ASK BERN

currieinahurry

you feeling ok mate??
tikka

pain is merely weakness leaving the body

Bern.

demongridner, Is this serious? or shoudl I say This is serious. Never ride a turbo for too long if this is happening as you are not doing yourself any favours.

I used to get the same as a youngster riding the old I.L.E.A supplied bikes down at Herne Hill with those awful plastic saddles. Try to avoid wearing lycra afterwards.

pb21

Thanks bern for allowing my LBS to order a bike from yourselves (the condor pista), very much appreciated.
But they cant get to speak to Grant to complete the order!

Bern.

If they ask for James he can re-direct them to someone at the warehouse who can deal with it for them

pistonbrew

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Richard, today's info says they will leave Italy on 22nd with forks leaving within a day of this date also.
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along with the new potenzas? or still waiting on dropouts?
cheers
bob


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JWSurrey

Bern,
I saw a couple of fixies downstairs in the shop with some fantastic looking/witty decals on Wednesday eve - Just blocked out "XxxxxxXxxxx" rather than the full brand name - Is that a new look, or just some pre-finishing?

Bern.

Pistonbrew, Potenza dropouts flying over from states right now. the tubes are cut and ready for building. they will get priority as soon as they arrive. I will be in Italy in 3 or so weeks time and I expect them to ready around this time.

JW, there is a track racing model like this, but I think the one you saw is a new project we are working on for next year hopefully. We are happy with the idea, but just need to find someone who can build it well enough for us at a price that will be suitable for all. There are usually many pre-production samples, some of which never make it. I sometimes send them to the shop to get a reaction.

JWSurrey

Well, the black one with red decals looked superb. Was there something unusual with the forks?

Something I keep forgetting to ask - So the Deda tubes are drawn in Italy - Are they actually assembled there too? Must be tough when everything else is assembled in Taiwan/China?

I once used to work in the manufacturing sector, and if my memory serves me correctly, the cost of fabricating a computer case in the UK was the same price as having one delivered to your doorstep from China.... Complete with power supply installed! (which is probably why I don't work in manufacturing any more[;)]).

Do the big manufacturers have dedicated single sources overseas, or does everyone shop around?
In fact, are the big manufacturers specifying their own designs, or is just a badge engineering facility?
What's the future holding with regard to finite-element stress analysis in frame design (I notice Lemonde make a point of mentioning it).

Bern.

The fork design is based on a traditional track racing style with a flat crown and round blades. We also have a straight road fork as a possible option which would be better for road.

The Deda steel is drawn in Italy and the frames are made there also. It is tough when most production is now in the far east. It is tempting to go this way also, but prices are not significantly cheaper apart from China. We will continue to produce in Europe where we can. I can get on a flight to Italy in the morning, check on production and still be home for tea.

I can't say for all big manufacturers, but I believe some do and some don't. It can depend on materials as not all manufactures build with all metals.

richardbrown9709

Bern - thats great news that you can pop over to Italy and be home in time for tea. Can you pick up my fratello frame whilst your at it ! - waiting since early October now - do they need a kick in the a**e ?!

What I would really like (more realistically) is to be able to pick it up in time for my Birthday on Dec 3.

Ste_S

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Hi Bern.

When ever I ride my turbo, my bits go a bit numb. Thing is when I get finish riding and get off the bike, i have a raging hard-on. What is the reason for this? and how can I prevent it in future?

"People setting the pace too fast on the front are abused to slow down. Riders that do not share the work are abused. Riders that need abuse get abused and the abuse is done in every language so they get the message"
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Dear Demongrider

Try easing off on the deep heat, and make sure you turn the porn channel off before getting on your turbo.

Hope this helps

Bern.

Richard Brown,

I have to go over regularly as what they say is in production is not always the case so I have to make sure sometimes.

I hope so as they should be on the way to us this week.

giant_man

Bern can you tell me if the Fondo comes in off the peg sizing or is a custom option available? And are the new forks in stock now? Thanks.

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Bern.

Stock sizes, but custom is available. Forks should be arriving next week in time for fratellos.

pistonbrew

bern - another q. regarding the new potenza. is it too late in the build to ask for no rear brake cable brazeons (or a drilled bridge)? not the end of the world if it is too late, but the thought has just occurred to me this morning - i never thought to ask about it when i specced the bike.

cheers
bob

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Bern.

Is it on order? Let me know your surname, size and colour and I will see if I can get one added to the production without the stops.

ededwards

Bern

I'm sure that I saw somewhere that Condor are doing a steel fixed/singlespeed that will take mudguards but for the life of me I can't find the details including looking at your website and searching on here!

It's probably me but I'd greatly appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction.

Many thanks

Ed

Bern.

It is called the Tempo. It is an audax version of the Pista model. In production now. Due by Christmas, fingers crossed.

pistonbrew

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Is it on order? Let me know your surname, size and colour and I will see if I can get one added to the production without the stops.
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cheers bern. i ordered it 10th oct, surname summers / 55cm / black.

thanks
bob

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"The people of Ulverston are liars, drunkards, whoremongers and thieves and follow filthy pleasures" George Fox, 1652.
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Bern.

Ok, I will pass the info onto the right department

ededwards

Thanks Bern, I'll keep my eye out for the Tempo

normanp

Just emailed info@condorcycles.co.uk for a plastic guide for front mech cable on a squadra - arrived the next day. That's what I call service!

pistonbrew

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Ok, I will pass the info onto the right department
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thanks bern, mail me (addy is in my profile) if easier.

cheers
bob

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"The people of Ulverston are liars, drunkards, whoremongers and thieves and follow filthy pleasures" George Fox, 1652.
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dave5ncp

Thanks for your intervention.

Dispute resolved amicably.

Now, how do I get paint numbers?

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Bless my cotton socks, I'm in the news!

dave5ncp

Your colleague said you used Humbrol for touch ups - I'd like to know the matches you use. I assume you have a colour chart? I'd like to touch up some cable rub.

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Bless my cotton socks, I'm in the news!

richardbrown9709

Hi Bern

What news on the Fratello ? my old Ridgeback is starting to squeak !

Bern.

HI Richard,

Hopefully one of the guys in the shop should have passed on the info to you. This is the first chance I have managed to get to the p.c. today.

richardbrown9709

Yes they have, thanks for the info and I understand the difficulties with the delivery dates. No problem I can hang on.

Bern.

Not long now.

damitamit

Finally built up my Fratello 5 weeks after buying the frame+forks. I have a carbon post in it, but it keeps slipping a small amount during each ride (very annoying). Can anyone suggest a solution to this? I have heard suggestions of hairspray and sanding the post rough, but I'm unsure whether this will affect the carbon structurally.

Thanks
Amit