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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By santambrogio

Yes, it is easy to buy and replace Ergo Power ...

Yes, it is easy to buy and replace Ergo Power frayed cables, easier than dropping off the bike to a Pro Shop for an undetermined amount of time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By santambrogio

Yes, a cycling OBD like standard is not going to...

Yes, a cycling OBD like standard is not going to happen, but after marked remanufacturing of these components can happen, Home and car remanufactured electronic boars are available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By santambrogio

There is a "anti play" small spring in the...

There is a "anti play" small spring in the parallelogram that broke, it is not listed in the part catalog, it is sold as part of a new parallelogram assembly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By santambrogio

I hope that in time there will be a way to...

I hope that in time there will be a way to diagnose these systems available to us, just like an OBD scanner on cars.

It will take Campy 2-3 weeks to diagnose and likely replace the derailleur...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By santambrogio

Campy SR EPS Goes to the Pro Shop

2020 SR EPs rear derailleur stopped working after about 20,000 miles. Zero setting is not initiating as the interface light is unresponsive as are all the control levers. The play limiting spring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By santambrogio

OK with a dedicated thread - SoCal L'Eroica...

OK with a dedicated thread - SoCal L'Eroica Training rides.

The Mulholland ride is clockwise, I've tried counterclockwise, the paved East climb to dirt Mulholland is 14%, first time I quit and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,242
Posted By santambrogio

So far I've ridden about 3 miles on gravel on the...

So far I've ridden about 3 miles on gravel on the Eroica bike, this and 2 two miles on a newer bike are my only gravel riding experience.

The bike is set up with a 13 - 31 freewheel and a 41...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By santambrogio

The ride up Big Rock was done with a Regina CX 14...

The ride up Big Rock was done with a Regina CX 14 -28, it took moving the wheel in the dropouts. The top pulley is close to the 28 cog, with the wheel close to back of the dropout there is no noise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By santambrogio

I've committed (bought) a used set of Campy...

I've committed (bought) a used set of Campy pedals and toe clips, shoes are laced Lake. The current Look slotted adaptors are plastic, I've got a set of aluminum adaptors to try, they might better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By santambrogio

Straps & Climbing

Yesterday I did my first serious l'Eroica training climb with toe clips and straps, Big Rock, paved 10% to 13%. I kept the straps loose fearing crashing if unable to unclip, this resulted in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By santambrogio

LAX & Ballona Creek Ride

Those were weekday am rides, now toe clip and straps am rides.
I'm looking at RidewithGPS for good local dirt roads to practice for l'Eroica. Kenter Mulholland...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 30,091
Posted By santambrogio

Registered, First l'Eroica!

'23 is my first l'Eroica. The bicycle is a '85 Pinarello Montello that was bought in '92, it has been ridden up to 2003 when I got a new bike. The bike was ridden again im 2020 when the new bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,761
Posted By santambrogio

You are right, I reacted, the prices are half of...

You are right, I reacted, the prices are half of what I wrote.

My first miles on disks were a disappointment, slower descents and weird feel. I'm ok with disks now, but I still get about 4,000...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 960,193
Posted By santambrogio

Yes Montello, '85. Bought used in '92. Built the...

Yes Montello, '85. Bought used in '92. Built the wheels on Mavic MA2's Record hubs. Phil Wood bb, learned a lot about Regina freewheels, currently 13-26. TA chainrings 41 - 52. Lots of fussing with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,761
Posted By santambrogio

I'd like to see rim brakes developed, hydraulic...

I'd like to see rim brakes developed, hydraulic direct mount?

In 10,000 mile in my disk bike i've gone thru four sets of pads at $ 200 per set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 960,193
Posted By santambrogio

Intro

This photo was taken by Rockstore Photos 10 - 15 years ago. The bike is a 2003 Mondonico. I'm planning riding the '23 l'Eroica (on an older bike), so for I've done some paved miles on toe clips and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,449
Posted By santambrogio

2003 Mondonico Foco

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1155x924/mondonico_foco_01_59889bb31ca9c6207fd2862453a08b11854ec8a1.jpg
Built in 2003, on PCH May 2021.
Campy Record 10, Ambrosio rims, Campy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,454
Posted By santambrogio

Old and Old School

Turned 60 this August, so I'm old with an old school bike. Built in 2003, rode through many life events, unemployment, great recession, good jobs, bad jobs, weight gain, weight loss, some centuries,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-16, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 356,026
Posted By santambrogio

2003 Mondonico Bulid & 1985 Pinarallo Montello

Still riding the Modonico (not enough). The motorcycle was never finished.


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-16, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 992,454
Posted By santambrogio

Old Man Old School

57 Y. O. this was bult in 2003.


[url=https://flic.kr/p/69wW4D][img]https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3650/3378351035_c77e9ef7d3_b.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-01-16, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By santambrogio

[url=https://flic.kr/p/69wW4D][img]https://c4.stat...

[url=https://flic.kr/p/69wW4D][img]https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3650/3378351035_c77e9ef7d3_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-16, 01:21 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,420,054
Posted By santambrogio

Custom built in 2003, the moto was never...

Custom built in 2003, the moto was never finished, too many projects.

Trying to focus on cycling, healthier.


https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3544/3378349939_a6fcde666c_b.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-27-16, 01:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By santambrogio

[img]https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3544/3378349939...

[img]https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3544/3378349939_a6fcde666c_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,206
Posted By santambrogio

2003 Mondonico

http://https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8587/16233118714_c4749e3aa1_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qJsYD9)IMG_20131103_120738 (https://flic.kr/p/qJsYD9) by Paolo Sant'Ambrogio...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

Thank for the Cyclops suggestion, it exactly what...

Thank for the Cyclops suggestion, it exactly what I was looking for. At 55 years old and not riding since September I am looking for an easy way to get same daily training. Up until a few years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

True, Saturday it rained and I watched TV. ...

True,

Saturday it rained and I watched TV. Sunday was wet as described above, saw about 3 or 4 cyclists on a 50 mile ride, then again I have not ridden since September.

Wore booties that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

Correction here, never used tubulars, In fact...

Correction here, never used tubulars, In fact when the Pinarello was bought the rims were replaced by Mavic clincher rims. What was fixed is described here:


I have not ridden since September,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-15, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

Thanks, I will will look at the Cyclops, your...

Thanks, I will will look at the Cyclops, your suggestion addresses the original question.

In the end I am trying, after several life difficulties, to reconnect with cycling and positive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-15, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

I have not ridden the Pinarello since 2007, that...

I have not ridden the Pinarello since 2007, that explains the past sense, you can see that the bike has no pedals and tires. Some context needs to explained.

In 1978 I started as a student at a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

There is not a dent, the paint is badly chipped...

There is not a dent, the paint is badly chipped because the frame is all chromed and the paint does not stick well to the chrome. I fantasize about restoring the bike and even bought some new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,753
Posted By santambrogio

'85 Pinarello Montello

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8064068051_36241eca87_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/dhAsu4)2012-10-01 14.12.24 (https://flic.kr/p/dhAsu4) by sant_ambrogio (https://www.flickr.com/people/27699171@N00/)...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-12-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,788
Posted By santambrogio

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8064068051_362...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8181/8064068051_36241eca87_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/dhAsu4)2012-10-01 14.12.24 (https://flic.kr/p/dhAsu4) by sant_ambrogio (https://www.flickr.com/people/27699171@N00/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,050,512
Posted By santambrogio

https://flic.kr/p/dhAsu4

https://flic.kr/p/dhAsu4
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-13-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By santambrogio

"Life has been dictating that I do most of my...

"Life has been dictating that I do most of my riding on a trainer"

Yep, I am 52 yeras old, work these times is difficult, and I do care to stay in shape. Time is limited, question was / is if it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-12-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By santambrogio

What needs to be clarified is that the 4 to 5...

What needs to be clarified is that the 4 to 5 hour are weekend outdoor rides.

Both is best, agreed. But for the same amount of time I found that the rollers 2-1/4" Kreitlers give a better workout...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-12-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By santambrogio

Work allows for 1 hour on the rollers, Saturday...

Work allows for 1 hour on the rollers, Saturday and Sundays allow for a 4 or 5 hour ride.
After loosing 3 months of riding I am trying to regain shape, is there any truth that matabolism stays...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-12-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By santambrogio

1 Hour a Day or 7 Hours on the Weekend?

I have had good results in fitness and weight loss on the rollers one hour a day and less success riding 4 or 5 hour rides during the weekend. Is it better to do an hour a day or to accumulate the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By santambrogio

Weekend or Daily ?

The objective here is to loose weight. I ride Saturdays 60 or 70 miles ans 40 on Sunday, this is not working as far as loosing wt. In the past I did 1 hr. of rollers 4 times a week and that seemend...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By santambrogio

Pic

Even from this far away you can see the chipped paint.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By santambrogio

1985 Pinarello Montello

1985 Pinarello Montello and Campy Super Record complete gruppo, Cinelli stem and bar
new Concor saddle, Mavic MA2 clinchers.

Blue with white panels, the paints is chipped at many ponits, it does...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-27-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By santambrogio

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NqIVR0ONLFQ/RxiXJPvPyVI/...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NqIVR0ONLFQ/RxiXJPvPyVI/AAAAAAAAAWs/bc0lE0Ms0Xw/s400/Zanconato

I am looking for this, like this Zanconato that has an very similar head lug. Loose Screws does not cary...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-26-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By santambrogio

Barrel Adjusters?

Where can I get those nice barrel adjusters that one sees on most custom frames, some are brass, some might be alumimun, and all ahe subtantial metal 'bulbs' for a good grip.

All I find in the...
Forum: Southern California
02-21-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 335
Posted By santambrogio

Solvang Century 2008 For Sale

March 8th, unfurtunetely I cannot partecipate, OD not required at registration at Royal Scandinavian, so you can enter under my name, PayPal OK, discounted from $65 to $40.

Cantact me here or at...
Forum: Southern California
02-20-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By santambrogio

Solvang Century 2008

I am unable to partecipate, if interested plase contact met at santambrogio at verizon dot net for a discounted from $ 65 to $ 40.


Thanks,
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,332
Posted By santambrogio

Did the ride and liked the challange. The 1st...

Did the ride and liked the challange. The 1st hail storm was big, but as a friend pointed out ice does not soak in. The persistent rain that followed was more of a probelm, booties fileld with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-05, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,725
Posted By santambrogio

Rode a steel fork one a bianchi and a Pinarello...

Rode a steel fork one a bianchi and a Pinarello (modello slx) since '87.

Followed thre Reynolds installation torques for the expansion plug and the retainer cap.

It could be that i'm just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-05, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,725
Posted By santambrogio

1" Carbon Steerer Too Flexible

54 cm lugged steel bike, 110 mm stem 20mm spacers max permissible by manufacturer is 26mm (1").

Bike feel vague when descending, wobbles above 45mph, very poor feel when braking into a turn. Used...
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