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Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-09, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By giassone

The idea was to use the 10sp index shifters that...

The idea was to use the 10sp index shifters that are integrated with the brakes, not a friction system. Also, I would not feel very comfortable with 7 speeds in friction. It is bound to be canna...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By giassone

7 sp freewheel with 10 sp shifters?

I wonder if there is any way one can modify the ratchets of the 10 speed campy system to be used on an older 7 speed freewheel. The whole idea is to have the ease of use of the campy shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-09, 01:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,101
Posted By giassone

The truth is that I do not hear the best comments...

The truth is that I do not hear the best comments about Campy BBs. Now with the new system this may be different, but I wonder if the new BBs would be as smooth and resilient at the same time as the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-09, 05:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,101
Posted By giassone

Carbon vs Alloy Campy record cranksets

I am about to refurbish a Medici bike. I have material for a Campy 10 speed system and I need to get a new crank. I wonder if there is any real advantage to the carbon. I am considering the first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,594
Posted By giassone

Sugino Alpina is not square taper.

I just checked that model but it looks more like octalink or ISIS. It certainly is not square taper.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,594
Posted By giassone

Admittedly, I am not that familiar with Sugino. ...

Admittedly, I am not that familiar with Sugino. What would be a good model (real good if you want) that you would suggest. I just found out that his cranks are top end FSA actually (some $300...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-09, 10:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,594
Posted By giassone

Chorus?

Thanks for presenting your Chorus. I am actually helping a friend myself. Unfortunately he has an allergy to Campy :(. Anything he uses has to be Shimano or compatible. The Phil Wood is in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-09, 04:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,594
Posted By giassone

Is there a square taper shimano compatible 10 speed crank?

The idea is to use a Phil Wood BB within a Shimano 10 speed system. The crank was on ISIS system and I want to change the Crank system to use Phil Woods. Are there any cranks 39/53 standard that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By giassone

Changes in Sidi Ergo 2 (2007/8)

I am wondering if there are any significant modifications in the Sidi Ergo 2s of 2007 and 2008. There is definitely a significant price jump and I wonder if it is just the dollar value difference or...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-08, 01:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,028
Posted By giassone

Look is partly a reason but weight is more of a...

Look is partly a reason but weight is more of a reason, although anything above $150 for a stem is too much for the technology you are getting (at least to my standards). Maybe if I pump helium in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,028
Posted By giassone

carbon fiber or alloy for seatpost

I was very interested in finding a carbon fiber seatpost for my classic steel bike. Then I saw some crushed ones that looked really ugly. My bike has a 28.6 tube (Raleigh fabricated in the Carlton...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By giassone

That's the way I felt initially too about the...

That's the way I felt initially too about the front derailleur but if I may be changing it after a few thousands of miles, it may be actually less expensive to buy what will last. Now on the rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By giassone

Thanks guys, I ordered the records! I actually...

Thanks guys,
I ordered the records! I actually did not care much (or at all to be more precise) about the carbon fiber look as I think it is too delicate and weathers ungracefully, but since I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By giassone

Campagnolo Record vs Mirage Front Derailleur

I am contemplating the purchase of a front derailleur for my new bike and I see a tremendous difference between the 2008 Campy Record QS (I have the 2008 Record QS levers) and the 2008 Mirage QS. Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,796
Posted By giassone

I heard many things about those fancy components...

I heard many things about those fancy components with carbon that weigh less than a feather. Now let me tell you this: I weigh 145lb and I can add a few lbs to my bike. I ride a classic Raleigh...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By giassone

Shoe/pedal compatibility

I may be asking a question that may have no answer cause I checked and everyone says either go one way or another but there is not hybrid solution.

I use my bike a lot but the road shoes I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By giassone

Thank you all for your responses. I greatly...

Thank you all for your responses. I greatly appreciate the help. The same was the response by LBS so I guess the frame is fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-07, 12:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By giassone

Is this foul geometry or intentional?

I just purchased this frame to refurbish. I wonder if I am out of luck again. Is this bend supposed to be there? It seems there is no hit or dent on the frame so I wonder if it was made like this...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-07, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By giassone

Lbs?

Would the "LBS" be Local Bicycle Shop? I am just shhoting from the hip here.
Actually I have this frame that looks nice and I wanted to make a ladies bike out of it but I am not sure if it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-07, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By giassone

Schwinn Varsity older frame bottom bracket

I am looking for a Schwinn Varsity bottom bracket and I wonder what would fit. So far I was oly using Raleigh road bikes exclusively. I just got this Schwinn Varsity ladies frame to refurbish (from...
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