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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Finally managed to finish the stop fix and pull...

Finally managed to finish the stop fix and pull the cable through. After that though, my shifting is totally out-of-whack and need to redo the setup.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

After finishing the epoxy and rivet insertion, I...

After finishing the epoxy and rivet insertion, I realized I've made a mistake: initially I was planning on extruding the rivets, but while inserting them I also added a small amount of epoxy to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

I went ahead with the repair. Inserted two...

I went ahead with the repair. Inserted two rivets, but didn't extrude them. Added some epoxy to the body (the part that goes in the hole) and most likely this should glue them to the frame (about 1mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Second round of sanding on the stop part. You can...

Second round of sanding on the stop part. You can see the amount of curve left on the bottom of the part.

stefthehat do you mean I should sand the outside perimeter of the stop bottom to make it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

@ Barry2 Took some significant side filing...

@ Barry2
Took some significant side filing already (where the white sides in photo), but there's still some depth to it Stop is coated, The frame is almost flat.
The good news is that the holes in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Here's the frame prep area and stop part. The...

Here's the frame prep area and stop part. The stop has some curved bottom side, compared to the frame, and I wonder if I should go ahead and file some more or leave it as it is now?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Thanks again everybody for your input on this...

Thanks again everybody for your input on this repair.
I'm gathering some tools now, including rivets and a manual riveting tool. Unfortunately, ran into an issue with this tool. As you can see in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Thanks for the detailed instructions! I was...

Thanks for the detailed instructions! I was looking at the 3M's products and is simply overwhelming! I kind of narrowed it down to Scotch-Weld products....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Not really, LBS's had same ideas as were exposed...

Not really, LBS's had same ideas as were exposed here, the CF repair shops either wanted to take a closer look (none close enough to warrant a trip), or simply quoted their standard starting prices...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Thanks for your feedback. I've contacted Calfee...

Thanks for your feedback. I've contacted Calfee also, but the type of repair doesn't quite justify the implied costs. I've ordered a stop from cycle-frames.com to see if it fits. And will go the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By rovis

Here's a photo of the affected area. It looks...

Here's a photo of the affected area. It looks like the stop wasn't glued to the frame (there's a round shape visible around the holes) if judging by the gunk present all around the holes.
I'm going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By rovis

Yes, was a separate part and came off cleanly,...

Yes, was a separate part and came off cleanly, leaving two empty holes. Frame is fine.
Upgrading... hm, no! :)
It's a nice bike, good components (Ultegra all around) and what I later appreciated...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By rovis

Thanks for your replies. The clamp solution, not...

Thanks for your replies. The clamp solution, not very inclined to it since the stay is not quite round in section. I could probably use some rubber in-between clamp and frame, but not too elegant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

I was thinking of something like this initially....

I was thinking of something like this initially. Not a very eye pleasing solution, but workable. With some rubber between clamp and frame and some epoxy, it should work.
But, I'm still trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Yes, this was suggested by one of the LBS too....

Yes, this was suggested by one of the LBS too. Probably still needs to be anchored somewhere along the chainstay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By rovis

Help needed with cable stop

{cross posting from General)

Hi,
The chainstay cable stop broke on my Bianchi intenso. I had no luck contacting their US distributor, their Italian support, or finding a replacement part...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Yes, from my research, Araldite is a common epoxy...

Yes, from my research, Araldite is a common epoxy used in carbon frames. There are two small holes actually, but that shouldn't be a problem to cover in case I use only glue.
You think only glueing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,114
Posted By rovis

Help with a cable stop fix

Hi,
The chainstay cable stop broke on my Bianchi intenso. I had no luck contacting their US distributor, their Italian support, or finding a replacement part anywhere. Contacted some carbon frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,467
Posted By rovis

A friend has Shimano 105 and it's barely audible...

A friend has Shimano 105 and it's barely audible when freewheeling.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,965
Posted By rovis

Regarding SPD-SL pedals (and maybe similar...

Regarding SPD-SL pedals (and maybe similar others), wonder why they don't add some counterweight so that the pedal stays flat instead of vertical before clipping in? That would help with engaging the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

First ride out, wheels ran nicely, but the rear...

First ride out, wheels ran nicely, but the rear hub is very noisy when freewheeling! Compared with previous Fulcrum hub which was supper quiet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

I've got the new wheels and below are the...

I've got the new wheels and below are the measurements out-of-the-box (20% variance).
Both front and rear are trued and dished.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

I've ordered these wheels:...

I've ordered these wheels: https://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=675&products_id=5274&zenid=7nicqhf3idi0b5c249u9v0nqd1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

Thanks for all your replies and advise! I'm...

Thanks for all your replies and advise!
I'm pretty much set at this point to get new wheels. The only question would be what brand to go with?
I've seen positive reviews on Quality Wheels, H Plus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1560x2000/img_3564_02da6f8a7534b40adb17b66a77262a9fc24c54c3.jpg

luns you can see here how it looks compared to the good spokes left/right....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

Yeah, probably a simple tightening of the loose...

Yeah, probably a simple tightening of the loose spokes would've been enough! But, it's a learning experience. :)
The spoke is fine, it's not broken, Just that it broke out of the hook on the axle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

I wanted to update this thread, for others to...

I wanted to update this thread, for others to consider in similar cases.
Unfortunately my first attempt to fix the wheel failed!

I was following Russ Roth approach which made practical sense to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

I've forgot to mention that the measurements...

I've forgot to mention that the measurements above were taken with the tire on!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

You're saying that "tighten all spokes by same...

You're saying that "tighten all spokes by same amount...". Do you mean that if I should tighten all spokes, by same amount on NDS? The overall tension will increase significantly. And most likely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

luns and Amt0571 Thanks for your replies. ...

luns and Amt0571

Thanks for your replies.
Wheel is 24 spokes.
My first impulse would be to tighten the loose spokes on NDS. Bring them to around 16 equivalent. That's a fairly big change to me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

Thread bump.

Thread bump.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1506x1176/screen_shot_2021_01_17_at_12_55_18_pm_9a194dca5d3ccb7855c05d1ff3219f041489ba2a.png

I've measured my rear wheel and here's how it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

Remember the old saying "there's an app for...

Remember the old saying "there's an app for that!" ?
Some people use a Hz meter app/s to measure the frequency when plucking a spoke. Might work, but you still need some baseline tension data to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

Thanks a lot for all your feedback! I'll try to...

Thanks a lot for all your feedback!
I'll try to summarize what I've gathered so far.

First and foremost, I'm understanding that a 2mm deviation from center is not a big deal in terms of potential...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

That brings up another point: which side to...

That brings up another point: which side to adjust. Lower tension on DS, or increase on NDS?
Meanwhile I've got some tension numbers from the wheel manufacturer. At least that would give me some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

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Thanks for the references, and subscribed to your YT channel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By rovis

Dish and spoke tension

I've noticed my rear wheel is slightly off center against the dropouts. It's about 2mm towards the drive side.
True is fine, and I've flipped the wheel to check if there's same offset on the left...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,463
Posted By rovis

Thanks again for all your input! Definitely some...

Thanks again for all your input! Definitely some sound advice and practical perspectives.
In the end, I've had a 'talk' with my friend and he came up with a $500 price. Which sounds reasonable to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,463
Posted By rovis

I've looked at that BBB site and found the 2014...

I've looked at that BBB site and found the 2014 model which looks like the one in question. Parts in description are pretty similar to what's on this bike.
I've replaced the chain and large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,463
Posted By rovis

Thanks for your input guys! I've left the brand...

Thanks for your input guys! I've left the brand out since for myself is not important at this point (beginner biker, no brand favs). But for full disclosure, it's a Bianchi Intenso model. Purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,463
Posted By rovis

Used bike pricing

I'm trying to figure out some criteria for appraising an older bike, 6-7y old.
To keep things as generic as possible, what would somebody consider when setting a price?

These are the basic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

Yes, you're correct. The original quote was...

Yes, you're correct. The original quote was picked from some random person who obviously didn't know how these hubs were built.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

Found the parts catalogue that include these...

Found the parts catalogue that include these specific wheels and here's how these hubs look:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

This is one of the resources found about these...

This is one of the resources found about these specific wheels: https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/fulcrum-racing-sport-wheelset/rp-prod183939
In Q&A somebody describes the hubs as Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

If the price is $125, I'd consider it. Not sure...

If the price is $125, I'd consider it. Not sure where to find a wheel in this price range though? What I find is only sets, and the cheapest Fulcrums start over $300.
I wouldn't consider anything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

Thanks for your reply. Meanwhile, I've done some...

Thanks for your reply. Meanwhile, I've done some research on these wheels and found more info. Hubs, front/rear, are Shimano, with cartridge bearings. The whitish piece visible in the photo, besides...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

pic attached

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1940x2000/img_3549_5f89a5ed821b934f3fcec0dcaf40b22bf470fa22.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By rovis

Help with front hub service

Hi,

Sorry, under 10 posts, so no pic yet (edit: see pic below, in my 11th post)
I need some help with my front wheel hub on a Fulcrum Racing Sport wheel, maybe 4-5 years old.
Noticed lately a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,121
Posted By rovis

I had my chain recently replaced by LBS and...

I had my chain recently replaced by LBS and supposedly tested for shifting and noise. Of course, after first rides, found noise in both big/small chain rings from friction in the FD. Small...
Forum: Southern California
11-18-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,735
Posted By rovis

I'm a new rider, have started to add SoCal...

I'm a new rider, have started to add SoCal 'winter' clothing for days in the 40-50's. Due to my location I can hit the hills in 5-10min and get really 'hot'. The coldest I remember riding so far was...
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