DrmZ
Breezer Fan
The build is heading for the home stretch.
We had some issues with the cable routing for the rear brake.
The company who did the powder coating did not protect the inside of the cable noodles. (is that the right word?)
With the added thickness of the powder the tube for the rear brake cable got too tight (especially in the bend around the seat tube) that the springs from the brake calipers were struggeling to move back.
My mechanic managed to widen it a bit so at least a shift cable runs smoothly for now.
In the long run I have to widen it more to be able to run a regular brake cable.
The right job for long winter evenings
Also the left Campagnolo Ergopower apparently does not support 3by derailleurs.
I was told all Campagnolo Record 8speed Ergopower support 2by or 3by in the front.
Now I know not all do.
So I have to look for a replacement that does. For now I only use the lorger two chain rings and have the granny gear blocked.
Not too much of an issue because I live in the flat north of Germany. So I do not really need the small chain ring anyways.
Next step will be decals and some small accessoirs like bottle cage and toe clips and then I can go for a first test ride.
If the weather will allow it. For tonight we have a flood warning because of the storm.
We had some issues with the cable routing for the rear brake.
The company who did the powder coating did not protect the inside of the cable noodles. (is that the right word?)
With the added thickness of the powder the tube for the rear brake cable got too tight (especially in the bend around the seat tube) that the springs from the brake calipers were struggeling to move back.
My mechanic managed to widen it a bit so at least a shift cable runs smoothly for now.
In the long run I have to widen it more to be able to run a regular brake cable.
The right job for long winter evenings
Also the left Campagnolo Ergopower apparently does not support 3by derailleurs.
I was told all Campagnolo Record 8speed Ergopower support 2by or 3by in the front.
Now I know not all do.
So I have to look for a replacement that does. For now I only use the lorger two chain rings and have the granny gear blocked.
Not too much of an issue because I live in the flat north of Germany. So I do not really need the small chain ring anyways.
Next step will be decals and some small accessoirs like bottle cage and toe clips and then I can go for a first test ride.
If the weather will allow it. For tonight we have a flood warning because of the storm.
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