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Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,445,677
Posted By uMP2k

Unrecognizable! Curious as to what you used for...

Unrecognizable! Curious as to what you used for the custom decals?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-09, 10:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,015
Posted By uMP2k

Ahhh our American cousins are funny. Who...

Ahhh our American cousins are funny.

Who would ever think of having your main brake controlled by your non-dominant hand (assuming you are right handed of course) - must be something to d with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,276
Posted By uMP2k

It is the "compressability" of the foam layer in...

It is the "compressability" of the foam layer in the helmet that provides the protection for your head by absorbing the impact force. It is a one off trick, however, once the foam has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 12:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 16,491
Posted By uMP2k

Another one that could not be classed as Classic...

Another one that could not be classed as Classic or Vintage but I just love the colours:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/468350886_0cdfa9e774.jpg

It is from my '90s Masil (made in Portugal)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,979
Posted By uMP2k

Thank you all for your responses - I am...

Thank you all for your responses - I am overwhelmed! I will be contacting those of you who have offered something by PM to try and work out the best option.

Once again thanks for the response.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-08, 01:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,979
Posted By uMP2k

Nishiki headbadge

Hi all,

I am re-building a Repco Nishiki Tri-A (Australian re-badged Nishiki Tri-A) from the mid-80s.

The Australian distributor (Repco) did not use a head badge (just a big "R" decal on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,044
Posted By uMP2k

So, not that big at all then. The State of...

So, not that big at all then. The State of Western Australia is about 5 times the size of Texas...

Back to Bottle cages. I have the alloy Elites from PBK. Not sure if they count as cheap for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,838
Posted By uMP2k

My Quattro SLs creaked like mad when I first...

My Quattro SLs creaked like mad when I first fitted them - drove me to distraction and spent hours trying to sort out if it was the pedals, the cleats or the new shoes which I had bought at the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By uMP2k

I have to say that to me it looks like a typical...

I have to say that to me it looks like a typical Japanese framed 10speed of the early 80's (as the previous poster said). In fact, unless it has Bianchi stamped anywhere on the frame I think it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,041
Posted By uMP2k

What the hell is a mile - never heard of it. How...

What the hell is a mile - never heard of it. How many metres in one of them...?:D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,446
Posted By uMP2k

I think that would the one;)

I think that would the one;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-07, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1,431
Views: 183,391
Posted By uMP2k

WANT - I am after a head badge for a Nishiki road...

WANT - I am after a head badge for a Nishiki road bike, preferably mid 80's for a rebuild.

The bike is actually a 1985 (about) Repco Tr-A - Repco rebadged and redistributed Nishiki frames here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-07, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By uMP2k

Just wondering if this project ever got finished....

Just wondering if this project ever got finished. I have a 1986 Nishik Tri-A (Sold in Australia as a Repco) which was originally Black and Yellow and I would love to see what it would have looked...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,445,677
Posted By uMP2k

Without a doubt one of my favourites in this...

Without a doubt one of my favourites in this entire thread: why, you ask?

Simple, it shows that you do not have to spend huge amounts of money on the latest and most expensive stuff to have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-07, 01:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,004
Posted By uMP2k

Now that I like - the campagnolo siroccos go so...

Now that I like - the campagnolo siroccos go so well with the classic cromed forks and seat stays. Very nice mix of old and new.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-07, 12:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,076
Posted By uMP2k

Still waiting....

Still waiting....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-07, 11:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,707
Posted By uMP2k

Bought my current bike (an Aluminium/Carbon forks...

Bought my current bike (an Aluminium/Carbon forks Masil - from Portugal) to replace one trashed when I was hit by a car.

I had a definate price limit and wanted "bang for my buck" so ebay was my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-07, 09:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,538
Posted By uMP2k

Yep - yet another vote for centaur w/ chorus...

Yep - yet another vote for centaur w/ chorus shifters.

Would love to have the coin for all Chorus, but the centaur stuff is really very good.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,724
Posted By uMP2k

Masil - frame designed and built in Portugal. ...

Masil - frame designed and built in Portugal. Not sure if that is still true though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By uMP2k

I had Mavic Ksyrium-equipes on my bike orginally,...

I had Mavic Ksyrium-equipes on my bike orginally, but have just changed them for Campagnolo Ventos and really loving the change. Off course I am talking from the perspective of a "clysedale" and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-07, 11:46 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 19,085
Posted By uMP2k

Now 500ks into my Campag Vento G3s and no doubt...

Now 500ks into my Campag Vento G3s and no doubt about it - it is love! Not only do they seem well able to deal with my 120 kilos, but the hubs just seem to want to spin forever....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-07, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,326
Posted By uMP2k

Selle Bassano Mission Saddles - any opinions?

The Selle Italia saddle that came with my existing bike is really giving me the .... well you can imagine!

So I am looking to upgrade/swap. In an ideal world I would love to go with a Fizik...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,445,677
Posted By uMP2k

Oh boy do I ever love the paint scheme on that...

Oh boy do I ever love the paint scheme on that bike - very very nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-07, 06:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,237
Posted By uMP2k

Anybody know about Masil Road Bikes?

Not sure if this is the right forum, but I am wondering if anybody owns/has owned or knows anything about Masil road bikes. I recently bought one and while I am very happy with it, I have not been...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 19,085
Posted By uMP2k

yah - picket up my Ventos this afternoon. ...

yah - picket up my Ventos this afternoon. Looking forward to giving them a workout.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-07, 10:03 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 19,085
Posted By uMP2k

Seems to be alot of good things said about the...

Seems to be alot of good things said about the Krysirium Elites, I suppose that is what you are paying the extra bucks for over the Equipes!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-07, 05:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 19,085
Posted By uMP2k

Very informative thread - thanks to all the...

Very informative thread - thanks to all the contributors!

I am just about to put down some hard earned on a set of Ventos for my Masil Road Bike. Came with a set of Mavic Ksyrium Equipes, which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,273
Posted By uMP2k

Dragging up a very old topic I know, but I am...

Dragging up a very old topic I know, but I am curious if you are still riding the Ventos and, if so, how they fare?

I am looking at getting a pair for my newly acquired Masil - the Ksyrium...
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