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Forum: Framebuilders
12-22-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Replied to your PM Except for the...

Replied to your PM

Except for the obscenities, which I did on purpose trying precisely not to be crass, my mistake, the rest I don't agree on - but as I said, your house, your rules.

Goodbye
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Flat mount anyone? :D I tend to agree with...

Flat mount anyone? :D

I tend to agree with Andy here - if Shimano was prioritizing (or even thinking about) the aftermarket they wouldn't have f***** all of us introducing flat mount, non...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Don't skip it. I ended up testing +ve for COVID...

Don't skip it. I ended up testing +ve for COVID and I'm pretty sure it's Omicron, as I still work remotely most of the time, am vaccinated and always wear a mask in public, so I don't understand...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-15-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Happy to see you're giving the Dean the world...

Happy to see you're giving the Dean the world tour it deserves!
Forum: Framebuilders
12-13-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Agreed - not that I am saying Steve_sr is been...

Agreed - not that I am saying Steve_sr is been pestering John, but I know I've been guilty of wanting stuff done for yesterday and that can be annoying, to say the least - this is a guy in a shed...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-13-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

(303) 530-3091 Mine was just the frame &...

(303) 530-3091

Mine was just the frame & fork, so it was much faster - got it a month ago approx and finished the build last week - and came down with a flu (pending COVID test) during the...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-12-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Hi Steve Try contacting Mara -...

Hi Steve

Try contacting Mara - mara@januscyclegroup.com

She took over when Yo left and she handled the last steps of my order - super nice and super helpful

They have a parts shortage, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

I finally went for the White Industries, hoping...

I finally went for the White Industries, hoping I'll get them delivered soon after Thanksgiving.

I actually bought the BB at backcountry and they forgot to send me the fit kit - thankfully they...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-19-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

Well, the final build is getting delayed - Chris...

Well, the final build is getting delayed - Chris King BB was missing the fit kit and it seems it is not compatible with FSA 386 spindles, or at least I cannot make it go through: so now I am having...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

" Just curious, not critical." :D no worries, not...

" Just curious, not critical." :D no worries, not that I'm very active in forums but I know what you mean - seems a question has turned into a personal attack nowadays

You're right, Shigura is a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

I finally got it and it is freaking awesome - I...

I finally got it and it is freaking awesome - I really like how the frame looks and I really, really think it was totally worth it, both the wait and the price tag.

I have just finished the rough...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-21, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

Mine's in the production queue! Getting excited...

Mine's in the production queue! Getting excited now, maybe a couple of weeks away from my own Dean bike :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,501
Posted By msr_78

Agreed on the above - I actually opened the...

Agreed on the above - I actually opened the account in the 90's too but only started selling stuff a couple of years ago, so I never noticed the uptick on fees, but they were too steep in any case,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-21, 06:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,501
Posted By msr_78

Thanks for the tip, definitely modern stuff, I'll...

Thanks for the tip, definitely modern stuff, I'll check the Paceline forum then!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,501
Posted By msr_78

So any updates on this thread? I used eBay as an...

So any updates on this thread? I used eBay as an outlet for my used parts, pretty successfully I have to say, but they have messed up my account (basically they won't modify the SSN field to US...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-17-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Yeah, he was starting in his new job on Monday,...

Yeah, he was starting in his new job on Monday, so I imagine he took Friday off, or John has taken over all Yo's open projects - btw, John told me he still does most of the welding, and the new guy...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-15-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

So I may have been a bit hasty in my alarm: Yo is...

So I may have been a bit hasty in my alarm: Yo is leaving but John, the founder, is still working there and they have been in contact to assure me all is well and no need to worry.

Not ecstatic on...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-14-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

Yo is also leaving, so don't really know who is...

Yo is also leaving, so don't really know who is left: in my case I have asked for the deposit back and the whole thing to be scrapped - I still hadn't received the CAD so at least they hadn't spent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By msr_78

Thanks, I'll google and see if there's any co-op...

Thanks, I'll google and see if there's any co-op open in my area - unfortunately the link in dedhed's reply wasn't too useful, as most of the organizations seem to have closed or are just too far away
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By msr_78

Recycling/Donating parts and equipment - how, where and what

I've accumulated, as I believe we all have, a fair amount of stuff that I can hardly try to sell, but that is still in pretty usable nick and, more importantly, needs to be recycled, if not outright...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,436
Posted By msr_78

Both: CO2 when you get caught up late and/or far...

Both: CO2 when you get caught up late and/or far from home and pump for when you're not in a hurry and/or when you have a second flat and you're out of CO2 cannisters
Forum: Framebuilders
08-13-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By msr_78

Thanks! I checked his page and it seems...

Thanks!

I checked his page and it seems contact is by online form only, doesn't seem to have a phone. Tbh, as I have managed to get hold of Bilenky and he is willing to do the job, I'll just go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,736
Posted By msr_78

Thanks! I was actually thinking of using some...

Thanks! I was actually thinking of using some cork or soft wood to wedge the end cap snug as the small lathes I'm looking at don't seem to have the range to clamp either end securely. I think I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,736
Posted By msr_78

Exactly, that's the kind I mean - they show it as...

Exactly, that's the kind I mean - they show it as being used to carve small pieces of wood, etc...

Never used a lathe before, but I have used Dremel extensively (and done extensive damage, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,736
Posted By msr_78

Sorry, directed to GrainBrain Hi, bit late...

Sorry, directed to GrainBrain

Hi, bit late but in case you see this: I have a couple of 15mm hubs that have no 12mm end caps available (Sun Ringle) and I was thinking going the lathe route for at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,736
Posted By msr_78

Hi, bit late but in case you see this: I have a...

Hi, bit late but in case you see this: I have a couple of 15mm hubs that have no 12mm end caps available (Sun Ringle) and I was thinking going the lathe route for at least one set of endcaps - not...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

My two cents, and reiterating that I haven't...

My two cents, and reiterating that I haven't received the bike yet, but I must say that they (Yo, from Dean) are being fantastic in the preliminary discussions...really great communication and...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By msr_78

Yeah, I agree this kind of job must not be the...

Yeah, I agree this kind of job must not be the most exciting for a framebuilder, plus add to that the frame needs stripping and repainting, we're talking about an expensive but unexciting job - I...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By msr_78

Not sure if I tried him, but what he told you is...

Not sure if I tried him, but what he told you is kind of what I found with the majority of the framebuilders that would respond - they either have stopped taking these kind of jobs as they're backed...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By msr_78

Looking for framebuilder in NJ/NY/PA - add disc tabs to old Kona

Hi

Searched for disc tabs, disc tabs frame, etc...couldn't really get any useful results so I'm asking here

I need (want) to add disc tabs to a 94 Kona Kilauea - I managed to get a response...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-04-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By msr_78

I have started the process to get a frame from...

I have started the process to get a frame from Dean: first stages but nothing out of the ordinary for the moment - certain slowness in the communications but that is to be expected with small...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

I'd recommend you try the Nokon outers (similar...

I'd recommend you try the Nokon outers (similar to the Jagwire alligators, but the links are smaller so the bends can be tighter) if you are going to keep the Yokohama's - they are compressionless...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-30-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

It looks fantastic, what a bike...my inner miser...

It looks fantastic, what a bike...my inner miser was still debating whether the price was too much, but seeing them all (almost) ready to ride, to hell with pennypinching

R8000 FD right? I had my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-30-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

You lucky man, you...:thumb: "Yokozuna...

You lucky man, you...:thumb:

"Yokozuna Motoko" - so you've gone full cable? Do they do flat mount versions or does the frame come set up for PM? (honestly I assumed it was FM..."thank you"...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,231
Posted By msr_78

Any news on the build? I've been talking to Yo...

Any news on the build? I've been talking to Yo about a Grays or a modified El Diente, and lead time is October (so I assume that I won't be riding the bike till 2022, as I expect some delays sourcing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,987
Posted By msr_78

Awesome, many thanks!

Awesome, many thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,987
Posted By msr_78

Yes, yes, and danm it, yes...I have been riding...

Yes, yes, and danm it, yes...I have been riding for a looong time, and have accumulated around 12 bikes too, but it got to a point in which they were just wasting away, so I started getting rid of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,826
Posted By msr_78

Multitool which includes tire levers, chain tool,...

Multitool which includes tire levers, chain tool, spoke wrench and quick link
Patches
Tire patch
Tube (jersey)
Pump (frame)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Thanks Chandne FYI - they actually explained...

Thanks Chandne

FYI - they actually explained what the issue with the installation was (not why they forgot to return the crank, but again, all's well...) - for FSA owner, they will do K-Force, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,160
Posted By msr_78

I've done it for all but two of my bikes - and...

I've done it for all but two of my bikes - and I've been through some 18 already.

Some I have had the frame painted, but for most I just assemble them myself, dunno if that counts as a complete...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Well, credit where it's due, they have written...

Well, credit where it's due, they have written back and it seems they will be delivering my crank soon, and it has only taken a month since I placed the order, so whining like a little b*tch online...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Yeah, my mistake, mine is a 2016 K-Force Light ...

Yeah, my mistake, mine is a 2016 K-Force Light

I wonder if it being 177.5mm has anything to do with they deciding it was not compatible
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

24h...I'd give my left crank for a 24h response...

24h...I'd give my left crank for a 24h response time...no, wait...

Seriously though, thanks for the info; I am now getting paranoid and started thinking they somehow screwed the crank during the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Yeah, their products may well be the best, but I...

Yeah, their products may well be the best, but I will never know, nor is that what I'm complaining about.

I honestly dislike having to post these type of complaints, but after chasing them and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Thanks Doomsrider74 Though this worries me...

Thanks Doomsrider74

Though this worries me even more - seems he/she is the only one working in client support. If I don't get an answer from him/her I'm screwed and out of luck. Did they answer...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Do you have an email for 4iiii you could share? I...

Do you have an email for 4iiii you could share? I have tried with support@4iiii.com and sales@4iiii.com and I have only received one reply, by one Kerry, when they told me the crank was not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Well, I do say I am having to revert to public...

Well, I do say I am having to revert to public shaming in the hopes I get my crank back, don't I? I really don't much care what you think, but unfortunately I have found that unless you make your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,510
Posted By msr_78

Have Stages, tried to buy 4iiii, big fail

Cautionary tale - I am having to go through all forums to denounce 4iiii in hopes they will answer my emails, but let it be an example of their customer support if you decide to go with them

- I...
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