javadude

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/69492-colnago-c40/

Also, you should read warranty terms and condiions, i wouldnt be surprised if there is a disclaimer of sorts regarding this issue,

Its seems to be common, even with bigger brands like Giant. They dont keep stock of spares for every model year, so they end up giving you whatever colour is available in stock.

Lol, that was funny.

That sinking feeling in his heart is just a precursor to the feeling of teeth sinking into his bones.

Wow. I'd love to see the look on the guys face that stumbles upon those two.

It depends on where you can get a Visa. Australia is really tough right now. Unless the economy is booming and there is a huge skills shortage, its tough to get a company willing to sponsor a visa when they can find the skills locally. I would try the middle east where pretty much all skills are imported and the pay is really good.

Maybe yours is an Italian one, that would be cool.

Must be an early one. My MK 1 from 1986 had Reynolds 501. Cant remember where I read the story about Zini, might have even been somewhere on this thread. Zini was started by two Italian brothers, then somehow Basil Cohen got to know one of the brothers who came racing here in SA, and he subsequently bought the rights to the Zini name. I got my Zini from Deal and Huth in December 1986 from their store opposite Carlton Center. Best LBS in history.

And the N1 into town at some point. But having some facts at hand would be far less entertaining.

Droll = Mr Hankey

No, we'd rather just imagine what they look like

True that. A lot of these guys are getting off scott free, with Lance taking the fall for many of of them. It looks like the message there is that its ok to have been a doper, as long as you weren't being a d!ck about it.

I like Vaughters. He's a straight shooter and says it like it is. If teams are expected to fire ex dopers then they may as well just shut the whole circus down.

Wow, I cant believe there were cyclists doping.

Apologies, couldn't see the stamped stays in the pic. One way to check if its a Corsa Extra is to shine a torch in the BB looking into the seat tube. Columbus SLX tubing is 'Rifled'. You should see ribs runing vertically down the tube. The fork does look wrong, but you never know. The serial number link you posted is normally quite accurate, i have two 80's Merckxs and they both match up with the serial numbers on that site.

That Eddy Merckx isn't an Eddy Merckx. The fork is wrong, the brake guides are wrong and the chainstays are not stamped where they meet the seat tube.

Yip. If you put a ruler on the bottom of the bar the tip of the lever should just touch the ruler. Them's the rules.

Racing 3's are fantastic wheels, but you wont get new ones for 2.5K.

Dear KleinLenise Is the constant negativity leaving a damper on your confidence? I grew up in a very negative environment and was made to feel like no bike I ever rode was good enough. This started at a very young age where someone very close to me gave me a whole lecture about how useless 26ers are. These incidents and the constant negativity left a damper on my confidence and ability for the rest of my life. As I grew up this continued and I found it very difficult to ride any bike, and just went through bicycles irresponsibly. I felt like I was not creating the life I wanted to lead. I found that I did not really know what bike I wanted at all and pretty much felt like I was in a continual state of confusion. I discovered Dianetics and went into the Center to see if I could get some help. I was given a personality analysis and the results really mirrored how I felt. I signed up to get some Dianetics therapy and also started reading the book. Within two months I had noticed some very major changes in my life. During one of the sessions I unlocked what I refer to as a trigger point which was holding the negativity in place. This in turn unlocked a whole series of things and once these had come to view, I noticed that I no longer thought of myself as useless and a failure. Since that point I have found a renewed sense of purpose and direction in my life. Straight after I started with Dianetics I got a great BMX bike and haven't given other bikes a second look. I am riding a bike now that I wanted as a kid and teenager but was never able to ride. I have helped others when in need and I find I can look people in the eyes with confidence. I have also found that I am more alert, my mind works quicker and is sharper than ever before.

In my house too, which is why my son doesnt ride his bike at all, but its his loss.

As they like to joke, what comes after two days of rain in Cape Town?........................ Monday.

Cant wait to see the finished item. What groupset are you going with?

I think both will work flawlessly. I personally would go for EPS, because Its Campy you know, and only Campy will do.

Agreed. There's a difference between a leisurely 2K ride on a dedicated cycle lane and sharing the road with PTSD suffering veterans of the struggle/border war and their kids/wives who cant wait for the opportunity show you that their car is harder than your body.