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Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By flx100

In the same boat - but i got this from amazon and...

In the same boat - but i got this from amazon and it feels very similar. - i haven't wrapped it yet, but it has the same suede texture....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,107
Posted By flx100

I just want to confirm this - i have the same...

I just want to confirm this - i have the same experience. This parallel alignment is super important for proper front shifts, and yes, check again after tightening as it will have moved.
I also have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,896
Posted By flx100

I would recommend Standert. https://standert.de/...

I would recommend Standert. https://standert.de/ I bought the Triebwerk Disc with Force AXS and upgraded to the HUNT Carbon wheels for $4600 shipped. If you go with the regular wheels it will fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By flx100

that’s somewhat of a relief. Thank you!

that’s somewhat of a relief. Thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By flx100

LOOK Keo Blade Carbon ceramic bearing sound

Hi!
I had a set of these with titanium spindle. After about 8 months the bearings sounded loud and dry and the left one made a little 'click' on every rotation. Took them off, and rotating the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,837
Posted By flx100

i had the HUNT Carbon 30 Aeros (same hubs), i...

i had the HUNT Carbon 30 Aeros (same hubs), i rode them for a year, and was very happy with them!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,837
Posted By flx100

I ws just about to post the same question...

I ws just about to post the same question (almost)
Looking for climbing wheels with the following requirements:
1. Disc brake w thru axle. 2. NOT hookless 3. Sub 1350g 4. Sub $3000
I found the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,365
Posted By flx100

It's really an alignment issue, i'm pretty sure....

It's really an alignment issue, i'm pretty sure. What i normally do, is loosening the calipers, then sliding a thin card (a thin business card or index card) between the pad and rotor on either side,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,365
Posted By flx100

SRAM's video instruction on bleed procedure ends...

SRAM's video instruction on bleed procedure ends with pressing the DOT fluid back and forth and finally adding a bit more pressure at the lever. I have done this procedure a few times, and the brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By flx100

thanks so much for the help

thanks so much for the help
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By flx100

Mundialita! Thank you so much! Yes, i see...

Mundialita! Thank you so much!
Yes, i see multiple spellings. Is it this one? Looks like it's made by Selle Italia Munditalia burgundy sued saddle (NOS/NIB) | velociao...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By flx100

Interesting! I would love to know the name if...

Interesting!
I would love to know the name if you happen to find out. And I forgot about the Unicanitor! Do you think the Unicanitor might have the same forward position?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By flx100

Thanks - yeah i know, the 0-setback seatpost...

Thanks - yeah i know, the 0-setback seatpost makes up for the slack ST angle, and gives me a good position relative to the BB. So all good there - i just would really like to use that Ti seatpost -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By flx100

Sure; h ...

Sure;
h
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x628/tommasini_pista_38532_63_9a06027dd6a925aee1d3f3a6a5f09a563d3a895b.jpg

Since the picture was taken, i replaced the 90mm stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By flx100

Italian saddles - which sit furthest forward?

Hey!
I have a nice mid-70's Tommasini track bike - however the seat tube angle is very slack. I have a Chorus Titanium seatpost i'd like to use, with quite a bit of setback. It's hard to find...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By flx100

Thanks for the replies! I spent some more...

Thanks for the replies!

I spent some more time adjusting with a tad thicker paper on one side of the rotor than the other - that worked out in the end.
I have another bike with Force AXS, that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By flx100

SRAM disc brake rubbing - need bleeding?

I recently built up a 2020 Supersix evo HM with a new SRAM Red group. (First generation monoblock calipers). I obviously cut the brake hoses for the internal routing and installed new barbs, etc. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,603
Posted By flx100

Also, when we say "carbon" isn't that plastic...

Also, when we say "carbon" isn't that plastic too? Strands of polyacrylonitrile, a polymer resin (plastic) inside epoxy resin (plastic)

(i know i'm being slightly sarcastic)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,895
Posted By flx100

There's also this:...

There's also this: https://www.extralite.com/Products/HyperStem%201.25.htm

Very bling.

They ship to India, it seems
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,708
Posted By flx100

When I was choosing drivetrain for my bike I was...

When I was choosing drivetrain for my bike I was considering Chorus 12, but ended with Force. Some days i regret it, but the grass is always greener..
I'm no expert, but I read somewhere that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,708
Posted By flx100

Here are my thoughts on Force AXS. I have had it...

Here are my thoughts on Force AXS. I have had it for 7 months - a little over 5000 km.

Pros:
- When set up properly, it shifts very smooth.
- No wires is obviously great
- Easy to manage...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By flx100

Oh, and finally, i should say, i'm not super...

Oh, and finally, i should say, i'm not super heavy. I weigh 76kg and i pump the rear tire to 100psi.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By flx100

Thanks for the great input. I agree with the...

Thanks for the great input.
I agree with the theory that a tube can't simply blow inside a tire. It must have 'gotten out', so to speak.
I think in my case, one of two things happened:
1. This...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By flx100

I also want to note, that i'm really hoping i can...

I also want to note, that i'm really hoping i can get some assurance that it must have been bad installation that did it - and not the tire/rim combination. I really like Veloflex: Great tires -...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By flx100

I should have specified, i did not reuse the...

I should have specified, i did not reuse the tire.

The HUNT rims have a hooked side, and they have the little notches to 'hold' tubeless tires. They make the tires (also non-tubeless) snap into...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By flx100

Veloflex Corsa EVO 25mm tire blowout on wide rims

Tire blew off the rear rim - second time this summer.
Both instances have been the new Veloflex Corsa EVO 25mm on HUNT carbon disc wheels - internal width of 19mm. Both have been AFTER riding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By flx100

Old thread, but i can confirm the combination...

Old thread, but i can confirm the combination you're describing works.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,531
Posted By flx100

UPDATE The Force AXS crank arms ARE compatible...

UPDATE
The Force AXS crank arms ARE compatible with the Quarq DZERO dub power meter. I installed them and it worked fine with the Carbon-TI AXS specific chainrings. Chainline is perfect and all is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,531
Posted By flx100

Wow, thank you for all the great info! Yea, in...

Wow, thank you for all the great info!
Yea, in the meantime i got some info from SRAM - obviously they can't recommend a 'hack' like this, but the person did confirm the chainline should be the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,531
Posted By flx100

Thanks for the reply! Do you happen to know the...

Thanks for the reply! Do you happen to know the reason why I cant use my current arm? The interface is the same. Does it have to do with the way the powermeter measures?
Yes, i have considered...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,531
Posted By flx100

SRAM AXS/QUARQ/chainring compatibility

Hi,
I have Force AXS. (12 speed with flattop chain).
I would like to see if there are alternatives to using Force or Red powermeters, because A: I dont like the plasticy look of Force, and B: I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,846
Posted By flx100

nope

nope
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By flx100

Fair enough! I'm not touching those sprockets....

Fair enough!
I'm not touching those sprockets. But if i happen to come across a vintage STEEL campy 16 tooth sprocket with BSC threading for $150 i might jump on it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,126
Posted By flx100

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/l1007022_432adfa973149a38f3d722c3f7ab5a2971ed55b5.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,648,126
Posted By flx100

beautiful

beautiful
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By flx100

There are bicyclists who are in it just for...

There are bicyclists who are in it just for biking, the fun, the exercise, and then there are bicyclists who are in it for the collector hobby, the aesthetics of, say, vintage Italian steel bikes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By flx100

Happy New Year! so you say Campagnolo...

Happy New Year!
so you say Campagnolo definitely does NOT make track cogs anymore, while the first reply says yes they are legit... which is it? ;)
I personally have a suspicion EAI is making them....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,846
Posted By flx100

here you go! ...

here you go!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/l1007020_daedfe8b75b1a2df65fbe6a3c39feb3f90553806.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-18, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,846
Posted By flx100

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/l1007022_29ef4a48523617d77cdacde01f1be086f16847df.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-30-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By flx100

These Campy sprockets legit?

Are these real campy sprockets?
I was under the impression they didn't make them anymore. Also the font/graphics engraved does not look OG.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-30-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By flx100

That worked. Perfect 42mm chain line with a 107mm...

That worked. Perfect 42mm chain line with a 107mm ISO BB.
Thanks for chiming in.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By flx100

Also, I asked Track Supermarket about the...

Also, I asked Track Supermarket about the Sugino75 with cartridge bearings - they say that although the specs say 109mm, it is in fact 111mm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By flx100

Thanks - retro gression had a NOS MICHE Primato...

Thanks - retro gression had a NOS MICHE Primato 107mm ISO so i ordered that - 107 ISO should technically be the correct length to achieve the perfect chainline. I will post the result after i install.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By flx100

Thank you - however it says on Sugino's website...

Thank you - however it says on Sugino's website and in the installation pdf that it's a special taper, only for Sugino75 cranks. - Not compatible with either ISO or JIS.

can't post link as i don't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,693
Posted By flx100

BB for Sugino Mighty Competition

I have a 70's Sugino Mighty Competition crankset currently mounted on a Campy Pista BB - 111mm. The chainline with this setup is around 44.5mm, which is 2.5 mm too for out. - I have Dura Ace hubs,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-18, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,185
Posted By flx100

Those track ends are same on my '99 Waterford...

Those track ends are same on my '99 Waterford 1700.
Can't post link, but it's the one on PedalRoom that has been repainted grey by Ben Falcon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,318
Posted By flx100

thank you!

thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-18, 08:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,318
Posted By flx100

Love all the historical facts, but .. ball size...

Love all the historical facts, but ..
ball size and amount? ;)

thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,318
Posted By flx100

Resurrecting this thread - so the "regular"...

Resurrecting this thread - so the "regular" Record pedals use 5/32 balls - 12 per bearing for a total of 48. (or so i read somewhere, please confirm?)

But what size balls and how many for the...
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