Recent content by ontheroaddave

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    Zipp 404 non cork brake pads

    I agree with BustedKnuckle. Yellow Swissstops are what I use (I run 404 tubulars) and I have no problems with them. Have yet to try the carbon blocks you tried but, from the sounds of it, I should keep my distance! Did you use the with aluminum rims as well? Maybe inspect the pads for any...
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    New Cassette Rattling

    Are you sure a spacer didn't fall out when you took the cassette off? This happened to me and I couldn't figure it out for a while because I didn't know my Mavic R-sys needed this spacer. scan the floor and see if it's there....or get one here, mate...
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    Changing a flat on side of road using tubular tape

    My vote is on Challenge Forte (300tpi @ 265g) tubs or maybe Criteriums (300tpi @ 260g)for you. 60% crits is what I race and I love these. Forte for the fall/winter and Criteriums for the races and summer. These are one of the last companies that avoid any vulcanisation and are truely hand...
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    Frame sizing

    Thanks for your input guys...I know it seems a little crazy to have it fit but I guess I'll see what happens in the fit session and testing the bike for myself. It's very possible that I need to try a completely different bike in the 55cm-56cm range, who knows. I wouldn't even consider...
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    Frame sizing

    I have been riding a 2008 55cm Bianchi C2C 928 carbon frame for at least 1 1/2 years now. I am 6' tall and about 170 pounds. I was told that it's the right frame size for me by my LBS. As much as I love the looks of this bike and the way it rides some of the time, I haven't been able to become...