Mash / Cinelli Vigorelli

Why would you suggest a Vigorosa to someone who doesn't like the Vigorelli, they're the same bike with a different paintjob....

he's suggesting that the guy riding the Vig that is too small for him buy the vig from the guy with a larger frame that doesnt like it.

what drop do i need for a front brake on a Mash Bolt?

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kyttrya be interested to know more about the bottle holders front and back..

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Thanks, what caliper would you suggest I go for? I am tempted by Campy...

Probably not a bad idea, I find my Campag brakes great even with stock pads. Tektro/cheap Shimano with Kool-Stop salmons another option.

kyttrya be interested to know more about the bottle holders front and back..

I use SKS bottle holder adapters. Cheap & easy to install.

A review with which I agree: http://road.cc/content/review/58524-sks-bottle-cage-adapter

he's suggesting that the guy riding the Vig that is too small for him buy the vig from the guy with a larger frame that doesnt like it.

I see, I didn't quite get his meaning.

HI chaps - is anyone close enough to their bike to help me out with a technical question

What is the diameter of the down tube of a Histogram Mash?

Tis not constant section?

Good point - around the traditional bottle boss area?

I will be drilling out the front fork for a brake soon, how do I do this without causing a disaster?

on my vig the fork is already drilled, the hole is just plugged up and painted over?

I will be drilling out the front fork for a brake soon, how do I do this without causing a disaster?

Depends which model it is? I think most Mash forks have a brake hole, it's just covered by a plastic stopper and a bit of paint.

If you can slip a screw driver or something similar in to the brake-hole from back to front then you just need to give it a smash with a hammer. Should be fine.
If you don't feel like doing it yourself, take the fork to a bike shop, a good one will do it for you on the spot.

on my vig the fork is already drilled, the hole is just plugged up and painted over?

Thats what I meant, but I think you still need to drill this little plug out? Not sure it will come out just with a nail and hammer, plus dont want to really crack the paintwork up too bad if I can help it....

Depends which model it is? I think most Mash forks have a brake hole, it's just covered by a plastic stopper and a bit of paint.

If you can slip a screw driver or something similar in to the brake-hole from back to front then you just need to give it a smash with a hammer. Should be fine.
If you don't feel like doing it yourself, take the fork to a bike shop, a good one will do it for you on the spot.

Sorry should have read your post before replying! Yes thats what I meant, but I dont want to simply punch it fromt he back as it might mean more paint breaking off than I'd like?

Either way if its thats simple, i'll give it a go soon.

thanks for the advice guys!

Sorry should have read your post before replying! Yes thats what I meant, but I dont want to simply punch it fromt he back as it might mean more paint breaking off than I'd like?

Ah just have at it, you're scratch up the paint fitting the brake anyway and no-one is going to notice.

yeah the brake will cover any removed paint I would have thought.

Either way if its thats simple, i'll give it a go soon.

thanks for the advice guys!

If post 2009 then pre drilled.

Use 2/3mm drill as pilot hole into front where should be raised circle for guide.

Reem with 5mm etc to get a clean hole.

Simple.

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with Joey Essex?

YO - can anyone with a black / white / blue Histogram Mash get in touch with me please? I need to check if the BB serial number is unique or just a manufacturers code.

I'm having a very weird afternoon with someone claiming that my bike is actually theirs...