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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,141
Posted By sooni

Semi OT. Some Park Tools have almost doubled in...

Semi OT. Some Park Tools have almost doubled in price!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,237
Posted By sooni

Pretty much diminishing returns on anything more...

Pretty much diminishing returns on anything more than eurobike.
04-03-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Yes in the ebay world 98% is pretty low. ...

Yes in the ebay world 98% is pretty low.

Unfortunately I couldn't contribute to the rating after closing the ebay dispute.
04-03-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Seatpost shipped was 61 USD + return...

Seatpost shipped was 61 USD

+ return shipping $20
+ paypal dispute fee $16

Total = $97 USD

The plan was to put a cheap carbon post on my commuter to soften the ride, and switch to zero...
04-03-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

The refund was processed through paypal, as a...

The refund was processed through paypal, as a purchase (which i did not notice until the dispute), but at the time the ebay case was still open.

I saw the money in my account and thought it was ok...
04-03-21, 06:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Yes follow protocol line by line as the...

Yes follow protocol line by line as the resolution process is robotic. No matter how many agents I spoke to or proof I showed that I was the buyer, that the product was defective and that I was told...
04-02-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Thank you. The post was originally meant for this...

Thank you. The post was originally meant for this forum. I thought it disappeared, hence the duplicate.
04-02-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Yes I returned it due to the quality issue. I am...

Yes I returned it due to the quality issue. I am not sure how that is not clear in the original post.

I meant to say that I would not have made posts on the internet about a poorly made sub $100...
04-02-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

I wouldn't have made a peep had I been let down...

I wouldn't have made a peep had I been let down by the quality of a chinese ebay seatpost. That was a risk I was willing to take.

Having to pay for it + return shipping + dispute fee really...
04-02-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Hylix Carbon Scam

I purchased the Hylix Zero Carbon+Ti Seatpost-27.2. There was no way to tighten the clamp without slipping, even with carbon paste. I weigh 140 pounds.

Started a return with ebay seller "lan28033"...
04-02-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By sooni

Hylix carbon ebay scam

I purchased the Hylix Zero Carbon+Ti Seatpost-27.2. There was no way to tighten the clamp without slipping, even with carbon paste. I weigh 140 pounds.

Started a return with ebay seller "lan28033"...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,227
Posted By sooni

I wonder where the name "Fezzari" came from?...

I wonder where the name "Fezzari" came from? Sounds like a cheap toy being marketed to 8 year old boys.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Still bitter about customer service - Had plenty...

Still bitter about customer service - Had plenty of opportunity to get some Giros on great deals but will never touch their products again.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-19, 04:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,031
Posted By sooni

I have toured across Japan twice and both times I...

I have toured across Japan twice and both times I couldn't stop thinking how great it would be with a proper light road bike without the bags.

My recommendation is a lightweight race bike that can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-19, 03:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,780
Posted By sooni

What do I care what kind of car they drive? ...

What do I care what kind of car they drive?

Maybe a commercial with Sarah McLachlan and starving bike shop owners will help guilt more people into donating money.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,780
Posted By sooni

They won't be able to buy those same groupset...

They won't be able to buy those same groupset bundles new stock wholesale. Once they run out that is it for Shimano deals.

Personally I will spending less money knowing I get less value for my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 53,815
Posted By sooni

I have both, and although I NEVER use the 11 on...

I have both, and although I NEVER use the 11 on the 52/36, I find myself shifting the front derailleur constantly on the 50/34 so I generally prefer the 52/36 outside of monster climbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,785
Posted By sooni

Wipe down chain - Park chain cleaner with solvent...

Wipe down chain - Park chain cleaner with solvent - Park Chain cleaner with water - Dry - Lube and let sit overnight before wiping off.

In between degreasing I like a lube that you can add and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

I have short, kinda wide but not "wide shoe wide"...

I have short, kinda wide but not "wide shoe wide" feet with narrow heels.

Shoes that worked for me widest to narrow Shimano, Giro, Sidi. Fizik was too narrow. Spillover on the carbon sole both...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Fizik as well.

Fizik as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

If you do go with the BOA and don't expect any...

If you do go with the BOA and don't expect any support if things go wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Don't own a power drill or a dremel. Perhaps I...

Don't own a power drill or a dremel. Perhaps I should have called a relative to come and drill my foot before cutting those off and putting on my other pair of shoes?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-19, 07:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Ya I was being civil with them. I tried messaging...

Ya I was being civil with them. I tried messaging again a couple days ago and they have put me on mute. Hopefully no one else gets screwed.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Ya it looks like Dec 2015 - 201512 Cannot...

Ya it looks like Dec 2015 - 201512

Cannot replace the strap or buckle now that it is cut. It is part of the last as a whole.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

I went at it with pliers and a flathead. I am not...

I went at it with pliers and a flathead. I am not sure how to dismantle with the shoe on your foot. Even looking at it now I don't see how when it is stuck in that position.

If you have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-19, 04:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

That is a different buckle.

That is a different buckle.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-19, 06:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

This is the left shoe, also locked when trying to...

This is the left shoe, also locked when trying to solve the puzzle.

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

I read this when the shoe was stuck on my foot....

I read this when the shoe was stuck on my foot. Did not work on the Giro's buyt has worked with my Sidis. I am guessing the issue was corrected at some point or this would be more prevalent on forums...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

I spent a good hour on mine. No dice on either...

I spent a good hour on mine. No dice on either the left shoe off my foot or the right shoe on my foot,
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Yes I was testing to see how they felt, but you...

Yes I was testing to see how they felt, but you are absolutely missing the point. I am sure the trans boas are fine since they don't have the same design flaw?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Haha You were warned!

Haha You were warned!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Unfortunately I can't repair myself and Giro and...

Unfortunately I can't repair myself and Giro and the distributor they directed me to are completely ignoring me.

The did not respond back with instructions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

I asked and received no response. Unfortunately...

I asked and received no response. Unfortunately the warning does not come in the box, so you are stuck without a pair of shoes on the road or at home like myself.

I used my Sidi's for touring in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Yes thankfully I still have mine from 8 years ago.

Yes thankfully I still have mine from 8 years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

The messed up thing is that I didn't...

The messed up thing is that I didn't "overtighten" I just tightened them to the highest setting!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-19, 08:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,712
Posted By sooni

Giro Shoes - WARNING!!!!

I bought a pair of Giro Trans E70 from Merlin in 2017 as a back up set as I was concerned about my Sidis finally dying out on me (they did not). I used them a handful of time until couple weeks ago....
03-30-19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

They took the wheels back and fully refunded,...

They took the wheels back and fully refunded, including shipping. Customer service was nice to deal with in fact considering they likely lost margins on the sale with shipping to and from Canada. I...
03-22-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Ya they have been sent, but the question was...

Ya they have been sent, but the question was asked in the case that they refuse to refund and insist on rebuilding them. At this point I just want to start clean and build my own set.
03-21-19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Don't mean to drag this on but I was hopingfor...

Don't mean to drag this on but I was hopingfor some advice.

The rear wheel is mostly 45-50 kgf over the manufacturers (max) spec could there be damage to the rim or even spokes/nipples, or should...
03-18-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

I haven't had issues with 4 sets of wheels, 2...

I haven't had issues with 4 sets of wheels, 2 Eastons', 1 DT Swiss and 1 Campagnolo.

But I wonder, for the wheels I showed in the thread, could tension that high actually compromise the integrity...
03-17-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Interesting. Perhaps someone was a bit trigger...

Interesting. Perhaps someone was a bit trigger happy with the power drill before doing the fine tuning to get it nice and true.
03-16-19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

I don't see the point in messing with it. It is...

I don't see the point in messing with it. It is going back either way.
03-16-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

I am not touching it. It is going back exactly...

I am not touching it. It is going back exactly how I received it, that would have been plan B.
03-16-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

As far as I know the r90SL and Ultegra 6800 Hub...

As far as I know the r90SL and Ultegra 6800 Hub is compatible as it is widely offered. There are three issues with the build. 1)The unacceptable variance 2)the offset between the R NDS/ DS and 3) the...
03-15-19, 04:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Ya the variance was my first concern, but more...

Ya the variance was my first concern, but more concerning to me now is the excessive tension on both the front and rear, which I believe was completely overlooked and/or sacrificed to get them dished...
03-15-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Dish is perfect (have a tool). Round and true as...

Dish is perfect (have a tool). Round and true as well. Have not touched the wheels, tires were not mounted of course.



Agreed, that is why I bought them. I wanted something reliable and easy to...
03-15-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

I am not sure how I could go wrong with the...

I am not sure how I could go wrong with the readings going over them multiple times with a calibrated tensionmeter, but I sincerely hope that is not the case. However, regardless of the calibration,...
03-15-19, 04:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

No this was by a custom wheelbuilder at Colorado...

No this was by a custom wheelbuilder at Colorado Cyclist, who has checked my readings and claimed they were acceptable. I have the emails to confirm. Not sure if I should take apart or send back, but...
03-15-19, 04:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Yep, I checked the site and 120kgf is the max,...

Yep, I checked the site and 120kgf is the max, now I am concerned about the front wheel, and why Colorado Cyclist did not question my readings, when they are clearly out of spec.

Here is the front...
03-15-19, 03:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,420
Posted By sooni

Perhaps they followed Easton's way of building by...

Perhaps they followed Easton's way of building by tensioning the DS to the max then then dishing and truing using only the non-drive side spokes?.... I can only find out by loosening up the drive...
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