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Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

Nicke71, that is a superb looking bike! I always...

Nicke71, that is a superb looking bike! I always liked the Seven Ti bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

It's been some time - I rode quite a few miles...

It's been some time - I rode quite a few miles and no more broken batteries. Just had to set the record straight. If that was it (the 2 broken batteries) - I am fine with Sram. Knock on wood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,746
Views: 343,903
Posted By Boerd

I have a saddle, Fizik Antares R3 Versus EVO,...

I have a saddle, Fizik Antares R3 Versus EVO, regular 275x142mm Kium Black - like new.
I'd like to donate it to someone.
The pickup is for Walnut Creek only - in person. PM me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,746
Views: 343,903
Posted By Boerd

I have a Moots Layback Cinch, Titanium, 30.90,...

I have a Moots Layback Cinch, Titanium, 30.90, 15mm setback. The seatpost was cut by me to 28cm so it is not that long.
I'd like to donate it to someone (it was 350$ new).
The pickup is for Walnut...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,959
Posted By Boerd

Just buy one of each :). And we want pictures!

Just buy one of each :). And we want pictures!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

The pump on that frame looks bad-ass. I approve...

The pump on that frame looks bad-ass. I approve of your bike :). Seven does Ti proud.
One question: How are the Astral wheels? (I think they are Astral).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

The seat collar seems to be ORA / MIT. All Ti,...

The seat collar seems to be ORA / MIT. All Ti, including the screw.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

Sigh. I put Park Tool paste and forgot to cleanup...

Sigh. I put Park Tool paste and forgot to cleanup it before putting the collar. Just cleaned that up. Good eyes!
The seat tube has 4 cutouts that can be seen depending on the angle you look from; I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

I have a Moots - all Ti - stem, seat post, water...

I have a Moots - all Ti - stem, seat post, water bottle cages, the whole nine yards. The fork is a skinny Enve and it all looks nice imo. A skinny front-end for Moots.
Now, for the Passoni, the head...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

According to Passoni, the headtube, bottom...

According to Passoni, the headtube, bottom bracket and dropout shells are Ti 5, the rest is Ti 9:

Tubes: Titanium grade 9 (3Al/2,5V) with different thicknesses, drawn and strengthened. Titanium...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

The build is stiff. Love it. Very different...

The build is stiff. Love it. Very different compared to the Moots RSL - which is what I intended. A bit more stable at high speed. It feels connected to the road in a visceral way. It definitely puts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,966
Posted By Boerd

I highly recommend:...

I highly recommend: https://www.parktool.com/product/supergrip-carbon-and-alloy-assembly-compound-sac-2
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

It feels stiffer than the Moots RSL. I like they...

It feels stiffer than the Moots RSL. I like they are different. The setups are also different with Passoni's fork being stiffer and thicker than the Enve I have on Moots. Passoni's bottom bracket and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

I like the XCR and Spirit frames a lot.

I like the XCR and Spirit frames a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

What you say makes sense.. However, take a second...

What you say makes sense.. However, take a second look at the headtube. It's thick and it's long (16.8 cm). The Ti stems I found are too skinny and would emphasize the headtube's size and thickness...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

This is my 3rd Ti bike. Tried carbon several...

This is my 3rd Ti bike. Tried carbon several times and still prefer Ti. I was supposed to get a Dassi Interceptor but it is so stiff even people used to carbon notice it. So I got the Passoni.
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

The craftsmanship on this bike is amazing. When...

The craftsmanship on this bike is amazing. When you get close you understand why it takes 40 hours for a finish like this. However - it is easy to smudge / leave fingerprints. I thought the satin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

The seatpost is Ti.

The seatpost is Ti.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

It is finished

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,564
Posted By Boerd

Materials fail at a much lower rate than we make...

Materials fail at a much lower rate than we make mistakes in bike maintenance, handling, etc. It would more useful to get a list of most common human errors that cause bike accidents rather than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 09:59 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,083
Posted By Boerd

Cyclist = someone who bikes in cycles

Cyclist = someone who bikes in cycles
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

Every time I buy a new one I am convinced it is...

Every time I buy a new one I am convinced it is the ultimate bike; the last I could ever want. I should know better by now.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

This will go the SRAM AXS 2 route. I love the...

This will go the SRAM AXS 2 route. I love the wireless snifters.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,025
Posted By Boerd

Work in progress: ...

Work in progress:

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,564
Posted By Boerd

I cracked one carbon fork (Enve) on my Moots....

I cracked one carbon fork (Enve) on my Moots. Discovered the crack while cleaning up my bike. Enve replaced it in under warranty. I mainly ride on Diablo (East Bay, California).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,062
Posted By Boerd

New Passoni Titanio

In March I ordered a Passoni through WrenchScience in Berkley. Yesterday the frame has arrived. Below are a few pictures of the frame. The times we live in are crazy; the frame was stuck at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By Boerd

Hed Belgium Plus

Hed Belgium Plus
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,754
Posted By Boerd

A Moots RSL and a Passoni Top Force. And I tried...

A Moots RSL and a Passoni Top Force. And I tried very hard to buy carbon bikes. I always end up with another Ti bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By Boerd

LOL - I ended up ordering a Passoni Top Force....

LOL - I ended up ordering a Passoni Top Force. When I got the Moots I started by looking at a Trek Madone; somehow I always end up with Ti.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By Boerd

I have a bit more data from Dassi. The bottom...

I have a bit more data from Dassi. The bottom bracket in the frame is "Aerospace grade alloy. Machined in two interlocking halves and bonded in". My size for the Dassi would be a 54.
The geometry of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-20, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By Boerd

Will think about it :foo:... The Moots RSL is a...

Will think about it :foo:... The Moots RSL is a fantastic bike - for me it is the perfect bike. I just figured if I ever want a carbon bike then Dassi looks novel and the company seems to be legit -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By Boerd

Dassi Interceptor vs Crumpton

My bike is an RSL Moots and I would like to also have a carbon bike. I am looking into the Dassi Interceptor (https://dassi.com/product-range/interceptor-graphene) and wonder if anyone around has...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,298
Posted By Boerd

Ended up buying the Effetto Mariposa PRO - 2 of...

Ended up buying the Effetto Mariposa PRO - 2 of them 2-16 and 10-60. Love them!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

I noticed that the lower wing of the battery...

I noticed that the lower wing of the battery didn't come out when I took out the battery to charge it :( How does this happen? It beats me. I wish I knew.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

Update: as expected, Sram sent me a replacement....

Update: as expected, Sram sent me a replacement. At least they stand by their product.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

For a bit I thought maybe I should go mechanical...

For a bit I thought maybe I should go mechanical again... but electronic shifting is so addictive. I just have to put up with these batteries breaking down on me :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

Another battery is broken. 55$ batteries and they...

Another battery is broken. 55$ batteries and they are cheap and crappy. I will try to see if SRAM replaces it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

Update: took the battery to the local Sports...

Update: took the battery to the local Sports Basement and they contacted SRAM. No hassle - the replacement battery is coming next week. SRAM customer service seems fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

Maybe I didn't clip it in correctly or I forced...

Maybe I didn't clip it in correctly or I forced it; that is a possibility (I like to believe I clipped in correctly but...).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 10:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

I ride on less than smooth roads - California...

I ride on less than smooth roads - California roads aren't exactly the best. I was speculating that higher speed downhill Diablo (on less than ideal road) may have contributed to the failure. One may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

When batteries break during normal use it isn't a...

When batteries break during normal use it isn't a speculation to say it is a poor design. Even if it works for many / most - it is failing for some. Nobody said it's unusable or catastrophic - just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

When batteries crack / break during normal use...

When batteries crack / break during normal use there is a problem - there is no wild speculation there. Otherwise my bike or my riding must be at fault - though I find that harder to believe.
Why is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

It's got nothing to do with dropping. Just a poor...

It's got nothing to do with dropping. Just a poor design - probably the clamping was implemented to be "good enough / for most cases". I am curious if it is the riding I do or it was just a faulty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

I know - it's either a design problem or a...

I know - it's either a design problem or a battery QA problem... Which is a shame given one battery is 42$ and the Etap isn't cheap either. These days it is all about "good enough".
The problem is I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

:) You must be psychic. I ordered one but...

:) You must be psychic. I ordered one but couldn't find 1 or 2 days delivery on Amazon... It arrives Thursday. 1st world drama! And it's 42$ - kind of pricey if you ask me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-19, 04:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

Which is why I should have bought from LBS not...

Which is why I should have bought from LBS not some another town shop. Lesson learned.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

Thank you guys - reassuring to hear this must...

Thank you guys - reassuring to hear this must have been some accident. I love the Etap otherwise. Let's see what Sram says. I sent them a picture.
After a bit more searching it looks like this is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,370
Posted By Boerd

SRAM Red Etap reliability - cracked battery

I have a Sram Red Etap on my better bike - about 6 months old. Today, when I took out the batteries to recharge them I see that one of them is chipped / cracked.
Makes me think it was a mistake to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,019
Posted By Boerd

Give me a bike lane to work - I'll buy my own...

Give me a bike lane to work - I'll buy my own commuter bike.
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