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Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,626
Posted By Bobdohm31

I raced and trained on Mich SuperComp HD 23's(no...

I raced and trained on Mich SuperComp HD 23's(no longer made) for years and then went to Vitorria Courier 25's(also,no longer made) and found a HUGE difference. I think it was a combination of tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-05, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By Bobdohm31

Why aren't there many good rims to choose from...

Why aren't there many good rims to choose from today? Do people just buy full wheelsets now? Also, aren't Mavic rims good anymore? I used to ride MA-40's all the time. Then when I got Campy...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By Bobdohm31

Rims to replace my Campy Omega 19's

I've had these Campy Omega clinchers for some time now. The rear has a wicked flat spot in it so I'd like to have my wheels rebuilt. Or if I could find one Omega rim I'd just rebuild the rear wheel....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Posted By Bobdohm31

IRO and Surly

So it seems that most people on this forum recommend IRO over a lot of other fixed gear options. I'm wondering how the Surly Steamroller compares. It costs more than the IRO and usually costs more...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By Bobdohm31

I would need a 56cm cc. I'm thinking about a...

I would need a 56cm cc. I'm thinking about a couple of frames to replace my Casati. One would possibly be a Cannondale and the other, another Casati in either SL, Brain or TSX. I'm not racing anymore...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By Bobdohm31

Thanks, Do you know a good shop to buy a...

Thanks,

Do you know a good shop to buy a CAAD8 frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 739
Posted By Bobdohm31

Cannondale CAAD7 or 8

Where can one buy a new CAAD7 or CAAD8 frame/fork? It seems like all the online shops have just fully built bikes. I'd like to get just the frame and put all my Campy components on it.

Thanks,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Bobdohm31

Cheap Steel Frames? Rossin, Surly?

I think I'm ready to retire my Casati SL frame. I've previously posted that it's been rusting the last few years and I really think it's time for a change if only for the safety factor. Anyway, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-05, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,151
Posted By Bobdohm31

I had a pair of Oakley Heaters for the last 10...

I had a pair of Oakley Heaters for the last 10 years. Yesterday they broke while changing lenses. I called Oakley and they told me to send them the broken frame and 30 bucks and they'll give me a new...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-05, 04:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,572
Posted By Bobdohm31

I wouldn't say heavier is better but I also...

I wouldn't say heavier is better but I also wouldn't say lighter is better. I think if your not racing then a good steel bike built from 631,531,Old Columbus SL,SLX,Neuron or even a basic cromoly...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-05, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,842
Posted By Bobdohm31

also, someone mentioned painting my current SL...

also, someone mentioned painting my current SL frame. I would but I think it may be a bit too rusted out in the BB and TT.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-05, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,842
Posted By Bobdohm31

Thanks for all the input. I thought that Thron...

Thanks for all the input. I thought that Thron was better than SL. So if Thron is a lower quality steel than SL, how does Brain tubing compare to SL and Thron? I'm just trying to get a handle on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-05, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,842
Posted By Bobdohm31

Thron Framesets

I've been continuing my search for a new frame. I came upon Torelli Corsa Strada, Carrera Delphino and TET Cycles(thron tubeset available) all for under 1000 with a fork. All three are made of Thron...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-05, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Bobdohm31

Forgot to mention I would be interested in steeel...

Forgot to mention I would be interested in steeel as opposed to alum or CF.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-05, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By Bobdohm31

New road bike for 1000 to 1300

I've been looking around for a new frame to put my 93 Campy components on. I've been thinking of spending around 1000. Then I started thinking, since I'm not racing and really only want a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bobdohm31

Made in the same shop means made by the same...

Made in the same shop means made by the same people, so you know the quality of the build and paint job will be good. Also, the Fierte says Serotta on the downtube so you know they aren't going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bobdohm31

higherground, Do you have any idea what...

higherground,

Do you have any idea what "Crystal" tubing is? The Colnago is made of it and I think it's Columbus but I don't know what it compares to(SL, SLX,EL-OS?).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bobdohm31

sydney, What makes the CIII so much better...

sydney,

What makes the CIII so much better than the Fierte? They are both made and painted in the same shop by the same people. The only differences are the tube set seat tube on the Fierte is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bobdohm31

So the LBS with the Colnago Crystal hsa it on...

So the LBS with the Colnago Crystal hsa it on sale for 699. That seems like a good price. But then I saw a Serotta Fierte hanging on the wall. It comes with a huge Kestral carbon fork and looks so...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bobdohm31

Considering Gios,Cinelli,Rossin,Colnago

So I'm still looking and considering all sorts of frames to put my Chorus group on this spring. I found these bikes on the web except for the Colnago.

Cinelli Supercorsa built of Neuron $895, ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 08:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,772
Posted By Bobdohm31

galen_52657, That's a good point. My current...

galen_52657,

That's a good point. My current setup is pretty much right in the middle of my Turbomatic saddle. I'm also thinking about a Fizik Arione saddle which has even more fore/aft room....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-04, 08:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,772
Posted By Bobdohm31

A Gunnar with Waterford color costrs an extra...

A Gunnar with Waterford color costrs an extra 125. So the frame is 725, R-22 Waterford steel fork is 250 and the paint is 125. That's 1100 for everthing. I'm also considering the Sport as opposed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-04, 08:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,772
Posted By Bobdohm31

I've been looking around some more and found out...

I've been looking around some more and found out that I can order a Gunnar Roadie with a steel Waterford fork and I can have it painted with Waterford colors. So now the Gunnar is in the running. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-04, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,901
Posted By Bobdohm31

fogrider makes a good point. But what is scandium?

fogrider makes a good point. But what is scandium?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-04, 09:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,772
Posted By Bobdohm31

I'll be spending a $1000 on a frame and fork...

I'll be spending a $1000 on a frame and fork only. I have Chorus components that I will transfer frome my currtent bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-04, 10:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,772
Posted By Bobdohm31

531, I really appreciate your comments. Is...

531,

I really appreciate your comments. Is that a Super Prodigy? That's a sweet looking bike but no steel fork. I must have steel!! ;) I don't know what my problem is I just can't accept CF...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-04, 09:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,772
Posted By Bobdohm31

Gios Frame geometry question

I've been posting a few threads around getting opinions on steel frames and I keep coming back to looking at the Gios compact pro with a steel fork. I checked out the website for specs and I see that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-04, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,901
Posted By Bobdohm31

531Aussie, Your right. This frame has been...

531Aussie,

Your right. This frame has been reliable and fun to ride. I raced it for many years. At the point I was racing I should have probably upgraded to something lighter and stiffer. At this...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-04, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bobdohm31

higherground, I am considering Torelli....

higherground,

I am considering Torelli. Either the Strada or Countach. I'm also looking at Tommasini. A Techno or Sintesi. Those Tommasini's are real nice looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-04, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By Bobdohm31

Torelli Corsa Stada or Countach

Does anyone have experience with these Torelli frames. One is Brain tubing and the other is a proprietary tubing called Nemo/747. I think the Nemo stuff is much better than Brain but I've never riden...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-04, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,901
Posted By Bobdohm31

Brain Tubing: What is it?

Does anyone know what Brain tubing is? Is it just double butted chromoly? How does it compare tyo old SL or SLX? Also, Columbus doesn't make it anymore so what replaced it? I'm looking at a Casati...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-04, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bobdohm31

Well I found a bunch of Casati's at R&A Cycles in...

Well I found a bunch of Casati's at R&A Cycles in NY. That's where I bought mine 14 years ago. I emailed about an SPX model and they were out. They seem to have a lot, so hopefully their website...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-04, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bobdohm31

TheOtherGuy, Yeah the pink is a little tough...

TheOtherGuy,

Yeah the pink is a little tough to take but otherwise anothre nice Casati. What made you buy Casati? I bought mine from R&ACycles mail order because it seemed like a solid basic...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-04, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bobdohm31

Oh man!! That's one sweet looking Casati!! I'm so...

Oh man!! That's one sweet looking Casati!! I'm so envious. Are the components Campy Record?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-04, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bobdohm31

I just thought of something else. The Gunnar...

I just thought of something else. The Gunnar frame is a compact or sloping top tube frame. Is there any advantage to that?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-04, 10:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bobdohm31

New Steel Frame choice

So, I will be buying a frame in the next couple of months. I currently ride a Casati SL and I'm tired of looking at the rusted top tube so I think it will become a repainted fixed gear in the future....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-04, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Posted By Bobdohm31

GRinding in 23 tooth

I have a few problems with my 11 year old bike. I have a Campy Chorus group from 1993. Lately there has been a grinding problem in my 23 tooth gear. It doesn't make a grinding sound but I can feel it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-04, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Bobdohm31

55/Rad, That's an annoying and extreme...

55/Rad,

That's an annoying and extreme interpretation of my post. Also, I didn't say you couldn't care at all about the weight of your gear I said "getting the lightest bike is all that matters"....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-04, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Bobdohm31

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll go with...

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll go with offering 400 or make them throw in a front der. clamp.

53-11Alltheway,

Glad you enjoyed my post. I really meant what I said. Also,what's "Top Gun...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-04, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By Bobdohm31

2003 Lemond Zurich

I found a brand new 2003 Zurich frame at a LBS. It's all 853 tubing with a Lemond carbon fiber fork. They are asking $500 for it including an Aheadset headset. Is that a good deal? I'm thinking of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-04, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 346
Posted By Bobdohm31

Bianchi Eros- Frame only?

I've been checking out the Bianchi website. The road models that they offer as frame only(not from the reparto corsa) are either Alu., Alu./Carbon or steel/carbon. They don't seem to offer the 631...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-04, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,468
Posted By Bobdohm31

New Masi Steel frames

I've been checking these out and they look pretty good. 853 tubing. I know Masi is nit the Masi of yester year but does anyone know where or who makes these frames? And are they any good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-04, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,668
Posted By Bobdohm31

Also, the sticker right under the seat on the...

Also, the sticker right under the seat on the seat tube is blue,white and red. It says, "STARNORD" and under that it says "FABRICATION FRANCAISE".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-04, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,668
Posted By Bobdohm31

So I havd emailed Merckx and asked if earlier...

So I havd emailed Merckx and asked if earlier Merckx bike were made in France. The reply was "NOT AT ALL". So that means I either have a chepie fram that someone slapped decals on or it actually is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-04, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,668
Posted By Bobdohm31

Mine doesn't have the clover leaf on it anywhere...

Mine doesn't have the clover leaf on it anywhere but I'm pretty sure it's not a racing frame. It has a braze-on on the left seat stay for a generator and little rings under the down tube for the wire...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-04, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Bobdohm31

Crank arm length question

I'm 5'10'' with a 32 inch inseam. I've been riding 172.5 cranks for the last 15 years. I'm about to set up an old made in France Eddy Merckx frame that I found at the dump into a fixed gear. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-04, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,668
Posted By Bobdohm31

Well, I stripped down the bike. Everything but...

Well, I stripped down the bike. Everything but the bb bracket and cranks is out. I plan to use it as a fixed gear bike. I live near Boston and Harris Cyclery seems to have everything I would need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-04, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,668
Posted By Bobdohm31

Found Eddy Merckx bike at dump

I found an Eddy Merckx bike at the dump this past weekend. It's a touring bike that says Fabricated in France on the seat tube. It has quite a few braze-ons. It also has fenders, a light with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 01:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,874
Posted By Bobdohm31

55/RAD, Should I interpret your sarcasm as...

55/RAD,

Should I interpret your sarcasm as fully confident in carbon fiber?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 10:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,874
Posted By Bobdohm31

How durable is carbon fiber?

So I've been looking all over the internet and it seems that carbon fiber is everywhere. From full frames to part of the frame to forks. I'm just curious, since it's been around for a while now does...
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