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10-09-11, 12:32 AM
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There should be a setting on your camera for taking pictures indoors (it compensates for the color difference between natural and artificial light).
or...
In Photoshop: Image > Adjustments > Auto Color
10-09-11, 02:20 AM
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Ahh, it belongs to my fiancé and has way to many buttons on it.
Thanks, I am going to fiddle with it and if I can't get it to work I will make her do it.
I love electronics though cameras have to many abbreviations for words I don't know.
Thanks, I am going to fiddle with it and if I can't get it to work I will make her do it.
I love electronics though cameras have to many abbreviations for words I don't know.
10-09-11, 09:53 AM
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thanks! i'm new enough to all this that i don't know what makes a winter bike, but i realize it's not a racer. When i'm fit enough (and have the dough) i'll get a little race bike and maybe keep this as an all-terrain rec/training bike. that might be a year or 5 away though.
10-09-11, 06:55 PM
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Coming soon........
10-09-11, 07:29 PM
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use a spare aluminum seatpost as your clamping point when working with the bike stand! Even if you are careful and don't put any weight on it you might slip (or bump into it accidentally) and have something snag on the bike and damage the carbon on that beautiful frame!
also the top tube is actually irregularly shaped (compared to round and straight) so scary for it to be clamped down.
also the top tube is actually irregularly shaped (compared to round and straight) so scary for it to be clamped down.
10-09-11, 07:31 PM
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use a spare aluminum seatpost as your clamping point when working with the bike stand! Even if you are careful and don't put any weight on it you might slip (or bump into it accidentally) and have something snag on the bike and damage the carbon on that beautiful frame!
also the top tube is actually irregularly shaped (compared to round and straight) so scary for it to be clamped down.
also the top tube is actually irregularly shaped (compared to round and straight) so scary for it to be clamped down.
10-09-11, 07:41 PM
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10-09-11, 08:08 PM
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My 2010 Bianchi Infinito...now with Campy Record
A few weeks ago, I posted pictures of my 2012 Bianchi Infinito in this thread. My intent was not really to have it judged as ho or not, but rather, I posted in response to a message commenting on the lack of Bianchi pictures on the thread.
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:
10-09-11, 08:12 PM
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That is a beautiful frame. My friend has an FP Quattro and it is a beautiful bike to look at. I love the curved (Onda) fork blades.
I too also suggest that you do not clamp the bike by the top tube. Carbon is strong but...why take a chance on such a pretty frame.
Congrats man...
I too also suggest that you do not clamp the bike by the top tube. Carbon is strong but...why take a chance on such a pretty frame.
Congrats man...
10-10-11, 12:18 AM
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A few weeks ago, I posted pictures of my 2012 Bianchi Infinito in this thread. My intent was not really to have it judged as ho or not, but rather, I posted in response to a message commenting on the lack of Bianchi pictures on the thread.
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:[snip]
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:[snip]
I'm torn on Ultegra... I love the design style of it by itself, but I do tend to agree, it seems to look 'off' when actually matched up with a bike. I'm also torn on Campy: I don't love it as much astetically (Never ridden it) as much as other people do. It doesn't really stand out at all to me.
Having said all that: The Bianchi looks amazing with it on, awesome bike. How to the brakes open up? I don't see any lever.
Looks pretty much awesome, good stuff.
10-10-11, 12:26 AM
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Wow, talk about taking BF advice to heart!
I'm torn on Ultegra... I love the design style of it by itself, but I do tend to agree, it seems to look 'off' when actually matched up with a bike. I'm also torn on Campy: I don't love it as much astetically (Never ridden it) as much as other people do. It doesn't really stand out at all to me.
Having said all that: The Bianchi looks amazing with it on, awesome bike. How to the brakes open up? I don't see any lever.
Looks pretty much awesome, good stuff.
I'm torn on Ultegra... I love the design style of it by itself, but I do tend to agree, it seems to look 'off' when actually matched up with a bike. I'm also torn on Campy: I don't love it as much astetically (Never ridden it) as much as other people do. It doesn't really stand out at all to me.
Having said all that: The Bianchi looks amazing with it on, awesome bike. How to the brakes open up? I don't see any lever.
Looks pretty much awesome, good stuff.
There is a button on the brake levers that when you push it, it opens the brake. Same system that they have been using since way back when.
I have had bikes with DuraAce, Ultegra and campy. Of all systems, I am happiest with Campy. You should give it serious consideration.
And thank you for the comments.
10-10-11, 09:40 AM
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A few weeks ago, I posted pictures of my 2012 Bianchi Infinito in this thread. My intent was not really to have it judged as ho or not, but rather, I posted in response to a message commenting on the lack of Bianchi pictures on the thread.
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:
10-10-11, 09:54 AM
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A few weeks ago, I posted pictures of my 2012 Bianchi Infinito in this thread. My intent was not really to have it judged as ho or not, but rather, I posted in response to a message commenting on the lack of Bianchi pictures on the thread.
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:
Soon as I posted, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth among some of the BF cognoscenti who bemoaned the presence of an Ultegra gruppo on an Italian bike.
Well, not being one to disappoint, I took those comments to heart and I decided that indeed my ride deserves the best there is. So, I marched to my LBS, ordered a full Campy Record gruppo and voila, here she is, in full Campy regalia. (I put Record, instead of Super Record only because I plan to use the money I saved by getting Record instead of SR to get new wheels. The difference between REcord and SR is not significant enough to justify the extra liras or euros.)
I am so very glad that some of you brought to my attention that a Bianchi must have Campy hanging on it. I have just about 300 miles on the bike since I got the Campy components and I must say the ride is soooooooooo much sweeter now. The cranks turn creamy smooth on the ceramic bearing, the shifts are crisp and precise, the drivetrain is very quiet, I have an extra speed to play around with and, as a bonus, the bike is now just a hair over 16 pounds (with pedals and bottle cages). Previously, it weighed in at 17.12 pounds.
So to those who bemoaned the sight of Shimano components on a Bianchi all I can say is:
Mille grazie amici!
BTW, my Bianchi may or may not be hot after these few changes. It does not really matter. What matters though is that my Bianchi is una dolce bicicletta italiana – I love riding her!
Here are a few pics:
10-10-11, 10:11 AM
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When the time comes, go with white cable housings and shorten the rear brake housing by about an inch. Make it a smooth arc to flow with the lines of the frame, not a hoop. A white Lezyne would look hot too, but they have been backordered for a long, long time now.
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10-10-11, 10:13 AM
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making that rear housing shorter is not just aesthetic but will also make it feel smoother and more direct thanks to reduced friction and compressibility. As for colored housing.... meh. There's enough white on that bike as it is.
10-10-11, 10:29 AM
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Very nice, but far from HOT in my personal opinion. Must ask though, what the heck are those 2 little clamps for above and below the stem? Can't say I've seen those before nor can I think of the need for them.
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10-10-11, 10:38 AM
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that's how the stem is clamped onto the steerer tube. not sure of the explanation for why, but thats what they're there for.
10-10-11, 10:40 AM
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10-10-11, 10:44 AM
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I get it. It is an integral part of the stem. Have never seen that type before. From the pictures it looks like a plastic collar used as a spacer.
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10-10-11, 01:17 PM
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The DEDA stem "hides" the mounting clamps. All the other stems I have seen have the stem bolts placed at the back.
10-10-11, 01:24 PM
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I have seen pics of the white Lezyne pump and I want one!
Thanks!