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  1. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    At this point we are going to set aside the A67 seven wheel and use the Reynolds Brand wheels for this particular build. This set will be an 45mm carbon Reynolds "Assault" drive-wheel and a 60mm "Strike" rear wheel. This combination can be purchased from wheelbuilder.com if you provide them the...
  2. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Grab your favorite tire; in this case it's Conti GrandPrix 4000s II. This is a directional tire and need to be install the correct way. If you have a directional tire, make sure you know which way is forward on the wheel. Astute readers will notice that the following wheel is mounted backwards...
  3. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    If you haven't decided on Rims yet and you don't have your eye on very high-end rims and hubs; then you really should get the A67 Rims from Cruzbike. They are machine made 24/28 spoke Rims with bladed spokes and decent hubs. At $375 it's rather impossible to find a set of wheels cheaper unless...
  4. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Now that the boom and chainstay are attached via the bottom bracket; it is time to assemble the front triangle. Install the boom into the the slider and tighten the clamp so that it pinches the compression notch. Snug is good enough for now and don't worry about the total length. The chain...
  5. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Before you can install the boom and the chainstay to the frame you need to install the boom bracket which will join the boom and the chainstay together. For this build we are using an Enduro XD-15 BB from realworld cycling. Notice the wave washer we'll discuss that when the cranks are installed...
  6. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    One of the boom enhancements introduced back when the Silvio 2.1 was release; was water bottle brace-ons on the slider near the handlebars. The Vendetta V20's inherent this style of boom, albeit of larger diameter and greater stiffness. While these braze-ons are very useful; they do prevent the...
  7. ratz

    Must Start to finish

    *Chuckle* you are correct that is an excellent amendment. So shall it be in future reposts.
  8. ratz

    I sense a disturbance in the 3rd Law

    It's weld on so I hope so. It's same as all the previous bikes. It's still two scissors clamps, with two foam rubber spacer between the claps and wrapped in tape. The installation is exactly the same as the old version really. But the foam and tape keeps everything in position making it tons...
  9. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Before installing the fork into the frame. Locate the boom and remove the pivot clamp. Once that is removed find the two fork spacers. You will need both parts to complete the installation of the fork and you don't want to be looking for them halfway through the process. Now study your fork...
  10. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Installing the fork is next up. First make note of the order of the bearing stack on the fork. Remove the end cap with an allen wrench, then remove all pieces except for the silver split ring. To prep the frame to accept the fork; you need to apply liberal grease to the frame bearing...
  11. ratz

    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Now with all the frame kit pieces accounted for it's time to assembly the basic frame. First up is install the headrest which start by removing the screws from the scissors clamp. Do not remove the tape from the clamp. Not the small notches in the metal pictures. That's the top of the...
  12. ratz

    V20 to Sweden

    1) Braze on. 2) 68 English. 24mm or 24-GXP depending on your crank. 3) derailleur hanger is unique and you get two cruzbike ones in the box of goodies that came with your frame. You can do TT+Twist but you'll need handle bars with the correct diameter to take the twisters. Specifically 22.2mm...
  13. ratz

    Must Start to finish

    Pretty much what the guys have added clarifies my intent. I cut and pasted the above while I was riding on the trainer last night. It appears tge my sentence with the cross Reference got lost. So let me fix that. I pulled those step out of this old thread...
  14. ratz

    I sense a disturbance in the 3rd Law

    They are some of the widest you can get, the GarySweep is the widest of all (not pictured) I just sold both of those with the Silvios; The Sweeps were great on the Silvio but IMO to wide for a Vendetta; I'll get proper measurement in upcoming updates, but it might be few days (it's month end...
  15. ratz

    Must Start to finish

    Practice pedaling with on foot clipped in and the other one waving in the air for balance. I find that useful for starting and for slowing down at intersections; Especially if I forget to downshift and need to at the last second. After about 2-3% I start: 1) foot on the ground 2) other foot...
  16. ratz

    I sense a disturbance in the 3rd Law

    We have several pairs. But they get a bit low on the old v2 vendetta. They will get tested on the new style boom. One problem we have is that the ETAP will max out at 28T this year . So we may need the drops for baring down during the climbs. Rest assured we will still test for the rest of you...
  17. ratz

    I sense a disturbance in the 3rd Law

    Cowchippers are out of stock everywhere so either a rev 2 is coming or they killed them for a lack of sales.
  18. ratz

    New wheels for my V20

    And it was good to see them mounted in the correct direction on the wheel. The clearance issue was there on the Silvo 2.1 pretty bad; not as bad on the Vendetta TT 2.0 but still there. SRAM Rival's really bad, two thick brake washers needed (Tektro Serrated #6 washer) SRAM Force better but...
  19. ratz

    What I learned building out a pair of 2016 V20 Vendettas

    Yikes that sounds like a lot of spacers then or the 105 has a short bolt and a steep angle relative to the bolt. I'd be a little nervous on that cut pad arm. But, I'm guessing you are saving up for a new brake and the cut pad is temp fix. My concern would be if that pad bolt lets go from the...
  20. ratz

    What I learned building out a pair of 2016 V20 Vendettas

    If I understand what you ran into, You should be able to get a longer nut that will reach further into the fork. Those use to be included with the frame kit but I noticed they were missing in the new ones. I suspect this is because almost all new brakes come with multiple nuts of different...
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