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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

After visiting 3 local framebuilders and being...

After visiting 3 local framebuilders and being told by each that a comprehensive fix would blow the budget before even looking at painting, a new fork, or any other components, I've decided to pass...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

I hear you on that. Might be worth a shot. Only...

I hear you on that. Might be worth a shot. Only problem is if I intend to sell it on, I would want to feel confident in the repair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

The previous owner totalled the fork in the...

The previous owner totalled the fork in the crash, so I know it was intense, but I hear you - this crack is in the middle of the tube, quite strange. Have you had any experience with a TIG weld to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 03:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

This was from a crash impact, so don't think it's...

This was from a crash impact, so don't think it's a weak area in general or anything like that. I've asked a few local framebuilders for advice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

Thank you for the information. I've managed to...

Thank you for the information. I've managed to find time to strip the frame and have some more information.

The rear hub spacing is 126mm - which to me would indicate an earlier date, around 1988...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

Interesting, sounds like it may have come at a...

Interesting, sounds like it may have come at a crossover period. The down tube appears to be perfectly round to my eye.

I'm hoping to find some replacements for the chainrings, shoudn't be hard,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,181
Posted By nicovlogg

South African Bianchi Find

Dear fellow bike slaves

I'm wondering whether anybody has some clues to slate my curiosity. I saw an ad for a battered Bianchi, claimed to be a 1994 model, for the equivalent of 28USD, and bought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 03:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,286
Posted By nicovlogg

Anecdotally: red > yellow > green > blue

Anecdotally: red > yellow > green > blue
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-20, 03:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,743
Posted By nicovlogg

I'll be the dissenting anti-science voice here....

I'll be the dissenting anti-science voice here. I've ridden a couple of nice carbon bikes, including one very nice Cannondale gravel model, and lots of aluminium bikes, and on the gravel we have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-20, 03:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,711
Posted By nicovlogg

Another vote for Gravelkings. Ride surprisingly...

Another vote for Gravelkings. Ride surprisingly nice on tar, and can handle some aggressive rocky terrain too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 02:07 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,286
Posted By nicovlogg

The main thing about a fast bike is how fast it...

The main thing about a fast bike is how fast it looks parked outside of your local coffee shop. Nobody in there is checking your speeds :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 02:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,657
Posted By nicovlogg

Use them to practice meditation?

Use them to practice meditation?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,772
Posted By nicovlogg

They seem to be designed primarily for banging...

They seem to be designed primarily for banging your kneecaps against.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,689
Posted By nicovlogg

Short answer yes but not because of anything...

Short answer yes but not because of anything related to the road, only because the more bikes, the merrier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,182
Posted By nicovlogg

Almost never, except when racing or doing intense...

Almost never, except when racing or doing intense mountain biking or longer road rides. I know it's a risk, but I prefer the feeling of being more 'connected' to the world, if that makes any sense.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By nicovlogg

Would that be to extend the life of the chain in...

Would that be to extend the life of the chain in general?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,790
Posted By nicovlogg

Out of curiousity, is or was Nickel plating ever...

Out of curiousity, is or was Nickel plating ever used as an alternative to chrome?
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