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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

I love it for cruising. It's more challenging on...

I love it for cruising. It's more challenging on hills compared to my scandium bike. When I was riding more regularly, I was averaging 18mph on my scandium but only 16mph on the Olmo which was great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Nice build. Yes, only the crank...

Nice build. Yes, only the crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

I had a bottechia giro d' italia i think it's...

I had a bottechia giro d' italia i think it's from the 60's it came with 600c size wheels which I converted to 700c. That frame is smooth but heavy much heavier than the Olmo Genius. The bott is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Great bike for flats. Not great for steep hills....

Great bike for flats. Not great for steep hills. A lot probably has more to do with the group set than the frame as this steel bike is only a few lbs heavier than my other bike but the other bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,528
Posted By etane

I agree with just about everything written here...

I agree with just about everything written here thus far. One thing I don't see mentioned is swinging left and right weight shift aka rocking.

When going up a very steep slope, I tend to rock the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-12, 10:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,617
Posted By etane

Help: Garmin Edge 800 to use in Europe

Hello:

Will be in Europe next week. I planned my walking and riding routes and uploaded onto my Garmin Edge 800.

A year ago, I ordered North American map on SD/microSD and it works like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-11, 02:34 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,055
Posted By etane

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq301/etane1/DS...

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq301/etane1/DSCF4038.jpg
Olmo Superlight Columbus Genius
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-11, 05:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Thanks for the comment and participation in this...

Thanks for the comment and participation in this thread. I also don't think the Reynolds stickers are that slick looking. However, I don't want the wheels to be all black. I like some contrast on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/Vintage-B...

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/Vintage-Bikes/Olmo%20Super%20Light/13.jpg

It's Done!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,920
Posted By etane

If you have nothing better to do with your money,...

If you have nothing better to do with your money, might as well splurge and support the local economy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Got some light wheels sans the photoshop... ...

Got some light wheels sans the photoshop...

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=64580

Just wanted to take a pic of it before the cassette goes on there...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,737
Posted By etane

I wear bib knickers (goes down to just below my...

I wear bib knickers (goes down to just below my knees) and sunsleeves on my arms. It's just to prevent my skin from getting burned as I don't like using sunblock. The material is very light. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Just learned from Reynolds that the R2, though...

Just learned from Reynolds that the R2, though not readily Campagnolo compatible, can be made Campy compatible with a freehub swap. So, the dealer is receiving new shipment, do the conversion, then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,996
Posted By etane

I recently changed wheels from 27" to 700c on my...

I recently changed wheels from 27" to 700c on my vintage bike. First, make sure you have long reach caliper brakes. Second, after changing, my ride is more sporty but not as smooth. I am using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

16.9 lbs is very light to me especially with a...

16.9 lbs is very light to me especially with a steel frame. Not sure why that is anything to turn your nose up at and not sure why you'd care what the weight weenies think. If you do, then you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-11, 09:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

2010 Reynolds attack for $900. Leaning that way....

2010 Reynolds attack for $900. Leaning that way. Can someone confirm the differences between 2010 Attack and 2011 Attack and R2? As far as I know, 2010 Attack is same as 2011 Attack except it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

So you're not asking me to build a heavy bike but...

So you're not asking me to build a heavy bike but just asking me to photoshop one.. ic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Well, Zipp 101 is not available for the interim. ...

Well, Zipp 101 is not available for the interim. Reynolds R2 is not available in Campy compatible freehub. This is disheartening.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

This.

This.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Feel free to photoshop some tires on there for me.

Feel free to photoshop some tires on there for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

How it look wid this rim? ...

How it look wid this rim?

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m561/Vintage-Bikes/Zipp2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,633
Posted By etane

The warranty manager first explained that he...

The warranty manager first explained that he wouldn't recommend using tubeless tires on the said wheels because the beads on tubeless tires exert more pressure on the rim than tradition tire beads...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,633
Posted By etane

Got a response from Reynolds this morning....

Got a response from Reynolds this morning. Basically, my warranty would be void if I use tubeless tires on their carbon rims.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,633
Posted By etane

Just perused the Notubes forum. There are a few...

Just perused the Notubes forum. There are a few posters with Reyonds carbon clinchers they converted to tubeless there. I didn't read about any complaints other than valve stem being too short...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,633
Posted By etane

Atoms are supposed to be the least durable of the...

Atoms are supposed to be the least durable of the bunch. But, they are holding up just fine after about 800 miles on them since June. Barely any wear on them at all. I do live in an area where...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,633
Posted By etane

Thanks for both your feedbacks. I will give...

Thanks for both your feedbacks. I will give Reynolds a call on Monday and see what they have to say about it. And, that DT Swiss 1450 looks very nice. Function wise, it certainly fits the bill. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,633
Posted By etane

Converting Carbon Rim Clincher Wheel to Tubeless - Safe?

I've been riding on a set of Shimano Ultegra 6700 wheels for about 6 months. For the first two months, I was using Continental Ultrasport clincher tires. Then, I switched to Hutchinson Atom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

I think I am pretty sure I will end up with a...

I think I am pretty sure I will end up with a Chorus group set. Just not sure whether I will end up with a new 2011 11 speed or an older 10 speed yet.

Either way, I will need a new Campagnolo...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Starting to swing towards Campy Chorus 10s group...

Starting to swing towards Campy Chorus 10s group in lieu of Shimano now... Main reason for wanting to keep with Shimano is so I can use my spare Shimano wheelset... but Campy will look much better on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Hey, I found the Sugino available on Soma's site:...

Hey, I found the Sugino available on Soma's site: http://store.somafab.com/suoxcoplrocr.html

(http://store.somafab.com/suoxcoplrocr.html)Thankfully, the crank doesn't look as good in the SOMA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Good suggestions. I parked my bike at work...

Good suggestions.

I parked my bike at work this morning and noticed the bike next to mine has 5700 series RD, FD, shifters and a Stronglight crank on his Cannondale. I never heard of Stronglight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

I think competitve cyclist does the same.

I think competitve cyclist does the same.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

I agree with you regarding the silver and...

I agree with you regarding the silver and Shimano's overall space age shape. Not famiiliar with Stronglight or TA. Going to check it out. Not sure about component mismatch though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Oh 31.5" would be my pants inseam not my bike...

Oh 31.5" would be my pants inseam not my bike inseam. I didn't know there's such a thing as bike inseam. I googled and found bike inseam includes the height of your feet but while legs are spread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 10:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

The 5700 series just dropped into my radar...

The 5700 series just dropped into my radar screen. I am leaning towards the new 5700 series for the RD, FD and crank. The price is much easier to absorb and get closer to my budget. Performance wise,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,065
Posted By etane

Yes, the native Taiwanese have their own...

Yes, the native Taiwanese have their own nationalist issues to deal with. Taiwan isn't part of China but native Taiwanese doesn't have much say in the matter historically and probably won't have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

If Italian frames have similar fit the same as...

If Italian frames have similar fit the same as Italian cars and Italian pants do, then I am in trouble.

All my previous bikes including the Bottecchia you've seen in my other bike build thread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

You are right it is a Campy logo. Well, the...

You are right it is a Campy logo. Well, the headset is a Campy Chorus if that makes any difference. It does make me feel better.

Organ rejection is possible. The bike might reject the rider....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Hi Joe: I think only the 7900 FD is...

Hi Joe:

I think only the 7900 FD is specific to the 7900 shifter while 7900 RD isn't. At least, that's what I found from internet research while planning out my bike build. And, that's why I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,747
Posted By etane

Olmo Superlight - Bike Build - Seeking Suggestions/Support

Hello:

Just acquired a frame from ebay and getting set to build it up. The frame is a repainted Olmo Superlight with Columbus Genius frame - 57cm seat tube and 56 cm top tube. I am 6ft with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,486
Posted By etane

Bike's done. Again, thanks to everyone for your...

Bike's done. Again, thanks to everyone for your help in figuring out what to do with this bike. I fortunately am able to find employment really close to where I live. So, this bike will be used as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By etane

I haven't gotten to that point yet. Will hook up...

I haven't gotten to that point yet. Will hook up the brakes tomorrow. But, c'mon, spill the secret sauce!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By etane

OK I got it. Inserted the allen wrench through...

OK I got it. Inserted the allen wrench through the whole where the straddle cable goes and applied some leverage to force the guide wheel out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By etane

Yup unscrewed the allen bolt. The guide wheel...

Yup unscrewed the allen bolt. The guide wheel seem to be connected to the roller hanger. I can't separate the two.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By etane

Yup I did. No luck so far.

Yup I did. No luck so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By etane

Help with Grand Cru Roller Hanger Install

Just received Grand Cru roller hanger and Dia Compe straddle cable. I can't get the straddle cable thru the pulley portion of the roller hanger. It doesn't look like it's physically possible. What...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By etane

This reminds me of Shaolin monks' water bucket...

This reminds me of Shaolin monks' water bucket training.

Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEyhFptxQdw)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-11, 11:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By etane

Not sure if you're playing with me or not as...

Not sure if you're playing with me or not as you're taking bits and pieces of my previous posts and mashing them up together. But, CamelBak is a brand that makes hydration products such as water...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By etane

Sorry I meant ounces. Obviously, my head still...

Sorry I meant ounces. Obviously, my head still isn't where it should be at. I have two 21 ounce and one 25 ounce Camelbak Podiums Chill and Big Chill. So, that adds up to 67 ounces.

And,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By etane

Yup you understood it correctly as long as we're...

Yup you understood it correctly as long as we're pertaining to only gears. I did previously ride 30 miles TWICE! with the brakes rubbing the wheel. Turns out the recessed bolt was a bit loose. I...
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