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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    <blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by pistonbrew</i>

    thanks bern, i'll pick a bottle up next time i'm in.

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    Finish Line Cross Country is an excellent lube which i have always used. Recommended!

    SIZE IS EVERYTHING! or at least that's what my LBS tells me.
  • graudi
    graudi Posts: 106
    Thanks for the Fratello lead time help Bern.
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Greenbank, the Black Rain are 1 1/8" i'm afraid. They are available seperately.
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  • Greenbank
    Greenbank Posts: 731
    Indeed, I noticed that when I reread my post.

    Gotta price for 'em?

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  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    graudi, no problem. Greenbank, oops, sorry, œ99.99
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  • Greenbank
    Greenbank Posts: 731
    Thanks!

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  • AndyH70
    AndyH70 Posts: 4
    What's the best way to look after my Pista's chain?

    I run SRAM chains with powerlinks on my other (mountain) bikes and tend to take the chain off quite frequently (after every muddy ride, but less often in summer) and give it a good wash, and then clean up the drivetrain.

    Although the Pista chain can be split open, and so in theory it could be cleaned up in the same way, it's not really practical do that.

    So what's the recommended approach?
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    I used to buy the cheapest, thinest aerosol liek GT85 and just blast the rubbish out of the chain with a cloth behind then wipe with said cloth, leave to drip and re-lube.

    There are some good degreasers these days like Speed Clean or Clean Streak that will dislodge and evaporate any rubbish on the chain leaving it perfectly dry for re-application. I used to use these for my motorbike. I would keep it away from bearings, but it is great for getting grease or oil spots off the garage floor.
    BERNIN RUBBER
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    hi Bern
    Do you sell a 1 1/8" steel fork? Ideally with room for a 28 with mudguard eyes, but drilled for a normal DP road brake, not cantis.
  • simon johnson
    simon johnson Posts: 1,064
    Bern, for his birthday my younger brother is going to get his first road bike, we've pulled together œ700 max. He was going to get a 'shrek', but methinks he would like a Condor - do you have anything in this price range?
    Where\'s me jumper?
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Mike, sorry I don't think so, but it would be worth checking with the sales guys as there may be pair lurking. Failing that they may be able to order a pair.

    Simon, I believe there should be something. If you contact one of the sales hits they should be able to help.
    Let me know if response is slow.
    BERNIN RUBBER
  • ryderfreak
    ryderfreak Posts: 69
    Bern, sorry if this is a silly/trivial question but I was wondering whether there are many 50/52cm road bike frames available at your shop for a test ride?

    More info: friend of mine is interested in a Condor road bike, very interested in the Baracchi frame in particular. Would like to test ride a model with typical specs at your premises if at all possible before making such a big investment (budget is in the 1200-1500 range). So was wondering whether she could just turn up at the shop this weekend and there'll be a suitably-sized Baracchi available to test-ride?

    PS - am asking primarily because most bike shops do not appear to readily stock 50/52cm models and there is usually a waiting period to get the bikes in-store to test.

    Thanks for any help!
    rf
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    ryderfreak, it is possible that there is one in store to take a quick spin on. If you call the store and ask for Peter, he will be able to help with your request. If there is not the exact model, there may be something close.
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  • damitamit
    damitamit Posts: 277
    Random question Bern.

    I have a Deda Big Logo stem on my fratello. Im trying to find out what angle rise it is, but can't find that info anywhere on the internet.

    I dont suppose you know of hand? Or have literature there for it.

    Just need to know, so I can pick the right rise when buying a new stem.
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    I think they are a 80/100 degree, the same as ITM
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  • damitamit
    damitamit Posts: 277
    Ok, Thanks bern.

    Another question (I cant seem to find the answer on your website). Is the fratello bottom bracket english or italian thread?

    Thanks
    Amit
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    All of our frames have English threads
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Bern, do Condor still sell <u>all</u> alum road frames, as per the Italia but with aluminium stays? Or were they dropped in 05/06?
    Just curious cus I've bought a second hand one. [:)]

    I've been Thamed !!
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Yes, it just has a different name now, Agio. It has rack and guard fittings.
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Mine doesn't have mudguard or rack mounts, it looks every inch a race frame. Blue/Black, carbon forks. It's got Campag Khamsin wheels which only came out late last year, I think.
    So, could it be 2006 model? Thanks.

    I've been Thamed !!
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Most likely 05 model, but we still had stocks in 06 so it could depend on when purchased.
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  • alansmithy
    alansmithy Posts: 80
    Bern

    I was out in the wilds of Hampshire on Monday and my old steed's rear spindle snapped. After giving it the Basil Fawlty treatment, I have declared that now is finally the time to get a Fratello.

    So I'm up in London for a meeting on Monday but I can't find on the website what time you open/close? How much time do I need to allow for the jig/ordering details etc?

    Thanks,

    Alan
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Alan, sorry the details are not there. Mon to Fri 0900 to 1800, wed late close 1930, sat 1000 to 1700, Sunday out riding.


    I would allow approx 1 hour and could be worth calling ahead to make sure one of the guys are free. I would recommend Pete, James or Ronan for fratello.
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  • alansmithy
    alansmithy Posts: 80
    Thanks Bern

    I am now officially excited (haven't bought a new bike in years). I will give the boys in the shop a call on Monday morning prior to heading over.

    I'm back in London on the 18th April - is it reasonable to think a Fratello ordered on the 2nd would be in by then??

    Cheers,

    Alan
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Alan, I got back in the office today after a few days away on business to find it has gone crazy. Unfortunately I have had to push delivery times back to up to 5 weeks, but will do everything possible to reduce this. It is worth waiting for what you want and the time does go very quickly.

    it is good to be excited.
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Bern,

    Do you know what the cost of the condor bike bags you've got in the shop is? I couldn't see a pice on them yesterday lunchtime and it was heaving so no way of asking anyone.

    Cheers,

    Ed
  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    99.99 for the padded one.

    just out of curiosity, am I getting price and stock enquiries because response is not quick enough from info@?
    I can do something about it.
    BERNIN RUBBER
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Thanks!

    Sorry - Not in my case. I clicked on a topic reply notification to see what was being said and then remembered that I wasn't able to find out the price in the shop yesterady.

    The info e-mail address normally responds very promptly :)
  • currieinahurry
    currieinahurry Posts: 2,695
    bern ive just bought a caad 7 of the net and am looking to get it resprayed thinking of geting it in a pannelled type design kind of like this
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2005/ ... n05P38.jpg

    would need frame and fork done any ideas on costs??
    tikka


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  • Bern.
    Bern. Posts: 58
    Ejls2, thanks, good to know.

    Currie, the decals used for this model are designed for small round tubes so the world champ bands may be a little tricky, but should be possible. A guess would be ¶œ120, but if you email greg@condorcycles.com he should be able to give a more accurate quote.
    BERNIN RUBBER

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