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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By zastolj

No I forgot to mention they are actually for the...

No I forgot to mention they are actually for the clamp-on version as I have one frame with no braze-ons!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By zastolj

Thank you for your comment, now that you...

Thank you for your comment, now that you mentioned it, I went around my parts bins and found both types. I am not sure anymore which one I have used since I have them all mixed up. But for sure it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By zastolj

Shimano 7-speed DT shifters with broken tabs

Hi all,


So over the years I have accumulated three 7-speed SIS DT shifters; two Light Actions and one 6400.


I was riding with the Light Action one (in the center of the picture) and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,859
Posted By zastolj

Is it just me or does Supacaz tape seem like a...

Is it just me or does Supacaz tape seem like a really overrated, overpriced product? Tried them once years ago and they were nothing special and a hard wrap. To me, easy installation is one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,651
Posted By zastolj

This is odd, the Synapse 51 should be close to...

This is odd, the Synapse 51 should be close to identical to the Optimo 51 fit-wise. Synapse has a 0,2 mm longer reach but even that is probably offset by the much slacker head angle, which brings the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,873
Posted By zastolj

Yes to all of this, I have some experience of...

Yes to all of this, I have some experience of Sora R3000 and R2000 on my own bikes. I grown to hate the long arm derailleurs on these, a bit of a PITA to adjust initially... But other than that they...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By zastolj

This is all true, I guess I'll have to get over...

This is all true, I guess I'll have to get over it. :lol:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By zastolj

Yeah, to me twice a month is just too much...

Yeah, to me twice a month is just too much maintenance since I have too many devices to charge in my life already. I want a more simple life and it does not get much simpler than a magnet and a wire....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By zastolj

Really no reason for a Sigma in particular but...

Really no reason for a Sigma in particular but I'd like a known brand with a history. I've looked a Cateye too but it looks like they have the same issue.

Well maybe it's an issue only in my mind,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By zastolj

Sigma old-school computers with cable ties instead of o-rings

I'm looking at new non-gps odometers for my road bike and I even feel like going wired just for old times sake. I'm scrolling through Sigma's site and looking at the current models and noticed they...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,051
Posted By zastolj

Yeah, that's really the only issue I have. But if...

Yeah, that's really the only issue I have. But if we're honest, if I get dropped because I'm half a second late for a shift, I will deserve it. No one is signing me for a pro team so it's not a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-22, 12:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,465
Posted By zastolj

There are issues with rim-tire interfaces that...

There are issues with rim-tire interfaces that the industry has still not been able to completely solve! There are probably a combination of factors like rim design, different batches of product,...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-25-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,797
Posted By zastolj

My experience with the R3000 shifters is that...

My experience with the R3000 shifters is that they seem like really good quality, solid, durable shifters. I used them last summer for about 900 miles. Ergonomics of the shifter are of course...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,460
Posted By zastolj

Am I the only one thinking this is the reason why...

Am I the only one thinking this is the reason why they wanted a change? I have not seen this discussed much. I really think all the fist shaking was scaring the bike manufacturers away. Just look at...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-22, 04:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,051
Posted By zastolj

Good points. Even though I started cycling and...

Good points. Even though I started cycling and racing much much later, I agree we have changed our perspective on gearing completely. New riders today might have no experience on downtube shifting or...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-22, 01:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,051
Posted By zastolj

This was exactly like my experience with 10 speed...

This was exactly like my experience with 10 speed friction. Did not enjoy it at all since to me friction shifting is all about the lever position. It is easy to get the lever to the same position...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-22, 12:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,051
Posted By zastolj

Wow, first time I hear about actually not letting...

Wow, first time I hear about actually not letting someone race because of dt shifters. Do you know if it was the race organizers or the riders team/club that said so? It´s not against the rules...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,051
Posted By zastolj

Agreed - I have a 11-28 cassette and a 42 small...

Agreed - I have a 11-28 cassette and a 42 small ring. That´s plenty enough for the terrain(the lack of it) here and my fitness situation but I can see it being a problem for many.

Encouraged by...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,051
Posted By zastolj

Downtube shifters in the 2020s

I´m curious to know is there anyone doing or planning to do any semi-serious or competitive group rides, lots of mileage or even racing with downtube shifters in 2022-2023? Not talking about only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-22, 02:52 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,674
Posted By zastolj

I do know pressfit bb:s have technically been...

I do know pressfit bb:s have technically been around for a long time. And I know and admit we have had many bb threaded standards over a longer period, ITA, French, Swiss, English to mention...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,674
Posted By zastolj

Well said, 100% agree with all of this! What...

Well said, 100% agree with all of this! What especially gets me is the proprietary parts and incompatibility issues that have multiplied over the past decade. The claimed advances in technology have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-22, 03:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By zastolj

Oh, dang I forgot about the valve stems. :lol:

Oh, dang I forgot about the valve stems. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-22, 03:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By zastolj

Yeah, I see what you mean. My position on this...

Yeah, I see what you mean. My position on this bike is definitely long and I often find myself on the tops or the ramps. This old frame is really long too even though it´s nominally a small size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 04:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,339
Posted By zastolj

This was posted a couple years ago but it is I...

This was posted a couple years ago but it is I think the best bit of english information there seems to be on the brand Patria WKC. Thank you!

I bought this Patria sports touring frame from Ebay...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 02:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By zastolj

Sorry, should have done that in the first place,...

Sorry, should have done that in the first place, here you go!

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 02:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By zastolj

Good point. I am kind of bending my wrists...

Good point. I am kind of bending my wrists downwards, as if the levers are too low. But I can not move them upwards because then I can not reach the levers from the drops at all. I feel like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By zastolj

Flat transition handlebar causing me personal existential crisis

Hi all,

I recently installed a Zipp Service Course 70 ergo handlebars to my bike because for years I´ve wanted to have that nice flat transition from the bar to the hoods cause I thought they...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,176
Posted By zastolj

I have a couple of pairs from a few years back....

I have a couple of pairs from a few years back. Can't remember the exact model, possibly Leggero. They are best bibs I've ever owned. Not wearing out or breaking apart, very high quality....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-19, 11:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,288
Posted By zastolj

Lever throw (cable pull) is the same but the...

Lever throw (cable pull) is the same but the derailleur moves through the same old 10-speed cog spacing (10s cassettes are still the same as before). So a Tiagra system would not shift an 11s...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,288
Posted By zastolj

Racing with Tiagra

Hi all,

I have this nice alloy frame waiting to be built up. I'm slowly starting training again after a few years off the races. Most of my riding before has been on Ultegra 6600, Campagnolo...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-19, 11:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,760
Posted By zastolj

I thought the whole 'rotational weight' thing was...

I thought the whole 'rotational weight' thing was a myth and it's been busted years ago. I'm too lazy right now to dig up the information.

No I would not spend that much purely for weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-19, 02:36 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,228
Posted By zastolj

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My Ebay purchase I built mostly from parts I had laying around....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-18, 11:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,192
Posted By zastolj

Thanks, the latests posts made me think again. I...

Thanks, the latests posts made me think again. I really have a love/hate relationship with Campagnolo! Their parts are amazing but the incompatibility issues are a bit of a pain.

I like the new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-18, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,192
Posted By zastolj

Thanks all. I think I will give it a try and get...

Thanks all. I think I will give it a try and get the 2018 Centaur shifters and the FD and use them with my old Chorus RD. I have an old Shimano crankset. With some luck it'll work, if not then no big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,192
Posted By zastolj

Not my finest Campagnolo purchase

I recently bought a perfect condition Chorus rear derailleur, thinking I was lucky as I got it cheap. I like nice components but don't want to spend too much money. I've got a nice frame just hanging...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-18, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,702
Posted By zastolj

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

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My Bertin with new bar tape. Next up on the purchase list are new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,731
Posted By zastolj

Oh, yes! These shifters really are much better...

Oh, yes! These shifters really are much better than the old Campys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,731
Posted By zastolj

Thanks, that's interesting! I was not familiar...

Thanks, that's interesting! I was not familiar with Reydel. I'll put it on my list of saddles to try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-18, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,731
Posted By zastolj

Broke a rear spoke last summer on the Bertin...

Broke a rear spoke last summer on the Bertin while sprinting, and ended up rebuilding a new rear wheel. Used new DT spokes and a lightly used high-flange Campagnolo hub and a slightly newer good...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,530
Posted By zastolj

Thanks for the test. Like others have pointed...

Thanks for the test. Like others have pointed out, there are a lot of aspects on your tests that diminish the scientific value of the results. But this test points out fine that on commuting speeds...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,505
Posted By zastolj

DT shifting really is underrated! Good enough for...

DT shifting really is underrated! Good enough for most cyclists. I've even done some racing with them recently and they work fine, as long as the parts are of good quality. Indexing is great, but not...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-17, 09:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,929
Posted By zastolj

Of course, apologies, it was not my intention....

Of course, apologies, it was not my intention. Just wanted to hear different perspectives.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-17, 11:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,929
Posted By zastolj

Anyone else off GPS and Strava?

Just wondering if anyone else shares my feelings. I've been using my old Lezyne Mini for 2-3 years and have had mixed feelings. First of all the battery life just sucks now. I have to recharge it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-16, 12:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,647
Posted By zastolj

Thanks! Exactly, even though I'm too young to...

Thanks! Exactly, even though I'm too young to have even lived back then, I can appreciate the beauty and the fact that they were once top of the line and out of reach to most people. For some reason,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-16, 02:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,647
Posted By zastolj

Ordered the new french Columbus decals from...

Ordered the new french Columbus decals from Cyclomondo. New salmon pads from Kool Stop arrived that fit the campagnolo pad holders. Feels like a major increase in braking power. Still need to redo...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-16, 01:13 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,445
Posted By zastolj

I've used the old Mini gps for a year or so. I...

I've used the old Mini gps for a year or so. I like it as a simple small thing with no unnecessary bells and whistles. The new mini gps is even cheaper than the old one with more features. Only thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-16, 03:52 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,702
Posted By zastolj

Thanks qcpmsame and bertinjim ! :)

Thanks qcpmsame and bertinjim ! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-16, 03:15 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,702
Posted By zastolj

http://i.imgur.com/2RMHPWN.jpg Something...

http://i.imgur.com/2RMHPWN.jpg

Something nice to look at while suffering from a flu this past week.. Having some withdrawal symptoms from cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,207
Posted By zastolj

haha, exactly.

haha, exactly.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-16, 06:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,207
Posted By zastolj

It could be any of those things you mentioned. I...

It could be any of those things you mentioned. I stopped having any issues after I started to use chamois creme. Since then my fit, saddle and shorts have changed many times but I still use it most...
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