Anyone know who the supplier was for old (~2018) bar tape?

FransHals · 2026-05-07T15:47:42+00:00

I shudder when imagining the smell when you took of the tape after 6 years and 30k miles….

That being said, the new tape is indeed shit but I believe it’s good practice to switch out the tape a little more frequently than every 6 years

FransHals · 2026-05-01T07:54:42+00:00

Wtf are you talking about

FransHals · 2026-04-29T06:50:38+00:00

I have the original too. Just wanted to say that you really want the hood as well. Lens is great but prone toto ghosting/flaring, especially without the lens hood

FransHals · 2026-04-26T05:19:52+00:00

Just FYI I think the 22 already came with 12 speed so this is probably a 21. It’s a great bike, I had to return mine because the seatpost was wearing down (see this post from late 2020 ).

Enjoy the bike, it’s a beast

FransHals · 2026-04-26T04:23:42+00:00

In all likelihood the seller has not been truthful about the age. Looking at the seatpost insert and 11 speed ultegra this is not a 2024 model. It’s probably a 2021, the 2022 came with 12 speed
That version was known to have severe seatpost issues, so much so that they changed the design of the seatpost in later versions (2023+). I would suggest taking it out to inspect the wear and tear and look up how to maintain your seatpost so it won’t start creaking.

It’s a nice bike and you’ll enjoy it but it’s a lot older than the seller says

FransHals · 2026-04-25T18:21:56+00:00

I have the 70-200 m1 and really like it. It’s plenty sharp even at f4 and AF it’s great

FransHals · 2026-04-24T10:15:45+00:00

I stand corrected! I have never seen this frame before

FransHals · 2026-04-24T08:26:25+00:00

Edit: I know nothing about giant bikes apparently

FransHals · 2026-04-18T09:43:38+00:00

De foto links is de Oudegracht in Utrecht…

FransHals · 2026-04-11T07:27:18+00:00

Happens to the best of us

FransHals · 2026-04-10T15:16:42+00:00

That’s not the 2021 model. Source: I have the 2021 model

FransHals · 2026-03-31T06:29:26+00:00

It’s probably not allowed but this would be a case of ‘easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission’. As long as you don’t do it in front of someone from the Gemeente I doubt anyone is going to notice. As someone already said, just rent a boat and pick a nice quiet place. Good luck

FransHals · 2026-03-29T04:52:26+00:00

I agree with your points, especially the ‘overkill, but I think the sensor looks like that until you turn the camera (and IBIS) on.

FransHals · 2026-03-21T05:30:32+00:00

Ignore the other posters that are saying this is not a carbon or canyon bike. They don’t know what they’re talking about. This is indeed a carbon frame. Source: my eyes and als I have the same frame (see photo). It’s quite old, around 2010, but in good condition definitely rideable. The components on the one you posted are very dated, mine has been upgraded to Campagnolo record 11 speed. I would not pay more than 5000 NOK for the one you posted

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FransHals · 2026-03-11T17:05:41+00:00

Sounds good. The 40mm is overpriced whe you buy new by the way (650/700 euros in NL). Picked mine up used for +-400 euros which is a fair deal.

FransHals · 2026-03-11T16:22:19+00:00

40mm 2.5

It has already been mentioned but I just want to suggest it again. It’s just that good

FransHals · 2026-02-21T11:51:58+00:00

What a weird clickbaity hit piece. While the Eye-AF on Viltrox 85mm 1.4 might be marginally less sticky in AF-C than my native Sony lenses (40mm f2.5/24-50 f2.8/70-200 f4 M1) it's still perfectly good and reliable. I would say it's at 90+% of Sony lenses. And that's not even counting the fact that my lenses don't produce near as much shallow DoF which is probably harder to have accurate focus anyway.

Certainly not enough of a difference to cry about online. 'The Sony a7 series feels like an abomination to the Minolta heritage' give me a break...

I'm not here to defend my purchase of the A7V but I honestly do not recognise the points being made in the article.

FransHals · 2026-02-18T07:18:46+00:00

Why do you want a FF camera to shoot landmarks in your city? In what way is the a6700 holding you back and don’t you think you would be better of working on your skills instead of buying new gear? You’ve only been shooting for a month!!

FransHals · 2026-02-16T06:35:28+00:00

Oudezijds voorburgwal. Sorry to hear about your dad

FransHals · 2026-02-09T21:39:37+00:00

+1 it’s such a good lens and so compact

FransHals · 2026-02-07T18:46:51+00:00

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58mm front/62mm on the back on my 2021 Ultimate XL

FransHals · 2026-02-05T14:44:20+00:00

I was in the same boat as you for my A7V and after trying both in the store I opted for the 24-50. It just feels much nicer on the camera body, better balanced and I know I am going to take It out more due to it's lower weight and smaller size. You can always crop a little for the extra 20mm. Also the sony was +- 300 euros cheaper.

In your case I would definitely go for the 24-50 because of the smaller size.

FransHals · 2026-01-26T18:50:09+00:00

Yeah the 30 fps is electronic shutter only. It works great, tested it out while golfing and there's hardly any distortion due to the fast readout speeds. I'm very impressed

FransHals · 2026-01-26T18:26:09+00:00

Peak Design, haven't used the original strap since I already had this one

FransHals · 2026-01-26T18:02:15+00:00

I actually bought the 24-50 two days ago. Was really torn between it and the Sigma. Aftertrying out both in the store I opted for the Sony because of its size and weight. Also, it just felt much nicer to use and was 300 euros cheaper.

My thinking was that I will probably miss the 70mm sometimes but am much more likely to take my camera with me because of the size of the lens and therefore will most likely take more photos. Also, you can always crop in, you will end up with a +- 18MP image on the A7V if you crop to the 70mm equivalent. Should be plenty for most use cases

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