps with integrated head.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,867
Posted By Lonesome rider

No matter how few or how many kilometers you...

No matter how few or how many kilometers you covered, chainring bolts do loose due to stress/torque and vibration. I've had two bolts fall off. Result: bent small chainring (standing sprint). Check...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,788
Posted By Lonesome rider

Presta valves constant failures.

Everyone hates punctures, right? However, puncture is easy to fix while on the road.

Presta valves on three different inner tubes failed three times in a row. Where to spot the problem? I inflate...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-15, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,116
Posted By Lonesome rider

Yes, there's actually very good market. Thanks...

Yes, there's actually very good market. Thanks for stopping by!
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