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Keeping rim brakes alive.
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Keeping rim brakes alive.

Found this 2018 Colnago on marketplace, entirely stock, for $500. The only only issue was the seatpost was cracked from over tightening. I grabbed the bike, and then used the power of AliExpress to upgrade the stock alloy Fulcrum wheels to a set of Elitewheels Edge 40mm, replaced the cracked seatpost with a lighter weight ElitaOne post, swapped out the alloy bars for a set of RSL handlebars, and put some 7g bottle cages on it. I did splurge on a legit Selle Italia saddle as I haven't found any AliExpress saddles what work quite as well for me (yet). All told, this now sits as pictured at 6.9kg, and it gets a new life thanks to some Chinese Carbon.

u/KeyserSoze1041 — 3 days ago
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Finally getting this build where I want it. C68 with Dura-Ace Di2 and ENVE SES 4.5s, running 30mm GP5000s that smooth out rough NJ roads nicely.

Still tweaking the little things… saddle bag is on borrowed time and getting swapped for a Cyckit setup soon. Clean cockpit, waxed chain, and just a bike that makes you want to keep riding.

u/dayremet — 10 days ago
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Who in your opinion should or should not get/own the Y1RS? Does it really matter if your ftp is 80 or 800? Would you enjoy it as much as you’d enjoy and super comfortable any given less aero and slower brand bike? Are the “Omg he’s so slow why’d he get that bike” or “you’re not a racer should’ve bought something cheaper and better for you” people right at the end of the day? No one seems to talk about these topics, go for it have at it I wanna hear your experience and opinions.

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u/0ksev — 7 days ago
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EU to US frame purchase

Hi,

Have a question for those that have purchased their frame from an EU dealer and shipped to the states. What should I expect hassle wise and how much did you have to pay in import taxes and whatnot. Also did you have to pay state sales tax as well? ChatGPT helped a bit but it isn’t giving me solid numbers just approx amounts and percentages. Tia

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u/0ksev — 4 days ago
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I wanna buy a V4RS ( as a my first bike tho, mostly a MTB user, but found it for good money ), and i wanna ask, is the 530 size good for a 185/6 cm person with 92KG? I know it's a agresive bike, but it's still my dream bike, next to the V5RS, or the Y1RS, but non are not to my buget + it's a UAE race bike, too! Thanks for info!

u/Illustrious_Pie_4063 — 9 days ago
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Cassette Options

I’d love some feedback from others on cassette options. I’ve been riding an X-Light for a while now, and would love to swap out the cassette for something with a little more help on my climbs. I’m currently running a 11-25t ten speed and would like to go to a 11-30. Has to be campy compatible, but I know I’ll have to go third party. Looks like IRD made one for a bit but it seems like it was discontinued. All recommendations welcome. Thanks!

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u/Ambitious-Ice-5653 — 5 days ago
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Was prepping my bike (bought it 3 years ago) for the summer when I noticed what seems to be some chipping around the crank.

Please tell me it’s just the clear-coat and not the carbon fibre…

In the third pic you can see what looks like a repair on the lower part of the crank?

Any help is appreciated :)

u/nsanto — 9 days ago
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Having trouble deciding which size C64 I need. I ride a traditional 56, and I’m 178.5. Looking at an available 54s but fear it’s too large. I’m not local to bike to test ride for fit. Asking if anyone here with a C64 is riding a 54s or a 52s? Thanks

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u/Apart_Risk_2986 — 11 days ago
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Has anyone imported a Y1RS from Europe to the states? I’m in the talks about getting one from Belgium and was wondering what tariffs and taxes I should be expected to pay and if it’ll make financial sense? Tia

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u/0ksev — 11 days ago
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seller claims it’s a refurbished vintage colnago. there’s no model anywhere on the frame. please help!

u/naufcore — 13 days ago
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Buongiorno a tutti,

scusate l’ignoranza, ma sono nuovo e non conosco ancora bene questo settore e il relativo mercato.

Questa mattina, a un mercatino delle pulci, ho acquistato una bici vintage Colnago completa di sellino (che ho tolto nelle foto perché devo pulirlo). L’ho pagata 170 €.

Secondo voi di che modello si tratta? E quanto potrebbe valere una volta pulita e restaurata?

Grazie mille a tutti 🙏

u/ChickenPotential6937 — 10 days ago