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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By gkamieneski

Pretty sure those are Ofmega. Bianchi frequently...

Pretty sure those are Ofmega. Bianchi frequently used their components.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By gkamieneski

This is how I always end up doing it, except that...

This is how I always end up doing it, except that I use a JBend spoke to catch the cable. What makes it difficult is that the exit port under the bottom bracket is very narrow. I was hoping to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By gkamieneski

Bianchi Internal Cable Routing

Carbon Bianchi Intenso. I bought some tubing to help in threading the gear cable though the downtube and out the orifice below the bottom bracket however the plastic cable stop in the upper downtube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 17,987
Posted By gkamieneski

Twice got hit with counterfeit KMC X10 chains and...

Twice got hit with counterfeit KMC X10 chains and Amazon provided a refund. As I recall you could tell by the fonts on the packaging and the special grooves on the outer plates. I believe there is an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 944
Posted By gkamieneski

I’m guessing those sticking (no pun ending) with...

I’m guessing those sticking (no pun ending) with electrical tape have yet to try the silicone self fusing tape. Best to secure the wrap with one turn of any type of tape then use the silicone tape as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-20-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 668
Posted By gkamieneski

Niterider sells a seat stay mount.

Niterider sells a seat stay mount.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-08-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 843
Posted By gkamieneski

Although only 850 lumens, I run my Niterider...

Although only 850 lumens, I run my Niterider underneath and they make a quick release mount that helps with charging. I’m sure the same could be accomplished with their brighter headlights.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 690
Posted By gkamieneski

Once you install the 8sp chain I believe you’ll...

Once you install the 8sp chain I believe you’ll like the transmission even more. KMC X8 chain has worked very well for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 669
Posted By gkamieneski

Looks to be a great find. Congrats! Love the...

Looks to be a great find. Congrats!

Love the 8 speed Chorus Ergo. Shifts are always precise and FD pretty much has variable trim. I have it on my Pinarello Gavia TSX and love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 774
Posted By gkamieneski

Make certain that BB is not BSC. Many of them...

Make certain that BB is not BSC. Many of them that mad their way to the US were British thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 544
Posted By gkamieneski

Maybe a contrarian viewpoint. Having snapped...

Maybe a contrarian viewpoint.

Having snapped a chainstay as well as a dropout just like your crack while racing, my advice would be to have a frame builder plug in and braze a new dropout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 413,812
Posted By gkamieneski

Totally disagree with some of the negatives I...

Totally disagree with some of the negatives I read here for Continental glue (can only speak for their aluminum rim version). I used Vittoria's mastic for many years when using Vittoria sewups and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-06-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By gkamieneski

Nope. No fitting 9 cogs on an 8speed Campy free...

Nope. No fitting 9 cogs on an 8speed Campy free hub.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By gkamieneski

As I think more about this, I would agree. If the...

As I think more about this, I would agree. If the entry ports are also cable stops (most likely) there will not be a means of cable liner extending out of the ports.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By gkamieneski

If this works so well, why not leave the liner in...

If this works so well, why not leave the liner in place for the "next" time?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By gkamieneski

Seems Jagwire offers the black liner in 30m but...

Seems Jagwire offers the black liner in 30m but also offers a "Slick Lube" version in white, smaller quantities for Nokon or Elite Link systems. Do I need the better liner? Either way, I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 567
Posted By gkamieneski

Internal Cable Replacment

I usually find myself fishing for my cables when I replace internal brake and shifter cables and it usually involves a lot of drama.

I know it's recommended to use cable liner tubing instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Posted By gkamieneski

Looking through my catalogs from '89 to '91, I...

Looking through my catalogs from '89 to '91, I see the threaded holes in all Mondial, Superleggera and Giro frames. I also think I see them with the Campione D'Italia models. I had one from this era...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Posted By gkamieneski

Looks like a Gippieme dropout Bianchi would use,...

Looks like a Gippieme dropout Bianchi would use, and would be for attaching a rear rack.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,315
Posted By gkamieneski

Is it just me, or does anyone else miss the days...

Is it just me, or does anyone else miss the days when that bicycle was nearly the best money could buy? Many of us raced on models just like it.

Oh, and yes, lower that stem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,992
Posted By gkamieneski

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1121_e85dff06d2fedda31607425cf9d0b49dd38bee03.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By gkamieneski

Had one in Celeste. Model name was Bianchi SBX....

Had one in Celeste. Model name was Bianchi SBX. My understanding was that this was made with Columbus SLX tubing to Bianchi specifications.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By gkamieneski

Yes, they have almost every fastener available...

Yes, they have almost every fastener available but nothing resembling a stem bolt. I even once purchased an item from them that allowed me to fix a bottle boss on a carbon downtube.

Turns out my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By gkamieneski

I wouldn't say I misidentified the needed bolts....

I wouldn't say I misidentified the needed bolts. Yes I focused on the tool needed and indeed they are M5 bolts for the most part, however the bolts securing the KAlloy stem to the steerer appear to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-12-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By gkamieneski

Yes. I remember him punching out a rider in a...

Yes. I remember him punching out a rider in a sprint. Believe it was a North American race too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By gkamieneski

That’s the one! Nice change having a tool fit 2...

That’s the one! Nice change having a tool fit 2 purposes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By gkamieneski

I do think stainless may be the road to go. Just...

I do think stainless may be the road to go. Just difficult getting the same size and shape bolts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By gkamieneski

Rusting Stem Hardware

Cycling the seacoast is great, but the downside is the salty sea air. We have stem hardware rusting on our bicycles. How easy is it to find replacement bolts for the steering tube interface as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,222
Posted By gkamieneski

Back in the day I believe Suntour sourced DID...

Back in the day I believe Suntour sourced DID chains for their drivetrains. Don’t know if they are even still in business.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By gkamieneski

Mine is a 2014 Bianchi and I know Bianchi Italy...

Mine is a 2014 Bianchi and I know Bianchi Italy produced a similar warning document to Trek’s. I use a FSA SL/K stem and never noticed a gap where stem meets spacer. I do notice that the conical...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By gkamieneski

Yes, mine is not a Trek but it was Trek's warning...

Yes, mine is not a Trek but it was Trek's warning that has caused me pause.

"Below the stem on all steerers
Always place at least one 5mm spacer below the stem. This spacer is in addition to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By gkamieneski

CF Steerer - 5mm Spacer Redux

A few years back when I was setting up the front end on a new CF road bike, there were very clear warnings from almost every manufacturer that carbon fiber steerer tubes required 5mm spacers above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 413,812
Posted By gkamieneski

Amazon has been in the news a lot lately for how...

Amazon has been in the news a lot lately for how they are having to deal with counterfeit goods. I had an issue with several fake KMC X10 chains, and like you, Amazon made good and refunded me, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By gkamieneski

I am sure many mechanics here will tell you that...

I am sure many mechanics here will tell you that the most reliable method is using a 12 inch ruler, but I have had good luck with Park’s latest chain checker, the CC-4. I too had a CC-2 Park Chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,700
Posted By gkamieneski

Most important, and not yet mentioned, make sure...

Most important, and not yet mentioned, make sure the front roller is adjusted to fit the wheelbase of your bicycle. The center point (axle) of your front wheel must be slightly behind the center...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,432
Posted By gkamieneski

Sidis have changed a lot the last few years. I...

Sidis have changed a lot the last few years. I have narrow feet and used to buy their 45S Genius shoe. The S designation equates to narrow in Italian.

No longer do they make the narrow lasted “S”...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 527
Posted By gkamieneski

Except somebody went to the trouble of...

Except somebody went to the trouble of counterfeiting $29 10 speed KMC chains. Go figure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 413,812
Posted By gkamieneski

Glad to hear. Be careful until then. What model...

Glad to hear. Be careful until then. What model Tommasini is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 413,812
Posted By gkamieneski

Are you really running 40mm of spacers under your...

Are you really running 40mm of spacers under your stem on that carbon steerer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 437
Posted By gkamieneski

fwiw, I’m pretty sure 3M no longer even makes...

fwiw, I’m pretty sure 3M no longer even makes FasTak which was an automotive trim adhesive. Too bad as it worked well for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By gkamieneski

So I think you would agree that with a standard...

So I think you would agree that with a standard 12mm nipple, the 12mm is from the "top of the nipple's head (or base)" to the end of the small square shape towards the hub A nipple with the extension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By gkamieneski

All good points, but I really am trying to figure...

All good points, but I really am trying to figure out how DT Swiss measure their Standard and Squorx nipples in order order the right ones.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By gkamieneski

DT Swiss Nipple Length Measure

O.K. I got my answer as to how DT Swiss Straight Pull Spokes are measured, but now I need to know how they measure their "standard" nipples and their "Squorx" nipples.

My goal is to rebuild an 18...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,322
Posted By gkamieneski

In my younger days, American department stores...

In my younger days, American department stores often had extensive sporting goods departments. One such store was Jordan Marsh which was later acquired by Macys.

As a youth I recall the were often...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By gkamieneski

I found when I put calipers on the transition...

I found when I put calipers on the transition spot to the hub end of the spoke, I got 1.2mm. So, if I wish to replace these Fulcrum spokes, marked 282, it seems I will need 280-281mm in a DT Swiss...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By gkamieneski

Spoke Length, DT Swiss

I’m considering replacing some Fulcrum bladed straight pull spokes with some DT Swiss Competition straight pull spokes.

The Fulcrums are 282mm and they are measured outside to outside. Does anyone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By gkamieneski

No question the 32 hole front wheel would...

No question the 32 hole front wheel would eliminate this problem, however at my weight (182 lbs) and racing experience one would think I could run some of these lighter wheelsets. Fulcrum Racing 5s ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,198
Posted By gkamieneski

New Rim Brake Wheels

I have had 2 spokes break in my Fulcrum Racing 5 front wheel, and it has prompted me to search for a new alu rim brake wheelset. I have had a couple break in the rear as well, but that doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 470
Posted By gkamieneski

So it’s labeled Campagnolo, but equipped with...

So it’s labeled Campagnolo, but equipped with Sante?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By gkamieneski

I once had a Superbe Pro 7sp drivetrain. I don’t...

I once had a Superbe Pro 7sp drivetrain. I don’t recognize these levers as Superbe Pro and the RD is clearly not Superbe Pro but the first thing I was going to say is that the thumb screw attaching...
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