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Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 354,943
Posted By johzio

https://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/John_Zi...

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,994
Posted By johzio

To add my little experience, the best saddle i...

To add my little experience, the best saddle i had so far is a charge spoon, balanced on every aspect, its so comfy that i didnt needed any time to adapt, plus with one thousand reviews 4,9/5 stars...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-16, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By johzio

spokes length

i am thinking of relacing my front wheel to a snowflake pattern, just for the looks and the experience..., anyway my current spokes are 296mm and laced 2x , what length should i need? ive read...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-16, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 882
Posted By johzio

6600 RD pulleys

I need to change my ultegra 6600 jockey pulleys, the one has its ceramic bearing broken from a crash dont remember if its top or bottom i will change both, but i find available a 6800 set for 15€...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 499
Posted By johzio

Help identifying this pegeuot

Hi, i just got this pegeuot for 150€ it is in very good contition and rides well, intented to use it for commuting but i would like to know any more info like year and frame details, some parts must...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By johzio

Wheelset choice

Hi, i currently have a wheelset at little less than 2000gr w/o qr, mavic open pro and mavic cxp 33 on joytech hubs. They are ok but i would like to try something lighter.
If i choose to build myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,245
Posted By johzio

I am really better by a huge difference on hills...

I am really better by a huge difference on hills at 185 cm and 76 kg im normal to lightweight.
But the main reason is i cannot hold a decent cadence on flats especially behind others, i struggle to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-15, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By johzio

Yes colours are beautifull and its like new. ...

Yes colours are beautifull and its like new.
Personally i wouldnt leave it outside even for a moment so i wouldnt carry that lock. But i guess you use it for commuting so you should know better..
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,242
Posted By johzio

Deffenatly hot except for the missing second...

Deffenatly hot except for the missing second bottle cage
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By johzio

My opinion that is based on the bling factor is...

My opinion that is based on the bling factor is to swap with dura ace, you cant go wrong... you could also search for used brifters to complete the set. But seriously if its in excellent contition...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-26-15, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By johzio

question for rollers

Hello, i am somewhat beginner on road cycling around 5 months, by now i do around 180-200 km per week including alot of hills.
as i wont have much time for outside i want to try a trainer, im...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-15, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By johzio

i just tested the wheel to the old fork, but...

i just tested the wheel to the old fork, but before that last answer for marking the axle, and it sits perfect on one side and little off on the other,as i believe that fork is straight , it has to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By johzio

by brake axle, sorry my bad english, i mean the...

by brake axle, sorry my bad english, i mean the bolt that tightens the brake on the fork, anyway the problem is visibke on sides of the fork also.

I havent flipped the wheel on the stand, but i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-15, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By johzio

wheel dishing

i recently build my front wheel with new spokes (old ones were failing), but without any tools like tension meter or dishing tool to check for equal dishing (not sure if this is also a use of it on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,705
Posted By johzio

there is absolutely not worth in any way except...

there is absolutely not worth in any way except that you will get lighter by 25g and your pocket by 50$
I speak from experience as i use to dream for upgrades every night...
For that money a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-15, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By johzio

Yes hubs seem to run smooth, and as you say maybe...

Yes hubs seem to run smooth, and as you say maybe is not worh upgrading for theese rims

Then i would get away with 45€ for sapim race spokes inc nipples
I just have to calculate length for theese...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-15, 05:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By johzio

Yes hubs seem to run smooth, and as you say maybe...

Yes hubs seem to run smooth, and as you say maybe is not worh upgrading for theese rims

Then i would get away with 45€ for sapim race spokes inc nipples, i think i should not risk going for sapim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-15, 02:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By johzio

rebuilding wheel question

I have one back wheel, mavic open pro 32h with (cant say exactly what) single butted sapim spokes, to some joytech hub
and one front wheel, mavic cxp 22 32h same hub and spokes as above,

The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-15, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By johzio

Hmm since the first reply on this post , i...

Hmm since the first reply on this post , i changed the pedals to new one and i forgot to mention it. The noise come clearly from the bb as tightening the arm a little reduces the creaking but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By johzio

ok i changed the chain cleaned the crankset and i...

ok i changed the chain cleaned the crankset and i noticed very little play in bb, the cups are really tight fitted so i tightened the preload bolt till the play is gone but it still make the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,242
Posted By johzio

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z154/Johzio/Mob...

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z154/Johzio/Mobile%20Uploads/20150430_201954.jpg (http://s189.photobucket.com/user/Johzio/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150430_201954.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,242
Posted By johzio

Blends in the backround perfectly, hot

Blends in the backround perfectly, hot
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,060
Posted By johzio

Here is my personal observation: steel frame...

Here is my personal observation:
steel frame with square taper iche team bb a d miche team chainset. Swiched to hollow tech 2 ultegra bb and chainset and felt a huge difference, like i have a much...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By johzio

Upgraded everything, mavic open pro and cxp...

Upgraded everything, mavic open pro and cxp wheels, ultegra 6600 groupset,pinarello carbon forkhttp://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z154/Johzio/Mobile%20Uploads/20150430_201954.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-15, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By johzio

finding where the noise comes from

Ok straight to the problem, i suspect that a clicking-creacking noise comes from the chain at the chainrings, is that possible? it is not strong but i hear it on every pedal stroke except when i...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 875
Posted By johzio

Maybe it is an angle problem, try using a level...

Maybe it is an angle problem, try using a level and if it is pointing down ( even the slightest matters) make it completely flat. If it is flat try nose up only a little bit, 0.5 degree or less, that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By johzio

eddy merckx titanium

I found this used bike Eddy Merckx TITANIUM '2004 - 1000 EUR - Car.gr (http://www.car.gr/classifieds/bicycles/photos/6174028/)
Eddy merckx titanium with record groupset he says its in perfect...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-15, 02:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By johzio

I noticed i didnt answer on the question how to...

I noticed i didnt answer on the question how to tell better wheels apart.
Well you cant really tell the difference unless you have much experience, have ridden alot or you are a mechanic.
My point...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-15, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By johzio

A) good wheels consist of quality hubs and spokes...

A) good wheels consist of quality hubs and spokes they are stiff, that means they transfer the power better to the ground and they are lightweight.
B) stiffer and lighter wheels means better...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-15, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By johzio

i would choose the one with better wheels at...

i would choose the one with better wheels at given money, often manufacturers use low end wheels to keep cost low since most ppl look for other components more, but they are way more important than...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-15, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,389
Posted By johzio

well its just that the bike had campagnolo and i...

well its just that the bike had campagnolo and i had to adapt to that, otherwise its more expensive group than sram and shimano

As for fit yes buying the correct size is one thing and adjusting...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-15, 06:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,389
Posted By johzio

to the previous question of fit, since two bikes...

to the previous question of fit, since two bikes are the same size to you and of similar geometry, then there wont be huge differences in fit between the two, but in any case a small change to saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,389
Posted By johzio

I would like to add my personal experience, when...

I would like to add my personal experience, when i got my current used bike with aggressive geometry it had classic bend (the one with round big hooks) bar and campagnolo shifters, i wanted more flat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By johzio

Thanks for the fast reply ill do as suggested...

Thanks for the fast reply ill do as suggested then and test for clearance issues.
Forum: Introductions
02-15-15, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By johzio

new member

hello there
My name is John and i live in Greece. I love cycling and ive been riding for some years now, some of them as a bike courier, latelyi started training with a road bike and i like it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By johzio

worn chainrings question

Hello mates
I have a miche team triple chainset with aluminium chainrings ive recently installed a new chain after about 1500km the bike is second hand and ive done about 1000 km myself with stock...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By johzio

Yes i love riding it and though its my first road...

Yes i love riding it and though its my first road bike, I can tell the difference to my previous fitness bike. This is more comfortable after 30 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-15, 12:36 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,603
Posted By johzio

My first post here, this is my...

My first post here, this is my bicyclehttp://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah211/John_Ziogas/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150128_080637_zps942f8f43.jpg...
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