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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-16, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

Anyone else? Op updated with further info

Anyone else?
Op updated with further info
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-16, 01:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

I've done a fair bit more digging, and have found...

I've done a fair bit more digging, and have found out a few little tid bits.

-In the late 80s / Early 90s they went to English thread BB's
-Pogliaghi often made frames for Basso and vice versa....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

I'll nab some more pics of the "repaired" area as...

I'll nab some more pics of the "repaired" area as soon as I'm able to. It's off getting media blasted now so hopefully it will reveal any further defects.




It has two sets of biddon bosses,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-16, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

Yeah, definitely a very average repair. Frame was...

Yeah, definitely a very average repair. Frame was a freebie so not complaining!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-16, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

I'm also prepared to accept the fact that it...

I'm also prepared to accept the fact that it might be a nice old frame with a nice tubeset (of some description) but with no inherrent history of value; I just want to buy the "right" decal kit for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

That makes more sense actually, because the...

That makes more sense actually, because the dropouts on the fork are not stamped columbus so perhaps they are a later addition to the frame-i.e. whenever it was repainted and stickered up as a basso.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-16, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Posted By Braden1550

Please help I.D. this frame-Cinelli lugs, Columbus

Hi Guys;

I'm desperately trying to identify this frame.

First, here's what I know:

- English BB
- Columbus Dropouts
- Reynolds 531 Fork (stamped into fork steerer, not original fork)...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-11, 03:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,149
Posted By Braden1550

The best saddle I have ever ridden was a cheapo...

The best saddle I have ever ridden was a cheapo Specialized Phenom. Doesn't match the bike, though
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-11, 03:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,652
Posted By Braden1550

gotta be kidding me! Although in Aus the frame...

gotta be kidding me! Although in Aus the frame retails for $8800 and our $ is a bit better than the USD right now..So maybe exceeds their classification bracket.

I've got a Dogma with SR11. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-11, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,946
Posted By Braden1550

That's easy so long as it's not the newest gen...

That's easy so long as it's not the newest gen athena, then the body isn't compatible.

@Mashoff
You're probably a much better mechanic than you assume then. I didn't say it was hard..more that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-11, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,946
Posted By Braden1550

We're talking a tiny fraction of alignment with...

We're talking a tiny fraction of alignment with the FD on campy, and that does make all the difference. The upside to campy is that when it's actually dialled in, it's amazing. But it's not like...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,946
Posted By Braden1550

Every Campy bike I build up at work is built to...

Every Campy bike I build up at work is built to the correct spec-3 clicks up and 2 down, giving it 1 trim position in the Big Ring.

It should be noted that when correctly aligned you can run in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-11, 04:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,640
Posted By Braden1550

Nothing to it. It's not that hard. It's not hard...

Nothing to it. It's not that hard. It's not hard to glue properly either. lol
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 729
Posted By Braden1550

Truth be told-modern systems do not need toe in....

Truth be told-modern systems do not need toe in. If you need to toe in your pads to stop some kind of noise. You are addressing the symptoms, not the problem at heart.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-11, 07:02 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,536
Posted By Braden1550

Still got that kidney for sale, and a chunk of...

Still got that kidney for sale, and a chunk of liver too. Send me a message for my blood type.

I'm not going to line up like a "bunch of lemmings" I'm going to be first in line, dammit!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-11, 05:06 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,536
Posted By Braden1550

I was about to sell the mechanical parts of my...

I was about to sell the mechanical parts of my super record groupset to get a SR Eps system, however I realised I'd have to drill holes in my Dogma 60.1 frame.

So I'm just going to have to sell a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,661
Posted By Braden1550

True, and I have heard claims of 1938 grams.

True, and I have heard claims of 1938 grams.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 05:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,680
Posted By Braden1550

You can have your cake and eat it in this...

You can have your cake and eat it in this scenario, but if you don't know how to bake a cake...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 04:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,446
Posted By Braden1550

I bought something online from another country...

I bought something online from another country cheap, circumventing my countries tax and contributing to the already stuffed economy, but hey, I saved a few bucks! OH NOES THE EVIL CORPORATION...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 04:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,705
Posted By Braden1550

How?

How?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 26,892
Posted By Braden1550

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/22158000/ngbbs4d003536...

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/22158000/ngbbs4d003536f1ff7.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-11, 02:41 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 26,892
Posted By Braden1550

I'll admit it was a VERY poor choice of words,...

I'll admit it was a VERY poor choice of words, but I'm standing by my judgement as one of the only people in the 41 with one of these bikes, and a fair degree of experience in the other.

Twice as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-11, 02:43 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 26,892
Posted By Braden1550

I edited your reply for brevity. Go ride a...

I edited your reply for brevity.

Go ride a bike just as comfortable, but twice as efficient.

Then you will understand what I mean.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-11, 06:27 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 26,892
Posted By Braden1550

My Giant cost me..not much. The FP7 cost me...

My Giant cost me..not much.

The FP7 cost me fractionally more.

The Dogma cost me just over twice what the Giant cost me, but it is more than twicethe bike-easily.




Giants Highest...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-11, 04:18 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 26,892
Posted By Braden1550

I had a 2010 Giant TCR Adv. 1. Came from a...

I had a 2010 Giant TCR Adv. 1. Came from a Pinarello F4:13 with 10sp Chorus. Loved the Giant, it was a smoother ride. Preferred the Campag but between chorus 10and ultegra 6700, meh.

Went to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-11, 03:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,000
Posted By Braden1550

Why hasn't some clever electronic genius hacked...

Why hasn't some clever electronic genius hacked Di2 to change the der. movement ratio to suit campy 11sp spacing? Add campy 11sp chain, cassette...ouila

BTW I have 2011 Super Record, came from...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,549
Posted By Braden1550

so why, pray tell, do people think a damn...

so why, pray tell, do people think a damn algorithm is worth anything!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 03:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,549
Posted By Braden1550

Strain gauges or GTFO Algorithms (such as my...

Strain gauges or GTFO

Algorithms (such as my elite superchono fluid trainer) have little to no accuracy...no matter what algorithm or who made it. The closest would be the new system from...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 03:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,570
Posted By Braden1550

Old school knowledge ;)

Old school knowledge ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 03:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,513
Posted By Braden1550

That's a mistake. Contador made a misteak. ...

That's a mistake.
Contador made a misteak.

This is constructive criticism.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,149
Posted By Braden1550

See now, your argument is also plausible-very...

See now, your argument is also plausible-very reasonable, in fact.
BUT
The only "hard facts" in your response are based on internet forums.
I could make the same argument that you don't know...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,149
Posted By Braden1550

I hope nobody tells him his bikes are made in...

I hope nobody tells him his bikes are made in Taiwan by Giant then.
No, I'm not kidding. Were you?

FWIW, and it's been said before, to claim something is "Made in Italy" (Fatta in Italia?) you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 04:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,149
Posted By Braden1550

Quality schwag=Taiwan. This is well known. As...

Quality schwag=Taiwan. This is well known.
As for what you're paying for?
Othewrwise, check this link out. It's an article written with Raoul Luecher of Luechertecknik..a bloke who knows a fair...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 04:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,376
Posted By Braden1550

I've used vintage 2x5, 3x7, 2x9 shimano, 2x10...

I've used vintage 2x5, 3x7, 2x9 shimano, 2x10 shimano,2x10 campy, 2x11 campy, 1x14 rohloff, all at length. Personally my favourite is the 11sp. I do appreciate that extra gear. We are like motors in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-11, 05:25 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,730
Posted By Braden1550

Yes

Yes

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj184/angrymoses/IMAG0983.jpg

My good friends and the ones I trust, obviously.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-11, 02:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,994
Posted By Braden1550

A man after my own heart!

A man after my own heart!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-11, 03:39 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,520
Posted By Braden1550

Achievement(s) Unlocked: 400w

Achievement(s) Unlocked:
400w
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-11, 02:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,092
Posted By Braden1550

Upgrading won't fix the problem if the problem is...

Upgrading won't fix the problem if the problem is incompetent mechanics.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,414
Posted By Braden1550

That does not necessarily indicate that the shop...

That does not necessarily indicate that the shop never had to hand over any money to the bike company/distributor. The shop I work for is a family business that has grown and expanded over 80 odd...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,244
Posted By Braden1550

Hahahahahahahahahahahahhahaaha

Hahahahahahahahahahahahhahaaha
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 03:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,244
Posted By Braden1550

You are illiterate, how can you possibly...

You are illiterate, how can you possibly understand the taxation system and investigative processes behind it?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 02:30 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,414
Posted By Braden1550

75 bones for being an arrogant bastard, wasting...

75 bones for being an arrogant bastard, wasting their time, costing them money, thinking the world "revolves around your chamois" (good one :P )...I could go on.

Old WhiteBelly has it in one. Too...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-11, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,332
Posted By Braden1550

Rookie.

Rookie.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-11, 07:06 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,414
Posted By Braden1550

We all jump down the throats of the LBS over...

We all jump down the throats of the LBS over things like this.

Consider the time involved with serving the prospective customer, discussing various selling points...you know, all the mumbo jumbo...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Posted By Braden1550

Derailer pulley replacement is as far as I'd go....

Derailer pulley replacement is as far as I'd go. Especially in the case of pressed in parallelogram links on a derailer, pushing them in and out again to "overhaul" the derailer in fact will change...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 02:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,503
Posted By Braden1550

Lack of pretension bolt means that the front...

Lack of pretension bolt means that the front derailer flexes more than a cable actuated counterpart (6700). The servo puts a higher load on the derailer than a normal cable system.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-11, 07:42 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 12,178
Posted By Braden1550

Some compelling reasons to ignore generic carbon frames

From CyclingtipsBlog (http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/08/are-all-carbon-bikes-created-equal/)
www.yishunbike.com
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-11, 07:37 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,441
Posted By Braden1550

Even then, even if the numbers were similar, it...

Even then, even if the numbers were similar, it could have more to do with whether or not the neighborhood stray pis5es on your fence on a full moon night or poops on a half moon. You'd need more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,565
Posted By Braden1550

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu3c_VvVELc&list=FL...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu3c_VvVELc&list=FLJSFIJnXwoS-3Wwau9NQ-WA&index=2&feature=plpp
Pinarello
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,503
Posted By Braden1550

I'm gunna pick the DA every time. The Ultegra DI2...

I'm gunna pick the DA every time. The Ultegra DI2 servos are at a different tolerance, consume more power with less accuracy. Battery life is halved. Front shifting is very inferior (a huge selling...
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