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Harrybelafonte · 06-04-2018 2:07pm

Brian? wrote: »

They were a poor design, because the setup is difficult.

I don't believe it was any more difficult than others, but simply couldn't be set up properly in the "usual" manner. Beauty and easy aren't always the best of bedmates

07Lapierre · 06-04-2018 2:21pm

letape wrote: »

Personally I never found the set up difficult. Might be an issue with older sets or older cables etc, but I don’t expect any difficulty with these if I fit quality cables and housing and keep the internals clean and oiled.

If i remember correctly you needed 3 different allen keys to set them up. I also found that once they were setup correctly, they worked perfectly.......for the first few brake lever pulls. After that, as the pads wore down, they were brutal and you had to reset them again.

letape · 06-04-2018 6:04pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

If i remember correctly you needed 3 different allen keys to set them up. I also found that once they were setup correctly, they worked perfectly.......for the first few brake lever pulls. After that, as the pads wore down, they were brutal and you had to reset them again.

Two Allen keys - 5mm & 3.5mm. You can adjust them by hand to compensate for brake pad wear like with side pull callipers - to keep the pads the same distance from the rims. That’s my memory anyway!! I’ll know more when I get around to fitting them :-)

07Lapierre · 06-04-2018 7:50pm

letape wrote: »

Two Allen keys - 5mm & 3.5mm. You can adjust them by hand to compensate for brake pad wear like with side pull callipers - to keep the pads the same distance from the rims. That’s my memory anyway!! I’ll know more when I get around to fitting them :-)

I also remember that I had to remove the wheels, then feed the brake cable into the calliper. The cable has to be cut very close to the bolt that secures it, which was difficult to do with the wheels on the bike. But with no wheels on the bike, I had to guess the distance between the pads, secure the cable, refit the wheels (without tyres or tubes) and then use the barrel adjuster to fine tune the pads. Once I was happy, I'd cut the brake cable and refit the front cover. 9times out of 10, after doing this, once the pads worn down, there was very little adjustment left, so I had to do it all over again! BUT, they do look cool! 😎

25sean · 07-04-2018 7:17pm

letape wrote: »

Very nice!

breanach78 · 07-04-2018 7:22pm

Trekker09 wrote: »

I Know I don't have the chain on the big ring etc, but I took this pic when I was rushing out the door this afternoon. My new ride!!

Would look better with deeper wheels!
Nice ride.

Trekker09 · 07-04-2018 9:26pm

breanach78 wrote: »

Would look better with deeper wheels!
Nice ride.

....hehe, reckon they would too! As soon as things quiet down at work then they just might get a set!

07-04-2018 11:03pm

+1 one for the deeper rims. Some bikes just call for them and thats one of them. Very nice.

EDIT: Actually had to do a double take there and then I remembered some manufacturers put the rear break under the chainstays in recent models. Any reason for that? I'm sure theres pesky science to it.

Trekker09 · 08-04-2018 12:11am

Deleted User wrote: »

+1 one for the deeper rims. Some bikes just call for them and thats one of them. Very nice.

EDIT: Actually had to do a double take there and then I remembered some manufacturers put the rear break under the chainstays in recent models. Any reason for that? I'm sure theres pesky science to it.

I Think it's to do with aerodynamics. All well and good if you're a pro and have a team mechanic bit they can be a bit fiddly. Originally these came with TRM brakes which were woeful but my one has the significantly better Colnago own brand ones.

I've only had a couple of shortish spins as I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for the past 2 years and have been carrying a bit of timber since then. Hopefully in the next few weeks will get to test it out.

Kaisr Sose · 08-04-2018 7:42pm

Trekker09 wrote: »

I've only had a couple of shortish spins as I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for the past 2 years and have been carrying a bit of timber since then.

I feel your pain!! I have CTS too. It was easing off but flared up in November. Cold is hard on it. Hoping it eases off as temps rise again. Wishing you well with your lovely new Colnago!

Sorry to derail...

Trekker09 · 28-04-2018 2:16pm

Deleted User wrote: »

+1 one for the deeper rims. Some bikes just call for them and thats one of them. Very nice.

EDIT: Actually had to do a double take there and then I remembered some manufacturers put the rear break under the chainstays in recent models. Any reason for that? I'm sure theres pesky science to it.

Aye rear brake is located behind the bottom bracket which makes adjustment a knuckle scraping experience! To leeson drag apparently!

New wheels fitted and will get a few pics up later........

f1000 · 02-05-2018 1:10am

clod71 · 08-05-2018 4:30pm

My custom steel Fabrica STRADA in Candy Red.
I love this bike...

Raam · 10-05-2018 9:08pm

AstraMonti · 10-05-2018 9:10pm

You look happy, that's the important bit!

magicbastarder · 10-05-2018 9:39pm

i'm not sure if i approve of a bike you can't wheelie on.

fondriest · 10-05-2018 9:55pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

i'm not sure if i approve of a bike you can't wheelie on.

That’s every bike in my case :-(

07Lapierre · 11-05-2018 8:50am

clod71 wrote: »

My custom steel Fabrica STRADA in Candy Red.
I love this bike...

Finally...a Practical use for Helmets!

ipodrocker · 22-05-2018 4:43pm

fat bloke wrote: »

An Post may be done with cycling but at least they still deliver em!

Arrived yesterday. Beautiful and bargainous. Cake and eat it

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lovely bike where you get it from?