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thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 02:26 PM

Sometimes it is all in the details (and forum assistance)
 
When I originally put my Tommasini together, I wanted the appropriate 'Tommasnini' cages. Due to availability, I settled for some ciussi inox cages.

With the help of Liv2RideHard, I now have the appropriate cages. He also included some Tommasini bar plugs.

Here is a picture comparison. I think it is a much better match:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...psyoolqzrs.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...pssxuyzs2f.jpg

thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 02:29 PM

Oh, and new tires will be here for spring.

oliver1850 12-31-2013 03:17 PM

Looks good, I hope you got two. It sounds like the Tommasini is going to miss out on mid winter slush rides though.

thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oliver1850 (Post 1475743)
Looks good, I hope you got two. It sounds like the Tommasini is going to miss out on mid winter slush rides though.

I do have two. Pics were for comparison.

Any you we correct. No slush rides for this one. I have a bianchi more equipped for such things. Besides, I can't have the Tommasini dripping on our carpet when I get home :)

buldogge 12-31-2013 03:43 PM

Oh...So, you ordered some Pro 4s from PBK as well Casey? :p

-Mark in St. Louis

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 1475713)
Oh, and new tires will be here for spring.


thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by buldogge (Post 1475757)
Oh...So, you ordered some Pro 4s from PBK as well Casey? :p

-Mark in St. Louis

Haha, not quite. Tires must be tan. I'm thinking deda or veloflex.

Here are some finished pics in poor lighting:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...psgabxtk4t.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps5ugof2du.jpg

cachagua 12-31-2013 05:45 PM

Beautiful! Oh man that's nice.

Another option for tires: the Vittoria Corsa SCs. Definitely the right look, and I like their ride very well.

ceolwulf 12-31-2013 05:47 PM

Vittoria Corsa SCs are love.

bike looks great :cool:

zmudshark 12-31-2013 05:54 PM

Veloflex Masters are under $40 at Ribble, and the last two orders I've made have made it to AZ in a week, even during the holidays. Not sure if XMAS10 still gives you a discount, but worked for me last week. They have 23 & 25's in stock

Love the Tommasini.

thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 05:56 PM

Does the corsa sc have any benefit over a veloflex? I've been very happy with veloflex clinchers.

I hear good things about the deda tires and they are much cheaper as well.

thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zmudshark (Post 1475818)
Veloflex Masters are under $40 at Ribble, and the last two orders I've made have made it to AZ in a week, even during the holidays. Not sure if XMAS10 still gives you a discount, but worked for me last week. They have 23 & 25's in stock

Love the Tommasini.

Thanks!

Those are Seoul tubular rims. No masters here. I may need a pair for another set though.

zmudshark 12-31-2013 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdgenbird (Post 1475820)
Does the corsa sc have any benefit over a veloflex? I've been very happy with veloflex clinchers.

I hear good things about the deda tires and they are much cheaper as well.

It's heavier and made in Asia. Is that an advantage?

thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 06:04 PM

That's why I ask. If I'm spending corsa sc money, I think I will just go veloflex.

sales guy 12-31-2013 07:10 PM

Very nice except the post. If they didn't cross drill the aero section, I think they would look cleaner, nicer. Atmo.

thirdgenbird 12-31-2013 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sales guy (Post 1475843)
Very nice except the post. If they didn't cross drill the aero section, I think they would look cleaner, nicer. Atmo.

I wanted a c-record post but couldn't find one long enough. Option two was a miche primato (same post without cross drilling) but they are no longer made and the supertype was easier to find. Overall, I am pleased but would consider changing it if I found the first two options. The holes do match the cutouts in the shifters so there is that.


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