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  1. ratz

    Silvio wheels

    No Problem, I'll alway post here in the for-sale forum for 1-2 weeks first. Since I'm doing incremental upgrades on a plan I prefer to make the previous gear available to the CB Tribe first since it's all tested on the bikes and allow others to move up at better prices. Tribe discount and all...
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    Silvio build roadblocks

    Excellent; trust me I think 90% of us didn't understand that at first even with the instructions in the box :rolleyes: you are in good company.
  3. ratz

    Silvio build roadblocks

    Ok that looks new haven't seen the S30 clamp in person but you picture sure look like you don't have any hex wrench interface. Any else with an S30 that confirm? My guess is the pressure to make it works comes from the boom normally be in the clamp. Robert will likely answer the support...
  4. ratz

    Silvio build roadblocks

    That hole is normal. The probably with air pressure is usually someone whose not used a "shock pump" before. Did you follow the instructions for that type of pump? It's not obvious the first time. http://www.cruzbike.com/KindShockPumpOperation.pdf As for the clamp bolt, got a picture? On the...
  5. ratz

    Silvio wheels

    LOL nope people just keep asking questions about stuff I'm researching at the moment. Wheels are the last project this year (bikes are almost ready for next years official events, and 4 months ahead of schedule). If anyone lives in a low-wind area. I have some really nice Aero wheels that will...
  6. ratz

    How I spent my Summer Vacation (an ongoing vendetta saga)

    I started last night; already learned my left leg is a wimp; I would have bet you dollars to donuts that it was the other way around. Also learned that shifting my sitting a spot left or right a tiny amount can throw my power balance off up to 10%. That makes a strong case that a race setups...
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    How I spent my Summer Vacation (an ongoing vendetta saga)

    What you thought I took photos for all of you? That is my memory :D
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    How I spent my Summer Vacation (an ongoing vendetta saga)

    Hmmmmmm..... Actually Mrs Ratz's business is going to morph to recumbent focused. Being the chief mechanic I can reveal that pluckyblond.com will likely start offering custom build to order services after I retire from my main job. I have to hire a couple more guys to run the main computer...
  9. ratz

    Drivetrain suggestions?

    Now if someone would make shorties with a removable spider :)
  10. ratz

    Tropical Island Century

    Then you can be a class of your own in the event too. :cool:
  11. ratz

    Trainers?

    Wahoo Kickr Snap or Full on Wahoo Kickr top the lists. But here's you main source of info: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.html Only a few new ones have come out over the year. The Snap and a few others. The golden rule is never by any trainers until...
  12. ratz

    Tropical Island Century

    He lives! I just assumed you were avoiding venedetta-istis. You and your bike look great; hopefully you are spending more time with her than us o_O
  13. ratz

    Silvio wheels

    The bike takes up to a 700x25c comfortably. If you have older narrow rims you can't fit a 28c, but if you have a newer wide rim you might be able to squeeze a 28c depending on the tire. The combination of rim+tire will control the height of the tire. As for racing wheels that depends on your...
  14. ratz

    How I spent my Summer Vacation (an ongoing vendetta saga)

    Interesting like all things bike maintenance it not what you know it's what you've done wrong before. The second install on Mrs Ratz Silvio went perfect and took about 25 minutes total. It just a appear that the weld lines on my Vendetta were the main cause of problems. The fit on the Silvio was...
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    How I spent my Summer Vacation (an ongoing vendetta saga)

    Ratz has earned the "I installed the Power2Max Rotor 3D onto a Vendetta" badge. Holly crap batman that was a challenging install. Love my bike but I'm not going to morn the death of the BB Cup Clamp; and the self ejecting derailleur hanger. The power meter spider just just just clears the BB...
  16. ratz

    Joe's New Tires

    Here you go. http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/schwalbe-pro-one-tubeless-2016
  17. ratz

    Vendetta finally tested

    These fit the best if you are trying to stay Aero. http://www.4zaonlinestore.com/category.html/aero-2 http://www.4zaonlinestore.com/category.html/aero http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMNI-Racer-WORLDS-LIGHTEST-AERO-TT-Carbon-Fiber-Water-Bottle-Cage-Bottle-/221184287498
  18. ratz

    How I spent my Summer Vacation (an ongoing vendetta saga)

    These arrived in the mail.... Suddenly I feel a *cough* coming on; I think I might have to take the afternoon off.
  19. ratz

    Di2 Vendetta V2.0 for sale - 11 spd, Stages power meter, 165mm cranks, Q-rings

    Oh we are quite accomplished at doing that to ourselves. Your mishaps will be a welcome addition to the group. Rumor has it Larry inchaning his handle from "LarryOz" to "LarryOuch".
  20. ratz

    Trek Releases new bike that can keep up with the V20

    The bikes do have brakes. Just saying :cool:
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