Shimano FC-RS500 Crankset 52/36, 175 mm, Review
Shimano Non-Series Cranks Many newcomers and even experienced riders do not know that Shimano produces lower-priced 'non-group'...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Aug 5, 20215 min read
Deda RHM 02 Handlebar Review
Traditional Shape and Size For most of my cycling life, I rode on traditionally deep (D-shaped) traditional road bike handlebars. They...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jun 4, 20212 min read
SunRace CS-RX1, 11-32T, Rear Cassette, Review
Rear Cassette A big advantage of building your own bike are your own choices; you can buy whatever matches your needs and/or suits your...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jun 1, 20213 min read
Scandium 'Fastrax' Race Bike Build (2)
The Canvas As mentioned before, this particular build originally had only: - a frame, 56 cm made of Scandium (1.200 grams) - a carbon...
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Gerhard Wanninger
May 29, 20214 min read
Scandium 'Fastrax' Race Bike Build (1)
Background, 'Old' NOS KHS Alloy 7005 Frame A few years ago, I've bought a 58cm 'KHS' 7005 aluminum frame with carbon rear and chain stays...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 17, 20205 min read
Bicycle Water Bottles - Plastic, Alloy or Stainless Steel?
Riding bicycle is a sport, every rider should refuel during a ride. For convenience, some people buy small water, carbonated or sports...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Continental Grand Prix 5000 Clincher Review
After my introduction of the GP 5000 tires, several months have already passed. During this time I've mounted them together with the...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 14, 20202 min read
My 'Italian Style' new Bike Built (2)
My New Ride Some months ago I 'accidentally' discovered a Reynolds 853 steel frame with carbon rear stays and a full carbon fork as a NOS...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jul 9, 20205 min read
My 'Italian Style' new Bike Built (1)
Bonjorno, welcome to my homepage! End of the Year The year 2020 comes slowly to an end, and what year it was! Not many people understood...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jul 1, 20204 min read
Continental Grand Prix 5000 Background
My disappointing experiences with the Vittoria Corse G+ tires they still gave me some more appetite for alternative 'high end' tires. The...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jan 29, 20205 min read
Clipless Pedals (2) - Why do I use them on my road racing bike?
continued from Clipless Pedals (1) Traditional Flat Pedals During my whole 'cycling career' I never gave much thought to my pedals. In...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 29, 20194 min read
Clipless Pedals (1) - some historical background
Every rider is, in fact, only connected by three parts to the bike: the hands, the bottom, and the feet, that's it! These three parts...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 29, 20195 min read
Mustache or Moustache Handlebar - Why do I use them?
Checking out different homepages of bike part sellers, one will notice that there are different styles, materials, and finishes of...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 30, 20193 min read
Vittoria CORSA G+ Folding Tire (1st Generation) Experience
Here is my review of the Vittoria Corsa G+ folding tire from which I've owned and rode two same tires. REPLACEMENT I've tried to...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 15, 20193 min read
Vittoria Zip Case - Italian Flag
Before purchasing a new tire, I thought it would be good to prepare and clean up my own bike 'emergency kit' which could help me to go...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 10, 20193 min read
Bar End Shifters - Why and how do I use them?
Background: For around 8 years I am using indexed Taiwan-made microSHIFT 9-speed bar-end Shifters, first on my mountain bike which I...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 8, 20195 min read
Panaracer Race A & L Evo 3 Road Bicycle Tire Long Term Review
This review of my Panacarer Race A & L Evo 4 road bike tire is a follow-up of my first road tires, the Continental Ultra Sport II tires....
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 6, 20194 min read
CONTINENTAL ULTRA SPORT II: My Road Bike Tire experience
Background After my upbringing in Germany, I moved to Taiwan in 1989, got married, and became a father. Former Formosa had a terrible...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 6, 20195 min read
Triathlon Split Nose Saddle on my Racing Bicycle?
While riding a bike, there are only three parts connecting you, the rider, directly with the bike: the hands, the butt, and the feet....
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