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Lilliputti

Member since Feb 2013 • Last active Nov 2017
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  • in Complete bikes and frame & forks
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    Will sadly have to let this go as I don't have much storage space for bikes after moving and have to prioritize my n+1 situation.

    So up for sale is Carlo Carlà track frame set. Custom made for previous owner in 2015 by Carlo Carlà.
    Has lots of beautiful details as the double wishbone-seat stays, panto lugs, all main triple tubes have been formed by hand (similar to columbus max-tubing), openable dropout (can take a belt drive if needed) etc. All in all one of the nicest frames I've seen.

    Paint is powder, which is a bit of a shame as it hides the pantos and lugs a bit, but the pantos could be easily engraved with dremel and painted to get them a bit more showy.

    Specs:
    BB ITA
    Fork 1 1/8"
    27,2mm seatpost
    Will accept 25mm tyres (maybe even 28mm with wider rims)
    Tubing Dedacciai Zero
    Weight 2,5kg with headset and fork

    Geometry:

    Photos:






    Frame is in nice shape, has some light wear in the paint but nothing severe. The frame has one really small (1-2mm diameter) dent that is almost impossible to photograph. Will give it a try if this seems to be a problem, but it is hardly noticeable.

    Asking 350e with fork, FSA headset and extra set of decals (the same kind that are now on the down tube), shipping excluded. shipping to UK/most EU countries is 40/50 euros depending if I can pack it below 5kg.

    And just to get things lit, here's a video of carlas workshop and PO's pictures without paint so you can see the details a bit better.
    https://vimeo.com/78280177

    http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/carl-rigiflex-track-for-sale-25476

  • in Bikes & Bits
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    Anyone tried to order something directly from hongfu's netsite lately? Problems?

    Trying to order the HF-FK089 cx-fork, but can't get through paypal:
    "PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller's website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem."

  • in Classifieds
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    So I've been having a bit of headache with This frame I bought from majsterjanek. Mostly because majsterjanek seems to be neglecting my messages although he is upping his other sale threads in here.

    Edit: At least got an answer after posting this. So, Majsterjanek did not pay attention to these details when he was disassembling a whole bike adn apologized for that . Don't know what to think about it, the frame wasn't that expensive so I'm just going to repair what is needed. I'll leave the pictures so you can make your own decision about the hassle.

    BB shell threads were badly rusted. I can understand a little rust on a old frame but this had gone deep into the threads. I had to soak it a few days to get most of it out but the threads are still in such bad condition that other bb cup isn't going in nicely and I'll have to get the threads tapped at LBS.

    Here is a picture of the BB shell before I started soaking and brushing it: Threads

    Originally the seatpost clamp was used with just a bolt as there are threads at the other side but it came to me tightened with a bolt and a nut on the other side and you could see it was clearly overtightened. It had deformed the clamp and the upper area of the seattube and the original threads were pretty much destroyed because of the tightening with a nut.

    These are bad photos, but the whole thing looked like this after taking the bolt and nut out:
    Twisted seatclamp
    And the threads:
    Threads

    Because of the over tightening now when the seatclamp is straight, the bolt is clearly misaligned. I've put a bolt in there so you can see the misalignment :
    misalignment

    And the threads are in such weak condition that they can't handle any tension without bolt slipping.

    As I bought this frame with shipping, there are always risks involved because you can't see the frame in person. Of course I am not expecting a new frame without signs of life but these are the kind of things that in my opinion should be told on the sales thread.

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  • in Wanted Adverts
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    Hi!

    Would want to buy a crankset with outer bearing for 68mm english threads . Preferably with BB and chain rings. Spindle length 170mm or less. With two or three chain rings, offer what you got!

    Shipping to Finland has to be possible.

    Cheers,
    Henri

  • in Wanted Adverts
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    It says it all on the title. Can't do pickup so has to be posted. Hit me with a PM if you have something.

  • in Components and clothing
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    Dibs, sending PM.

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