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Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 989
Posted By tNuvolari

Wow, lots of responses but I have some info to...

Wow, lots of responses but I have some info to clarify and update about my particular idiosyncrasies:

1). These hills I'm struggling on are not steep! To most of you, you would probably laugh at...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 989
Posted By tNuvolari

Ha, with that logic I'd just say, "New Ferrari...

Ha, with that logic I'd just say, "New Ferrari and who cares about the rest?"

Plus, I don't think I have the patience to ride a 34/34 ever!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 989
Posted By tNuvolari

Hilly Hills; Will a cassette change do me good?

So I'm in a new location now (TN) after many years in Los Angeles where there aren't very many hills in the city, or at least nearly none between my usual ride from Hollywood to the beach and now I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By tNuvolari

The DIY fix isn’t that difficult and mine is...

The DIY fix isn’t that difficult and mine is still holding strong at this point. Just an old spoke, some wire and epoxy and you’re off and cycling again.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By tNuvolari

Thanks for the info, good to know I'm not the...

Thanks for the info, good to know I'm not the crazy weakling I feared when I couldn't get this pump apart.

And it looks like you spent a good deal of effort and time trying to separate yours so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 646
Posted By tNuvolari

Zefal HP Double Shot Pump Repair

I have a Zefal HP Double Shot pump that has started becoming very stiff and hard to move either way, accompanied by a shrieking/scratching sound. Obviously, the internal seals need replacing or other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-22, 12:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By tNuvolari

Ok, did the fix and cleaned it all up so...

Ok, did the fix and cleaned it all up so hopefully smd4 will shut the hell up now. I have to say that with the stiffer metal connection, the FD works much better and faster now. I would recommend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By tNuvolari

Yeah, it does look dirty but chain was cleaned...

Yeah, it does look dirty but chain was cleaned and lubed less than 1000 miles ago.

It's a dirty world out there!

Bike is well maintained but just because I don't spend my Saturday nights...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By tNuvolari

For now I'm going with the weightweenie DIY fix....

For now I'm going with the weightweenie DIY fix. Here's my preliminary fitment of the spoke fix. I have to say the use of a spoke works perfectly!
Still need to order some wire to wrap it up and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By tNuvolari

Many thanks to all for the help and very helpful...

Many thanks to all for the help and very helpful links, I appreciate it!





No dragging or other strange habits going on. However, my FD shifting has never been that great but this is first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By tNuvolari

Campagnolo 10 speed FD Problem

I have a Campagnolo 10 speed front derailleur that shed a part while riding and I'm looking for a spare part or fix. It is the rear part of the cage which screws into the inner cage and connects the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By tNuvolari

Ha, good to hear I'm not the only one with this...

Ha, good to hear I'm not the only one with this frame! Post some pics when you can. Also, I have some info that Wilier in Italy sent me that I'll post here. I wrote to them when I first bought the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,256
Posted By tNuvolari

Well, within reason. I mean I haven't gone crazy...

Well, within reason. I mean I haven't gone crazy with tightening as I'm trying to stay within the appropriate spoke tension. But whether the spokes are basically untensioned compared to one side at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,256
Posted By tNuvolari

Does Anyone Know How to Build/True Campy Wheels?

So I have a set of Campy Proton wheels and I'm basically trying to learn how to true the rear wheel and, yeah, it's going about as well and you'd expect....I've read a bunch of stuff but nothing ever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 02:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,650
Posted By tNuvolari

Uh, that's pretty much 20psi. Less than that was...

Uh, that's pretty much 20psi. Less than that was not enough for it to even take shape. It's literally maybe one pump!



Every instruction I've ever read about installing tubes & tires says to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,650
Posted By tNuvolari

Challenge Latex Tube is Pregnant Snake!

So I decided to try some latex tubes and picked up a couple of Challenge tubes. When I went to install, I blew them up about 20psi to install. The first one was fine but the second began bursting out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 725
Posted By tNuvolari

Anyone using Campy Synchro levers with Campy 10 Speed Drivetrain?

Wondering if it's possible to convert Campagnolo Synchro 8 speed levers into 10 speed? I guess it would take custom inserts with the proper grooves but it must be possible?!?

I'm converting my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By tNuvolari

Thanks to all for the suggestions and new ideas....

Thanks to all for the suggestions and new ideas. Who knew there were so many different handlebars???

I'm leaning towards bullhorns because of a couple reasons. First, I think I can use more easily...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,057
Posted By tNuvolari

Italian City MTB Build - Which bars?

So I'm building a city/urban/MTB bike out of my Torpado frame since I've now got the Wilier but I'm not sure which handlebars to go with. I'd like something a bit more comfortable but also something...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Posted By tNuvolari

What color is your Bianchi? I'll keep an eye...

What color is your Bianchi? I'll keep an eye out.

Went on a decent ride today and loving SoCal and its 84 degree temp today! Even at the beach it was warm and close to 80. And I've got some...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Posted By tNuvolari

Ha, cool, a local guy! Not too many LA folks on...

Ha, cool, a local guy! Not too many LA folks on here for some reason....
Yes, that path is rough in spots. First time on it I pinched my tube and spent an hour fixing it....Long story short but my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By tNuvolari

Oh, is carbon paste needed here? How about...

Oh, is carbon paste needed here? How about inside the steerer tube where the expansion plug sits? It all seems to grip pretty securely without any paste so maybe it's not as critical here as in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By tNuvolari

I know, I wasn't sure it would work either and I...

I know, I wasn't sure it would work either and I didn't have to expand it excessively either. The ID of my steerer was around 22mm and the thickness of the steerer tube is about 4mm (maybe a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Posted By tNuvolari

Thanks and I do love the bike, I was just seeing...

Thanks and I do love the bike, I was just seeing if my ideas matched with what others have experienced.
Also, when I first started riding, I was using Michelin Pro Comps in 700c x 18. Then I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 04:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By tNuvolari

Eh, torque specs, smorque specs! Carbon isn't...

Eh, torque specs, smorque specs! Carbon isn't that difficult, you just can't tighten things too much. So I built up my new frame and loving it even if carbon is not the answer to every problem. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By tNuvolari

My frame is made in Italy but the fork is made by...

My frame is made in Italy but the fork is made by Advanced Composites. I guess a thicker fork tube is good in the long run as it must be stronger. I used the FSA plug for a few days but I had already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 03:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

So, to update, I switched to a front Campy Chorus...

So, to update, I switched to a front Campy Chorus dual pivot and while not as powerful as the Ciamillo, it has better feel and has enough power that I never lacked stopping power. However, I updated...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-20, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Posted By tNuvolari

Wilier Triestina Izoard Build & First Time Carbon Thoughts

So I bit the bullet and bought a carbon frame. Well, the biting wasn't that bad as I scored a Wilier carbon frame for $300 on eBay. It's a weird frame in that there is literally no information at all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By tNuvolari

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By tNuvolari

2006 Wilier Izoard Carbon Fork Expansion Plug

I have a 2006 Wilier Triestina Izoard(carbon fiber fork & steerer) and I bought a Cinelli/Columbus 1 1/8" expansion plug which I assumed would fit but it it too big to slide in (that's what she...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By tNuvolari

Question about the carbon fiber fork and...

Question about the carbon fiber fork and compression fitting: Does the compression fitting have to be lined up with where the stem clamps? Or is the compression fitting just to provide an attachment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,624
Posted By tNuvolari

Thanks everyone for the help and advice. From all...

Thanks everyone for the help and advice. From all these comments, I've noticed a few repeating ideas:

1) Original Looks are the easiest. So I'm not crazy as these were the first clipless pedals I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,624
Posted By tNuvolari

Clipless Pedal Rant and Questions

So after resurrecting my old Torpado and updating it with Campy 10 speed Ergos, I thought it's only natural to update my 1st generation Look pedals. I tried Campy Pro-Fit Records but they were too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By tNuvolari

Yeah, I'm not sure of the exact year but from...

Yeah, I'm not sure of the exact year but from what I've read, it's right around 2005. I think 2004 was still the scandium/carbon frame and then by 2006, I think the "look through" hole was no longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By tNuvolari

Wilier Izoard Info Request

I just took the plunge and bought a new frame, well, new for me, off eBay. It's a 2005 Wilier Izoard which is one of the early all carbon frames. There is virtually no information about this frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By tNuvolari

Italian Frame Material Comparison Questions: Aluminum/Carbon vs. Titanium vs. Carbon

Hi, I have recently upgraded my 80's Italian Torpado (Columbus Aelle steel tubing) with campy 10 speed index shifting and have been loving the new experience but I wonder about upgrading to a newer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-17-20, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By tNuvolari

Hi, just curious as I recently bought a single...

Hi, just curious as I recently bought a single one of these but is there a difference between the front and the rear or are they identical (except for the mounting post?)

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,498
Posted By tNuvolari

Thanks for the help everyone... But after...

Thanks for the help everyone...

But after taking my hub apart, I found that the inner axle housing body basically rides on the axle and so the internal clearance is the same as the bearing inner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,498
Posted By tNuvolari

Campagnolo Vento Hub Bearing Replacement

Has anyone replaced their hub bearings on a Campy wheel with cartridge bearings? How difficult is it? Do I have to use a bearing remover and installer or do the bearings go in relatively easily? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

And so the Titanium Wonder Ebay Bolt was mailed...

And so the Titanium Wonder Ebay Bolt was mailed and then lost at the drop off location and no more are on Ebay so I went with a 30mm recessed bolt which isn't the best solution. Fitted with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

Well, it's all Campy parts so it should work....

Well, it's all Campy parts so it should work. Well, I mean, it does now but seems like it should have fit better from the start. Or that's just another bit of undocumented Campy knowledge: You should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

No damage to the lever, it's just the built-in...

No damage to the lever, it's just the built-in ferrule is too small for the outer plastic coating of the casing so at first it rests on the plastic coating until it is strained and then it pushes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

Ok, the mystery of the squishy and stretching...

Ok, the mystery of the squishy and stretching brake lever has been solved. Apparently, the casing outer coating was being pushed back inside the brake lever where it goes into the built in ferrule....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,735
Posted By tNuvolari

Ha, no, I'm not completely uncoordinated. In...

Ha, no, I'm not completely uncoordinated. In fact, I can play drums and always have owned manual transmission cars with which I can heel & toe, left foot brake, etc. And I've never had trouble with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,735
Posted By tNuvolari

Link to article: ...

Link to article:

http://www.thetallcyclist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bicycle-Guide-Magnificent-Seven-Test.pdf

Found it! Thanks. Interesting....and then a bit confusing, especially with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 01:31 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

Well, found out the the hidden secret of the...

Well, found out the the hidden secret of the Ciamillo calipers.....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 12:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,337
Posted By tNuvolari

So I bought SwissStop BXP Blue pads for my...

So I bought SwissStop BXP Blue pads for my Ciamillo caliper but I still can't get the bolt or the threaded post off of the Ciamillo! So I put the SwissStop and newer, larger pads on my Athena front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 12:19 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,735
Posted By tNuvolari

Yes, I've been following your build as we were at...

Yes, I've been following your build as we were at very similar stages throughout and I secretly pine for a De Rosa frame, once I find one for a couple hundred bucks, ha ha.
As for my shifters, they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,735
Posted By tNuvolari

First off, I'm loving these Sidi shoes! I had a...

First off, I'm loving these Sidi shoes! I had a small problem where I was having slight heel irritation. The heel felt too narrow and was causing irritation but then I was experimenting with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,173
Posted By tNuvolari

Wow, thanks so much for that link, I swear I've...

Wow, thanks so much for that link, I swear I've searched for adequate instructions about these BB's but didn't see this until now. I apologize to Campy for assuming they hadn't provided much info but...
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