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Brian
11-18-09, 07:20 AM
I'm going to throw some bullhorns on it, and I'm already looking for better pedals. My question is, what else should be changed? I like the bike as is, but realize that it could benefit from a few upgrades. Open to suggestions, as this is one of my winter project bikes.

shubonker
11-18-09, 07:26 AM
Upgrade saddle.

Are you looking for performance gains or just looks?
Brian
11-18-09, 07:31 AM
Upgrade saddle.

Are you looking for performance gains or just looks?

Both or neither. Just want to make the bike even more fun to ride, without spending too much.

yepyep
11-18-09, 07:33 AM
New tires
Brian
11-18-09, 07:39 AM
New tires

After I practice my skidding. I need to find some good winter rubber, for the snow.
shubonker
11-18-09, 09:40 AM
I'd go for a lighter wheelset, or get a lighter front wheel for better handling.
Brian
11-18-09, 09:55 AM
I'd go for a lighter wheelset, or get a lighter front wheel for better handling.

Doesn't that go against the heavy, deep aero section wheel trend? :rolleyes:
botto
11-18-09, 09:55 AM
gearing and brakes.
shubonker
11-18-09, 10:01 AM
Doesn't that go against the heavy, deep aero section wheel trend? :rolleyes:

In that case, get a tiny hat and matching top tube pad.
ADSR
11-18-09, 10:01 AM
Whoah! Hey guys! botto showed up in SSFG!

Sounds like the man has spoken. S3X Wheelset and a set of brakes for you, pal.
Brian
11-18-09, 10:11 AM
In that case, get a tiny hat and matching top tube pad.

No white belt? :innocent:


Whoah! Hey guys! botto showed up in SSFG!

Sounds like the man has spoken. S3X Wheelset and a set of brakes for you, pal.

I'll get some brakes, but not ready for new wheels yet. We'll have a lot of snow on the ground for several months.

Anyone have a pedal recommendation for winter/snow?
mcgreivey
11-18-09, 10:44 AM
fenders, chain gaurd, rubber platform pedals, lights & generator hub, North Road bars
botto
11-18-09, 10:53 AM
No white belt? :innocent:



I'll get some brakes, but not ready for new wheels yet. We'll have a lot of snow on the ground for several months.

Anyone have a pedal recommendation for winter/snow?

shimano spd-sl. they work 12 months a year.
Brian
11-18-09, 11:16 AM
fenders, chain gaurd, rubber platform pedals, lights & generator hub, North Road bars

I'd like that Shimano generator stuff - the Alfine.
Brian
11-20-09, 09:41 AM
I got some Campy brakes and TT levers. Just need to pick out some bullhorns now. I know I'll need a shorter stem for the bullhorns, but how much shorter?

Any other suggestions?
Brian
11-21-09, 09:32 AM
Looking for pedals, I found the All-City track pedals (http://allcitycycles.com/products/components/standard_track_pedals/). Are they any good?
j3ffr3y
11-21-09, 09:49 AM
Looking for pedals, I found the All-City track pedals (http://allcitycycles.com/products/components/standard_track_pedals/). Are they any good?

I've never heard bad things about them, but I have a set of GR-9s which i love and would highly recommend.
Brian
11-21-09, 10:14 AM
I've never heard bad things about them, but I have a set of GR-9s which i love and would highly recommend.

This comment appeals to me: "The bearings are not sealed, but I have always had really great luck with them even through Minnesota winters.".
tFUnK
11-21-09, 07:29 PM
carbon fork
bobfromwaco
11-21-09, 08:04 PM
What slicks are on it?
Brian
11-21-09, 08:22 PM
They're Kenda's.