Bianchi San Jose
04-06-17, 11:41 AM
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Check to make sure the cups are pressed in ALL the way, evenly all the way around.
Check to make sure you don't have a bearing installed backwards. Not an uncommon error.
It's not a mountain bike. Lose the mountain bike grips.
Check to make sure you don't have a bearing installed backwards. Not an uncommon error.
It's not a mountain bike. Lose the mountain bike grips.
04-07-17, 10:02 AM
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Thanks for the ideas. I found out the seller included the wrong top cap for the headset. LBS put one they had laying around on and didn't charge me! Needless to say now that theres no play I'm in total love with the bike. It's perfect for what I need to do. Tires should have been a bit bigger but I'll ride these out and upgrade when necessary.
I liked those grips because they're comfortable as hell. I don't think Oury grips are MTB are they? I think I've even got an MTB brake system on it, though not sure (Avid Dial 7 levers with Avid Single Digit 7 brakes). The brakes are sticky as hell and I love it. Right now only running front, but I'll hopefully get the back on today if I can figure it out.
I liked those grips because they're comfortable as hell. I don't think Oury grips are MTB are they? I think I've even got an MTB brake system on it, though not sure (Avid Dial 7 levers with Avid Single Digit 7 brakes). The brakes are sticky as hell and I love it. Right now only running front, but I'll hopefully get the back on today if I can figure it out.
04-07-17, 11:28 AM
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Dude, that's awesome! Do you ever come down to Miami for any rides? If you goto "w w w . themiamibikescene . c o m" you can get some information on the rides we have. Taco Tuesday is an awesome one for me. Great group of guys and always a great time. Be ready to ride and drink some beer though! 
Your build is not quite my cup of tea but I hope you thoroughly enjoy your bike. Occasionally I ride down to or though Miami - will try to check with you next time. But I guess I am prejudiced in that I think that the riding up here is superior, so IMHO you should think about heading up this way some time
Fun fact: Gitane City Link is the same frame as San Jose
04-07-17, 02:45 PM
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Your build is not quite my cup of tea but I hope you thoroughly enjoy your bike. Occasionally I ride down to or though Miami - will try to check with you next time. But I guess I am prejudiced in that I think that the riding up here is superior, so IMHO you should think about heading up this way some time
Fun fact: Gitane City Link is the same frame as San Jose
Fun fact: Gitane City Link is the same frame as San Jose
04-07-17, 06:15 PM
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So guys, I have great news. My bike is completed!! So far I've only got the front brake installed so I could actually ride it. I'll get my rears on by the weekend hopefully.
I am having an issue with the headset not wanting to tighten correctly. I can't seem to find the sweet spot between the headset being tight and the steerer tube not wanting to turn. I took the bearings off of the top and everything looks good there, not so sure on the bottom. The headset came with the frameset as purchased, cups were already pressed into the frame. Let me know if you guys have any ideas.
Check out the pics, let me know what you think!!
Bianchi San Jose - Album on Imgur
I know I know, drive line on the opposite side, I'm still getting used to this!!
I am having an issue with the headset not wanting to tighten correctly. I can't seem to find the sweet spot between the headset being tight and the steerer tube not wanting to turn. I took the bearings off of the top and everything looks good there, not so sure on the bottom. The headset came with the frameset as purchased, cups were already pressed into the frame. Let me know if you guys have any ideas.
Check out the pics, let me know what you think!!
Bianchi San Jose - Album on Imgur
I know I know, drive line on the opposite side, I'm still getting used to this!!
04-08-17, 05:41 AM
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04-08-17, 11:37 AM
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05-21-20, 06:37 AM
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i know this is old, but
anybody have a list of cranks that will actually fit on the San Jose... All 3 of my sets wont fit.
SRAM Force 1 may work if i move the chainring to the front bracket instead of the back (is that even safe or warranted?)
Anyways I bought a frame and been trying to build it up and sheeeesh all of the knowledge i have picked up from not understanding alot! chainline BB spacing threaded not threaded etc etc...
any help would be amazing!
anybody have a list of cranks that will actually fit on the San Jose... All 3 of my sets wont fit.
SRAM Force 1 may work if i move the chainring to the front bracket instead of the back (is that even safe or warranted?)
Anyways I bought a frame and been trying to build it up and sheeeesh all of the knowledge i have picked up from not understanding alot! chainline BB spacing threaded not threaded etc etc...
any help would be amazing!
