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Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By kansukee

I have always thought that for my first custom...

I have always thought that for my first custom steel bike I'll go with Mike Terraferma in Miami. I met him once and he does great work out of his garage.
02-18-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,647
Posted By kansukee

That's a nasty looking jersey.

That's a nasty looking jersey.
02-17-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,368
Posted By kansukee

The more carbon bikes I see and ride, the better...

The more carbon bikes I see and ride, the better I like mine.

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,339
Posted By kansukee

Um, it it were me I would be buying that bike...

Um, it it were me I would be buying that bike yesterday, provided it fit. Do it!
ps congrats on the new bike. I would definitely ride it enough times before you decide to resell it or keep it. That...
09-21-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,580
Posted By kansukee

You gotta make your own decision but hey, $1500...

You gotta make your own decision but hey, $1500 is $1500. As far as BB issues, anyone who has had them is because of a poor build. As long as you use the correct Loctite and primer (very important)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By kansukee

That’s a great price actually. Only 2-3 years ago...

That’s a great price actually. Only 2-3 years ago they went for around $100 more.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By kansukee

I have had two sets and they are completely...

I have had two sets and they are completely reliable. Don't listen to the bull**** from some of these haters. They are the perfect compliment to a classic build with a Campy group....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,331
Posted By kansukee

Hell to the no. I started with Shimano back when...

Hell to the no. I started with Shimano back when I had my first road bike and it had 10 speed 105; once I moved to Campy I have used Look exclusively...I have one pair of aero carbon pedals that are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,843
Posted By kansukee

Check this out:...

Check this out: https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a20045476/effetto-mariposa-s-carogna-tubular-gluing-tape-makes-regular-glue-look-bad/

"Make sure to buy the right size. The tape comes in two...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,843
Posted By kansukee

And btw, don't even bother gluing. I did it for...

And btw, don't even bother gluing. I did it for years till I found out about Efetto Mariposa Carogna tape. You can mount two tires in less than ten minutes and ride them the very next day. Pulls off...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,843
Posted By kansukee

What you said. I have just carried a spare for...

What you said. I have just carried a spare for years and flats happen very seldom anyway.
07-27-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,482
Posted By kansukee

I had no idea. Do you have any plans for those...

I had no idea. Do you have any plans for those hubs or are you open to parting with any of them?
07-22-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,482
Posted By kansukee

That’s exactly what they are 🙂

That’s exactly what they are 🙂
07-01-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 31,323
Posted By kansukee

Thank you and yes, it’s the laser blue.

Thank you and yes, it’s the laser blue.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,926
Posted By kansukee

What could possibly go wrong?

What could possibly go wrong?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,235
Posted By kansukee

Record 12 comes up to $1,297.00 and Chorus 12 is...

Record 12 comes up to $1,297.00 and Chorus 12 is $939 at Bike24. Campy has become very competitive lately.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,235
Posted By kansukee

Just buy a nice 12 groupset from Campy, it's been...

Just buy a nice 12 groupset from Campy, it's been out for about a year now. If you buy carefully from Europe you can get yours for a very competitive price. I got my Record 12 groupset from bike24...
06-16-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 31,323
Posted By kansukee

I don’t know exactly when it was made but I...

I don’t know exactly when it was made but I bought the frameset almost two years ago from Ciclicorsa. Got it for half the price that other sites were selling theirs for...crazy how much they’ll ask...
06-16-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 31,323
Posted By kansukee

This came out to 19.8 pounds without really...

This came out to 19.8 pounds without really trying. Not one single carbon part in this bike so yes, a good solid steel frame bike under 20 pounds is certainly doable. Running 25s but I have put 27s...
05-19-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 24,085
Posted By kansukee

Neither. They are both boring as hell, mass...

Neither. They are both boring as hell, mass produced bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,432
Posted By kansukee

You could also buy my 30mm carbon tubular set...

You could also buy my 30mm carbon tubular set with Powertap for $700, almost new. Much better value than anything out there.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 31,429
Posted By kansukee

I got this frameset (leftover 2018) for under...

I got this frameset (leftover 2018) for under $1700, just got new bars and stem to match and moved my Record 12 groupset over. I have to say that the fit and finish and the glossy/matte paint combo...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 27,321
Posted By kansukee

I only run tubulars and just went up to a 28mm...

I only run tubulars and just went up to a 28mm Veloflex Raven. Used to run Vlaanderens which are spec'ed at 27mm and I loved the soft ride; can't imagine these being any worse.
04-16-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By kansukee

Hi, thanks for that but unfortunately this is...

Hi, thanks for that but unfortunately this is about impossible to here in the U.S...
04-14-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By kansukee

Looking for recommendations on paint cleaner for matte finish.

Just what the title says. I have a Cervelo S5 with a combo of glossy and matte paint and I'm running out of the Orange Seal stuff and can't find it anywhere. Thanks in advance!
04-11-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,066
Posted By kansukee

Powertap G3 wheelset for sale (3 wheels)

Two rear, one front wheel. They are all 30mm x24mm so very light and a bit aero, great for training. The rear with the Powertap G3 hub has DT Swiss spokes, the other two are built with Sapims.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,692
Posted By kansukee

Got me some new Bora One tubulars for a screaming...

Got me some new Bora One tubulars for a screaming deal, two Veloflex Raven tires and a Berk Lupina padded saddle for my S5.
04-08-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,482
Posted By kansukee

I had wanted a Cinelli XCR for a long time but...

I had wanted a Cinelli XCR for a long time but then I found out about Barco. I definitely want internal cable routing so that and the price make the Barco my choice for that next build.
04-07-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,482
Posted By kansukee

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My SC with 11 spd Campy.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,304
Posted By kansukee

This is my Supercorsa :) I built it with a mix of...

This is my Supercorsa :) I built it with a mix of Campy 11 speed (Potenza derailleurs and Dia-Compe DT shifters, Athena aero brake levers and Potenza brakes and a Centaur UT crankset), Cinelli XA...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,116
Posted By kansukee

I can turn that around and ask you for pics to...

I can turn that around and ask you for pics to back up anything you say. See how easy that is? I do 10-12k miles a year and I have seen many triathletes running Campy and I know a few of them. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,116
Posted By kansukee

Nope, no one here is even talking about that...

Nope, no one here is even talking about that except you. And this goes for every brand: only uninformed saps pay retail so why would I even make a price comparison using retail prices? That would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,116
Posted By kansukee

Straw man alert! Stop playing stupid.

Straw man alert! Stop playing stupid.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,116
Posted By kansukee

Did I mention Kona *anywhere* in my comment? No....

Did I mention Kona *anywhere* in my comment? No. And I wouldn't live in Texas either, bro.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,116
Posted By kansukee

No, he's saying that it's a bull**** reference...

No, he's saying that it's a bull**** reference point when anyone with half a working brain can go to any UK or German site and buy Campy for much less. I paid less than $1300 for a complete Record 12...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,116
Posted By kansukee

Yeah, come to SoFla and you'll see plenty of...

Yeah, come to SoFla and you'll see plenty of tri-geeks that use not just regular Campagnolo but EPS, especially on Cervelos. It isn't as popular as ****mano but it's there.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,930
Posted By kansukee

I have had both and properly installed, PF BBs...

I have had both and properly installed, PF BBs are fine. My first time with one of these wasn't as good but all it took was using he correct loctite and primer. My Look 675 had BB85, my current...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,262
Posted By kansukee

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Forum: For Sale
03-18-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 983
Posted By kansukee

For sale: carbon tubular wheelset with Powertap G3 plus extra rear wheel.

As the title says. These are built using 30mmx24mm wide carbon tubular rims in the more aero U shape, matte finish, 24/20 holes using DT spokes for the rear. Barely used for 3 months; the front wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,732
Posted By kansukee

Another vote for De Rosa. Everyone and their...

Another vote for De Rosa. Everyone and their mother rides a Pinarello these days.
03-08-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By kansukee

You may be onto something but I guess I won’t...

You may be onto something but I guess I won’t ever know; I had them toss the old chain when I went to yet another shop that seemed competent for a change.
03-07-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By kansukee

Update: I got a new Record chain installed, this...

Update: I got a new Record chain installed, this time using the included ultralink chain pin. $47 shipped and worth every penny, considering that the standalone ultralink sells for 12-14 bucks. The...
03-05-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By kansukee

Here are a couple of pics; the chain is...

Here are a couple of pics; the chain is noticeably less noisy now that I used Chain-L on it but it’s still there. These are the two loudest cogs.

...
03-05-20, 05:21 PM
03-05-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By kansukee

Yes, I actually learned last week that he was...

Yes, I actually learned last week that he was fired. This whole chain/cassette combo had really low mileage since I hadn’t been riding much, only put about 350 mikes this January. I’m staying between...
03-05-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By kansukee

It had one quick link before taking apart the...

It had one quick link before taking apart the other bike and when they broke the chain, the mechanic apparently didn't realize there was a quick link in place. Then the other place ended up adding...
03-05-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By kansukee

Clattering noise on some cogs with Record 12 mechanical and Cervelo S5.

Well, I bought the frameset like I usually do and moved the Record 12 mechanical group from my old Look 675 frame over to this. I had a local lbs do the assembly for me.

The problem I am having is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,573
Posted By kansukee

Very nicely done. I had those same hubs on...

Very nicely done. I had those same hubs on another bike and they are among the best.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,573
Posted By kansukee

Check out my Cinelli SC. I built it from the bare...

Check out my Cinelli SC. I built it from the bare frameset using modern Campagnolo 11 speed with Diacompe DT shifters for that retro look and feel. It's a real showstopper and conversation starter...
01-23-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,042,796
Posted By kansukee

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Cinelli SC with a mix of 11 speed Campy, Diacompe...
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