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11-26-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,398
Posted By skillasw

Actually that is what I meant to say 'feels'...

Actually that is what I meant to say 'feels' faster, I am aware this they are not necessarily faster, especially over distance and differing road surfaces. Downhill on smooth pavement thought that...
11-26-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,398
Posted By skillasw

Yes, this is part of it. The old Vento rims are...

Yes, this is part of it. The old Vento rims are pretty narrow, so they bulge up tires. Ive ran 23s on this bike with other rims, but that was the absolute limit.
11-26-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,398
Posted By skillasw

Who still makes sub 23c clincher tires?

My Bianchi TSX with Campy Vento rims will only tolerate sub 23c tires. Do any manufactures still makes tires in the 18c-22c range? Ebay has been a good resource for NOS, but is now getting scarce and...
12-28-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 37,770
Posted By skillasw

Hello, just another update to keep the list...

Hello, just another update to keep the list accurate, I am now the owner of F041 (skillasw) which I purchased from c c rider. Pics of the bike a few posts back...

cheers!
Forum: Commuting
01-26-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 340,708
Posted By skillasw

A few days ago I found a set of decent wireless...

A few days ago I found a set of decent wireless headphones, JBL Everest 310ga. They were a little wet, but took them home and dried them out.
When they were dry I turned them on, still had power,...
12-03-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 37,770
Posted By skillasw

Just a quick correction…I am the current owner of...

Just a quick correction…I am the current owner of F041…for a couple of years now styggno1 ...
06-29-21, 07:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,647
Posted By skillasw

I love chacos but sandals and toe clips, well...

I love chacos but sandals and toe clips, well don't really mix. But then I found the pedshed which is perfect......
05-26-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 83,071
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By skillasw

Got to love that neon! ...

Got to love that neon!

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05-11-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 490,779
Posted By skillasw

94 Genius Record

Just did a complete over haul of the Genius....new bar tape and NOS Vittoria 'il guerriero' tires! These might be the fastest tires ever ...,,crazy fast! The tires I had on previously were non other...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-21, 03:28 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 24,364
Posted By skillasw

And two nice reflectors pull out from under the...

And two nice reflectors pull out from under the back pockets. They also have a decently water repellent, although not for a downpour. They are stretchy and super breathable the only pants I can...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 340,708
Posted By skillasw

It obviously was locked, but recent messages...

It obviously was locked, but recent messages would pop up on the screen briefly. There were a lot of messages from the same last name, and tracked down what was the women who lost it son on facebook.
04-13-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 490,779
Posted By skillasw

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

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Spring refresh! NOS tires - Vittoria Action HSD...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 340,708
Posted By skillasw

M6 wrench, sledge hammer, flashing rear bike...

M6 wrench, sledge hammer, flashing rear bike light, flat screen tv, toaster oven, iphone se (returned to owner), samsung phone and wallet (returned to owner), bike wheels, whole bike with no wheels,...
07-07-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 37,770
Posted By skillasw

*Note* I am the current owner of F041 , purchased...

*Note* I am the current owner of F041 , purchased from ‘c c rider’.....

...
10-20-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 83,071
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By skillasw

mmmm, interesting....this is way more appealing....

mmmm, interesting....this is way more appealing. Love a good project...thanks
10-19-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 83,071
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By skillasw

Meanwille in Victoria BC... ...

Meanwille in Victoria BC...

......https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1981-Colnago-51-cm-black-1983-Colnago-56-cm-blue_33635552
...
09-10-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 37,770
Posted By skillasw

I've been meaning to post this for a while, but I...

I've been meaning to post this for a while, but I am now the owner of the Bianchi Proto aforementioned in this thread serial 0041 (previously owned by c. c. rider). It has mid 90's decals, was...
08-07-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,537
Posted By skillasw

I think it was 95 the tsx came with the zondas,...

I think it was 95 the tsx came with the zondas, and chorus group set. Post the serial number in the Bianchi serial number thread to know for sure
. Nice looking bike, mine is almost the same, pretty...
07-15-19, 02:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,808
Posted By skillasw

I second on both those wheel sets, if fact i've...

I second on both those wheel sets, if fact i've used both on a Bianchi TSX, both TSXes. I have the Ventos running full time on red TSX, great wheels, super stiff, look amazing. I think the stock...
04-14-19, 02:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,212
Posted By skillasw

I would say early to mid 90's, they usually say...

I would say early to mid 90's, they usually say the model name, but i think in the earlier 90's they didn't. It's definitely record or chorus (probably record), the lower models used pieces made of...
01-27-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,914
Posted By skillasw

The 1987 Limited remains one of my favorite...

The 1987 Limited remains one of my favorite bikes, and it definitely the most fun to ride. I would buy this bike for 2oo even if i was broke (which i am)....I have always wanted one in metallic...
12-05-18, 03:05 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,093
Posted By skillasw

I guess I have another black bike....Eddy Merckx...

I guess I have another black bike....Eddy Merckx 2000 Strada OS 20th Anniversary Edition - Campy 8 speed mixed. Just for information I threw 8 speed exa-drive cogs on to the 9-10 speed Mavic/Campy ...
12-04-18, 03:46 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,093
Posted By skillasw

!987 Bianchi Limited 100% Shimano 600 -Cinelli...

!987 Bianchi Limited 100% Shimano 600 -Cinelli bars - Araya hard anodized rims - Vittoria Rubino Speed 25mm tires - Reissue Turbo saddle...
09-24-18, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By skillasw

I just overhauled one of these for the first...

I just overhauled one of these for the first time, before starting it sounded like a cement mixer. It was missing a pawl spring, I replaced it it using a spring from push button ball point pen, it...
09-13-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,337
Posted By skillasw

That would be crazy! I did do a whole summer...

That would be crazy! I did do a whole summer going up the hills with a 39-21, and built some serious thigh muscles. Of course not the best for the bike or me 39-26 is the comfort rartio. But 53-12...
09-13-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,337
Posted By skillasw

I always ride as fast as i can in the hardest...

I always ride as fast as i can in the hardest gear. The goal is always cruising around inthe 53x12! What?! people think this is wrong? Do they not like going fast and getting fit? i have lots of...
08-30-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,713
Posted By skillasw

Here is a link to a PDF of the 1987 Bianchi...

Here is a link to a PDF of the 1987 Bianchi catalouge http://velobase.com/CatalogScans/1987Bianchi.pdf , give you a good reference of the mid to late 80's models, as many of tose years used very...
Forum: Touring
08-27-18, 02:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,669
Posted By skillasw

Tire size recomendation

I'm sure this topic has been discussed on here, just wanting some experienced opinions on tire sizes for touring. I would most likely carry 30lb max on rear and not sure about front weights but...
08-26-18, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By skillasw

Would you ship to Canada? On the west coast in...

Would you ship to Canada? On the west coast in Victoria. (I assume shipping cost would be higher, would cover the difference)
08-25-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,578
Posted By skillasw

Deda Elementi

I really love the Deda Elementi, firstly because it is cheap, cheap enough you can get 2 for the price of one of most other brands. Second it is really good quality, and comes in different styles,...
08-23-18, 12:57 PM
Replies: 912
Views: 307,731
Posted By skillasw

Eddy Merckx Strada OS 20th Anniversary edition

I purchased this wonderful bike here from a bike forums member, and did a total overhaul. Campagnolo 8 speed Veloce: FD, RD, Shifters, and headset. Avanti dual pivot calipers, Old Chorus crank...
08-22-18, 06:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,322
Posted By skillasw

Bianchi TSX Chorus/Athena

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07-16-18, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,714
Posted By skillasw

Cheers! The carbon was not my first choice, but...

Cheers! The carbon was not my first choice, but certainly impressed with these. It was getting very hard (an expensive) to track down OEM suspension forks with a 1 inch steerer. Then found a random...
07-16-18, 12:00 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,714
Posted By skillasw

I haven't done a ton of miles yet, but so far the...

I haven't done a ton of miles yet, but so far the combo has a surprisingly low rolling resistance and seem very fast and stable over hard pack with some loose. The rear got a bit slippy going up an...
07-14-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,714
Posted By skillasw

I just finished building this: 1994 Bianchi Super...

I just finished building this: 1994 Bianchi Super Grizzly RC. It's custom but within the realms of OEM, though not being a huge fan of front suspension especially 24year old suspension I decided to...
06-29-18, 04:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,745
Posted By skillasw

I almost hit a bear riding riding to work one...

I almost hit a bear riding riding to work one morning, well, not really but it was very close. I came around a corner, looked to my right, and casually thought 'oh a bear', then duble take wait a...
06-29-18, 04:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,237
Posted By skillasw

Not sure what model, late 90's i would say. It...

Not sure what model, late 90's i would say. It looks like Deccadi tubing, judging by the forks, how the seat stays connect to the seattube, the dropouts, and the seatpost clamp. (not sure but have a...
06-13-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,318
Posted By skillasw

For the same reasons is why I stick 8 speed, the...

For the same reasons is why I stick 8 speed, the single cogs and custumability. Especial with the original 8 speed "letter' cogs, just like uniglide are super durable, and highly custumizable, you...
06-08-18, 03:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,318
Posted By skillasw

I'm also a fan of the 8 speed, although Campy 8...

I'm also a fan of the 8 speed, although Campy 8 speed. Which are getting hard to find! I'm running 3 classic Bianchis from the 90's with 8 speed and frankly it more than enough gears I really don't...
05-25-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,077
Posted By skillasw

Thanks! It does look a little wider at the base...

Thanks! It does look a little wider at the base of the steerer pictured, if not a shim should be pretty straight forward.
05-24-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,077
Posted By skillasw

1994 Marzocchi xc 500 -Steerer tube

Hi

I am wondering, in regards to the 1994 Marzocchi xc 500, and steerer tube compatibility. I want to buy these vintage shocks for a specific build which requires a 1 inch steerer tube. So I found...
05-21-18, 06:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,337
Posted By skillasw

PM sent!

PM sent!
05-20-18, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,337
Posted By skillasw

I think it's not the much different than shipping...

I think it's not the much different than shipping within the US, there might be a customs form, It shouldn't be much different in cost from Alaska. it would pass over BC anyway. I could actually have...
05-18-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,337
Posted By skillasw

Would you ship to British Columbia?

Would you ship to British Columbia?
05-04-18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 33,470
Posted By skillasw

I second that, best tires I've used. For that...

I second that, best tires I've used. For that price $160 you could almost buy 2 pairs, and they have the classic gumwall. Not mention superior performance.
05-04-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,374
Posted By skillasw

Found this awhile ago from a Suntour technical...

Found this awhile ago from a Suntour technical bulletin, solid info on freewheels right from the...
05-03-18, 03:18 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 490,779
Posted By skillasw

My Latest Build

Just put together a few weeks ago - Mid 90's Bianchi TSX w/ Record Headset, Athena shifters, Chorus Crankset, RD, and seatpost, Centaur BB, 8 speed 'letter' cassette (something really satisfying...
05-01-18, 03:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,627
Posted By skillasw

Would you ship to Canada?

Would you ship to Canada?
Forum: Commuting
04-25-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,153
Posted By skillasw

Just stopped working this job, but my commute for...

Just stopped working this job, but my commute for 2 years was 18miles round trip loosing then gaining 400ft. Now that I'm off for a bit I try to do at least 10miles a day. I don't have car and the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-25-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,582
Posted By skillasw

The Bianchi TSX is a far cry from the lowest of...

The Bianchi TSX is a far cry from the lowest of the low end Bianchi frames!

Anyways like I said, just fishing for information....so info on how difficult it may be is appreciated all the same,...
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