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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,362
Posted By einstruzende

Thanks for the info, but what is this "QBP" that...

Thanks for the info, but what is this "QBP" that you speak of? I would happily pay $325 for a new fork!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,362
Posted By einstruzende

Thanks for the info, lots to consider. I don't...

Thanks for the info, lots to consider. I don't mind paying for replacement, but I can't find a Colnago replacement fork. Not even on their website. So even though I'll "spend the money" there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,362
Posted By einstruzende

Mistakes have been made...steerer cut too short.

As you can see, the steerer has been cut too short on my wife's bike. I can be blamed for this. I suspect I am going to have to buy a new fork, but perhaps there is an extender that is safe to use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Posted By einstruzende

I found them online, which may not be a popular...

I found them online, which may not be a popular answer, but I live in a downtown metro area and do not have easy access to a bike shop. I sold my car a couple of weeks ago since I can work at home...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Posted By einstruzende

That's what I need, but it appears the only...

That's what I need, but it appears the only shipping option is 36 pounds to the US! I'll see if I can find "stepped ferrule" in the US.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Posted By einstruzende

Mid 90s Colnago cable routing question(s)

I'm building up a mid 1990s Colnago Superissimo frame that I've had in storage for about 15 years. I've run into two small problems.

First (and first picture), is that on the chain stay, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By einstruzende

Thanks, I ordered a set. I think 30mm might be...

Thanks, I ordered a set. I think 30mm might be enough to work on front and 20mm on rear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By einstruzende

Yes I believe you to be right on that. I bought...

Yes I believe you to be right on that. I bought this groupset new, but it only came with one size shaft length, which is really short...about 10mm.

I do happen to have an older set of Dura Ace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By einstruzende

The flange is what is too large, on both the...

The flange is what is too large, on both the front and rear. The shaft of the nut is fine. Looking at the marks, I'm suspecting that the nuts for this are very long. Maybe what I'm looking for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By einstruzende

Time Frame, Dura Ace Brakes, nut that doesn't fit...

Got a Time Zxrs frame / fork from EBAY, and a new DuraAce 9100 group set. The issue I'm having is that the flange on the nuts for the brakes are slightly too big for the holes on the frame. Near as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By einstruzende

Would that be because the black one (that came...

Would that be because the black one (that came with the 11sp hub) always required, and the silver one makes up for the difference between 10sp and 11sp?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By einstruzende

Zipp 11sp free hub, Shimano 10sp cassette...there are two spacers ...

I have a set of Zipp 808 and they came with 11 speed freehub body. I'm switching these wheels to a different bike that has DuraAce 10, and so ordered a new cassette. Here is my conundrum, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By einstruzende

Ahh, makes sense, use a 9sp chain for instance. ...

Ahh, makes sense, use a 9sp chain for instance. I totally forgot about Sheldon Brown. I bet I haven't visited his site in something like 12 or 13 years!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By einstruzende

Thanks for the info, the donor bike is an idea...

Thanks for the info, the donor bike is an idea I've had, but I'm afraid I'd be left with another frame that I felt needed to be built up :D

Nice Superissimo, basically what I"m going for, only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By einstruzende

How can I tell what drive trains would work with...

How can I tell what drive trains would work with Campy Record 10s chain rings? I guess I'm not totally opposed to something else.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By einstruzende

Thanks for the reply, the shifters and the soma...

Thanks for the reply, the shifters and the soma straight blade fork might be what I need after all. I'll do some research, but do you (or anyone else) know what the rake is on a Prescia fork? The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By einstruzende

Advice on building this Colnago frame ...

I bought this frame in 2005 on Ebay, and it has sat in storage every since. I decided I'll build it up while quarantining, however, I have some general questions about how to proceed.

First, I'll...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,369
Posted By einstruzende

Rode 4 times last week (ending today), hitting...

Rode 4 times last week (ending today), hitting the goals that I set for myself:
Aug 5 - 27.5 km
Aug 7 - 27.5 km
Aug 9 - 27.5 km
Aug 11 - 29.0 km (plus hills)
Total: 111.5 km (about 70 miles)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,711
Posted By einstruzende

Those are the very roads I've ridden on for...

Those are the very roads I've ridden on for thousands of miles over the last 16 years or so. In fact if your brother ever participated in group rides from about 2003 to 2010, then I have assuredly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,711
Posted By einstruzende

There's no way in hell I'm riding on bike paths! ...

There's no way in hell I'm riding on bike paths! What I love(d) about cycling was the exploration, the speed, the remoteness of country roads. And yes, we are all going to die, and it's not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,711
Posted By einstruzende

Tell me why I shouldn't be scared of dying on the road ...

I was a pretty serious cyclist from 2003 through 2010, and ended up switching to running for years. Trying to go back to cycling, but I find I am now convinced I'm going to be hit by a car and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,510
Posted By einstruzende

Good job. I just started cycling again after...

Good job.

I just started cycling again after a lengthy period away from the sport, and as such I did two rides this month.
7/28 - 27.3km
7/31 - 27.3km
Total: 54.6km, or about 34 miles.

Going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-19, 07:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,369
Posted By einstruzende

Well I only managed 54km (34 miles) last month,...

Well I only managed 54km (34 miles) last month, though my first ride was the 28th and second ride was tonight. I think I can do 400km in August (near 250 miles). Yes, I hate the heat by the way, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By einstruzende

Hard to say. Back in 2004 I had a CAAD7...

Hard to say. Back in 2004 I had a CAAD7 Canondale and it worked well for me, but at the time I was in the 250 range. What disturbs me is that I knocked the bike over, and the top tube hit a door...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-19, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,118
Posted By einstruzende

I went with Zipp 808 rear and 404 front, I...

I went with Zipp 808 rear and 404 front, I believe they are rated for 265 pounds, and once you're in shape, they're still the wheels you'll likely want!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,100
Posted By einstruzende

There is something magical about riding in a pace...

There is something magical about riding in a pace line, you will fine strength you never knew you had! The fear of holding people back or getting dropped will breath new life into your legs, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,384
Posted By einstruzende

In my case I have to admit that vanity plays a...

In my case I have to admit that vanity plays a big part. How can I put a steep stem on this? :) Of course I know for the sake of comfort I must do so! Funny how the mind finds any excuse to avoid...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,384
Posted By einstruzende

Over 2008/2009, I weighed myself every single...

Over 2008/2009, I weighed myself every single day. Once I got rolling it was a great way to keep me in check. Bouron is proving to be a problem. I didn't start drinking alcohol until I was 40, back...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,384
Posted By einstruzende

I have some low hanging fruit in my diet, namely...

I have some low hanging fruit in my diet, namely way too much bourbon and high carb dinners like pizza. I don't want to go "keto" but I will go lower carb, cutting out all high carb meals and sadly,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,384
Posted By einstruzende

Well there is some truth to all of that in my...

Well there is some truth to all of that in my case! That said, running in many ways is more enjoyable for me, but cycling has appeal too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,510
Posted By einstruzende

I'm at zero miles for July, and in fact have only...

I'm at zero miles for July, and in fact have only ridden 6 times this year (I quit riding in 2010). I can't even ride until the 17th because I'm going out of town in the morning for three days....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,384
Posted By einstruzende

Be glad you're not me!

April 7, 2008, I weighed 284.6 pounds, and couldn't keep up with the slowest group in our cycling club. I decided that day after getting dropped like 3 miles in that I would either get in shape or...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By einstruzende

Tiagra shifts the way 105, Ultegra, and Dura Ace...

Tiagra shifts the way 105, Ultegra, and Dura Ace does.

I think the Tiagra definitley feels better than the sora.

I actually have a set of Tiagra shifters you can have if you want them. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By einstruzende

I started riding last year, which is about 20...

I started riding last year, which is about 20 years after I quit racing BMX. My first ride ever was 12.5 miles, and I thought I was going to die. I kept at it though.

This year I don't ride as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 11:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,910
Posted By einstruzende

Well, not to tarnish Cipo (who was awesome), I...

Well, not to tarnish Cipo (who was awesome), I suspect there is more to the story.

The simple fact would probably show that he didn't have the endurance to put out the wattage needed for 1 hour. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,283
Posted By einstruzende

You should be ashamed. You have the last two...

You should be ashamed. You have the last two wrong :)

Record - Enzo
Chorus - F50
Centaur - F40
Veloce - Barchetta
Mirage - Modena

Now for some content:
I have several bikes, all with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 01:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,751
Posted By einstruzende

I'll see your No and raise you a "Not even...

I'll see your No and raise you a "Not even close."
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 966
Posted By einstruzende

I have a bit of a range. Between 5 and 6 hours. ...

I have a bit of a range. Between 5 and 6 hours. I do 50 mile rides all the time in 2:20 or so. I doubt I could keep that pace for a whole 100, so I allow for the extra 20 minutes for the final 50....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By einstruzende

I was there. Weather was much nicer this year...

I was there. Weather was much nicer this year than last. I actually did the Sunday ride twice. Once on Friday when I got there, and then again on Sunday. I got back to the camp each day at 11:00...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By einstruzende

Passo Dello Stelvio Passo Del Mortirolo

Passo Dello Stelvio
Passo Del Mortirolo
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-05, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,708
Posted By einstruzende

I clean it in the sink, and then stick a big...

I clean it in the sink, and then stick a big towel in the helmet and snap the strap closed. It will be dry within a couple of hours.

Blow drying sounds like a good idea too, i'd be worried about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 428
Posted By einstruzende

I'll be there. Can't miss me. 230 pounds and...

I'll be there. Can't miss me. 230 pounds and riding a Colnago Master Light (blue/white) with full Record.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,080
Posted By einstruzende

I like the stem. What kind is it? I'd like to...

I like the stem. What kind is it? I'd like to see the bars and wheels be silver so they match the rest of the components.

Nice looking ride for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-05, 05:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,202
Posted By einstruzende

Here in Ohio the "toughest" hill is only 0.5...

Here in Ohio the "toughest" hill is only 0.5 miles at 13% average grade.

Now i'm a big guy. Two hundred and thirty pounds big. I ride up that silly thing with a 53/39 and 12-26 cassette. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,457
Posted By einstruzende

As an addenum, I rode with the 20D probably 10-12...

As an addenum, I rode with the 20D probably 10-12 times this year, however it got to be a burden. I just ordered a Canon SD550 to replace it on rides (roughly the size of an iPod mini).
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,457
Posted By einstruzende

Yea, been there, done that. I often ride with a...

Yea, been there, done that. I often ride with a Canon 20D. No tripods though. I use a handlebar bag to stick it in.

I've also taken pictures while riding. Bit scary, but hey, gotta do what you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By einstruzende

I think generally the fluid trainers are of...

I think generally the fluid trainers are of higher quality and are quieter. I prefer rollers above trainers though.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 07:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,289
Posted By einstruzende

Still not that big of a deal. Take a couple...

Still not that big of a deal. Take a couple (bars/bags) of food items with you. My average ride for this year is up to 43.5 miles, and for that distance I never stop, nor do I have to eat anything....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By einstruzende

I have used both. I currently use nothing. ...

I have used both. I currently use nothing.

However, back before I got a saddle that was comfortable, I needed to have some sort of lotion. I preferred the Chamois Butt'r only because the Assos...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 06:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
Posted By einstruzende

Nice. My wife and I are planning on going to...

Nice. My wife and I are planning on going to France for a month next summer. I plan to ride as many of the big mountains as I can. I'll probably go the month of June though. Don't really want to...
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