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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By Fidler

Update: Replacing rear hub bearings to CULT was...

Update:
Replacing rear hub bearings to CULT was a breeze.

Ran into problems with dis-assembling front wheel hub.
Only one side opens up freely...the other side simply won't budge. Googled...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By Fidler

gfk_velo your help and professional expertise is...

gfk_velo your help and professional expertise is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

If I wanted to upgrade to the CULT bearings, would these be the Kits I should purchase?
They will be 100% compatible?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By Fidler

Upgrading Campagnolo Zonda Front/Rear Hubs to USB

My Wheelset: Campagnolo Zonda C17 Clincher purchased in April 2022

Plan to replace the steel bearings in both hubs with USB ceramic bearings.

Was told there are dedicated kits for front and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,151
Posted By Fidler

Thanks for this...I was going to go with someone...

Thanks for this...I was going to go with someone else but Lordgun had them for 40 pounds a tyre.
Even with international shipping, worked out a lot cheaper than other options.
Can't say I like how...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,151
Posted By Fidler

Ok, just wanted to confirm I wasn't dreaming....

Ok, just wanted to confirm I wasn't dreaming. Because I did a search and normally ****** would be whinging about it non-stop
but there's not a peep from anyone. Guess this is what they mean by the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,151
Posted By Fidler

Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Price has skyrocketed

These are my go to tyres...used to get them at Chair Reaction for about 50-55 pounds or so... for a bundled pair.
Now one tyre is 70 pounds and no bundle deals....anywhere in the UK.
They are 100%...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fidler

I am seriously considering adding a new set of...

I am seriously considering adding a new set of Fulcrum Racing Zero Competizione wheels if they ever
come out with a new batch.
Forum: Commuting
05-30-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,140
Posted By Fidler

Relieved to see that everyone looks a bit silly...

Relieved to see that everyone looks a bit silly in a helmet.
I, too, have been looking for one that won't make me look ridiculous.
To make things a little worse, I am a size L and these things...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fidler

The only part I think I can upgrade in a few...

The only part I think I can upgrade in a few years might be the Zonda wheel set, but that's already a super light
1540 gms...the carbon ones Ive seen would shave off 100 gms at best. A 6700 rear...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fidler

One metric that has gone through the roof is...

One metric that has gone through the roof is comfort with a capital C.
Previous combo was Oval carbon coated seat post + Selle Italia Man X2 SE racing saddle.

The new combo of an Ergon SMC Men's...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fidler

Buying new vs Refurbishing - My Experience

I own a 2008 Kona Phd commuter which cost around $1690 back in the day. While it came with a pretty decent
component stack, not all the parts were equal, so I immediately switched to carbon stem,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,066
Posted By Fidler

I am in the market for a BNIB RD-6700A-GS ...

I am in the market for a BNIB RD-6700A-GS

Please let me know if you see one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Fidler

Ive had this Oval carbon seat post on the bike...

Ive had this Oval carbon seat post on the bike for 15 years and never had a problem.

During a servicing + fitting of a new saddle, mechanic says the seat is now tilting up and down even though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Fidler

Don't want to open a new thread but does anyone...

Don't want to open a new thread but does anyone have any opinions on the Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Setback
or its Canyon equivalent: the Canyon VCLS 2.0 variants?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Fidler

I have to consider that as a strong possibility. ...

I have to consider that as a strong possibility.
I needed to hear that from someone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Fidler

I have measured the post diameter with digital...

I have measured the post diameter with digital calipers just above the seat clamp and it read 27.2mm. Im not a DIY bike savvy
person so not qualified to remove the post and put it back again.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Fidler

Seatpost Confusion

Looking to replace an old Oval R900 Carbon Seatpost from 2008.

The mechanic used callipers to measure the exposed part of the seat post (just above the seatclamp) and it measured
27.2mm...so he...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-20-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By Fidler

Calling Kona Phd Owners

I bought my Kona Phd in 2008, after my Trek 8000 mountain bike got stolen while chained to a secure post outside a busy mall.
Never gave any thought to what I wanted next .... but knew that it...
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