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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,593
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

It isn't a classic, yet. But it has been mine...

It isn't a classic, yet.
But it has been mine since new 17 years ago and the frame fits me perfectly.
So I had to put some money into it and here is the results....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

DOOOn't Get me Started!!! :lol: :troll: :lol:...

DOOOn't Get me Started!!! :lol: :troll: :lol: that was a good one. I won't even correct my mistake!


The fun part is that after the original front DR failed - I took it to the shop cause I did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

"Symptoms suggest that your cable is attached in...

"Symptoms suggest that your cable is attached in a way that is reducing the leverage so you have to put too much force on it."

AeroGut, can you explain this a bit more? I am just seeing a simple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

OK... That Ah -HA moment turned into another...

OK... That Ah -HA moment turned into another Ah-Sh1t! moment.
It is working on the rack right now but I have lost faith in it working on the road.
Here is what I have learned - from all of these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

No Idea where the color came from. I just know it...

No Idea where the color came from. I just know it was a good price on a bike that fit my frame on the day I had the urge. I do know that the Brava's were built in Taiwan and they really did a sh1tty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,812
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

Strange but fun thread. I find many responses...

Strange but fun thread.
I find many responses to be very humerus!
☺️
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20220909_160126_26bedb9e2069e9475c2e9333e61468c02f77c21a.jpg
Getting better. Staring back slow since I am pushin' 70 Longest ride so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

... So I grabbed the gear, including the black...

... So I grabbed the gear, including the black gloves I had been using 18 years ago...

:notamused: ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

Much Better! ...

Much Better!
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

So I start to work! ...

So I start to work!
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

funny stuff

Bike has been hanging in shed for 18 years. All my accessories in a Tupperware box.
So I get the urge, find the time and ..first thing is to clean up that ugly bar wrap job that came from Taiwan.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

"use the set-up block or a 5mm Allen key to hold...

"use the set-up block or a 5mm Allen key to hold the FD pivot out midway between the granny and the middle ring."

This is another "ah-HA" moment!
Referring to the history .. I had a shop install...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-27-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

Really?

I am trying to post text only....
I keep hitting the "can't upload photo till after 10 post" wall.
com'on guys.
Fix your algorithms.
Forum: Introductions
09-27-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

got one emoji right 😳

got one emoji right
😳
Forum: Introductions
09-27-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

Thanks to all! Soon as I am out of the super...

Thanks to all!
Soon as I am out of the super secret double probation I will share a picture of the lone .. one, only ... (😢).. solitaire bicycle.
😄
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

After I am out of super secret double...

After I am out of super secret double probation...I will post supporting photos
😑
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

yep, the op was hit with the "first 24 hrs"...

yep, the op was hit with the "first 24 hrs" limit.
I have gone through the learning curve with all mention so far. It is a 3x but not home to confirm but 9o% sure it is a fd-r3030.
I am using the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

I think you have hit it square on the head. The...

I think you have hit it square on the head. The generation as purchased was a 3×8 and next came the 3×9 so there it is.
thank you for that.
What 2 do is yet to come.
Forum: Introductions
09-25-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

Desire to stay healthy and vital. And have fun...

Desire to stay healthy and vital. And have fun while doing it.
last pastime was messing with old land rovers.
This will be easier, healthier and much much cheaper.
☺️
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,180
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

Do I spy McIntosh? and a Les Paul? you must have...

Do I spy McIntosh? and a Les Paul? you must have Klipsch speakers with that set up but I don't recognize them. The bikes can wait lets hear some music!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,351
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

How hard do I fight this issue b4 I change everything?

Issue ..

on a 2003 Bianchi Brava with Sora gearset.. front derailleur failed after 980 miles and a next generation Sora was installed.(3X)

Never been the same since.

The newer generation...
Forum: Introductions
09-24-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By BianchiBravaUS

newbie-oldfurt

Oxymoron right?
Hello from the beautiful Ozarks!
Have a bike that has been hanging in the shed for almost 18 years. Bout time I get it out.
At 68 YO I will be getting back into things a bit...
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