how to get rid of gyro?
07-21-06, 04:26 PM
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how to get rid of gyro?
So how do i remove it, just take off the stem and go from there? And can I still run a U-brake on it?
07-21-06, 06:52 PM
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yup, just take off the stem and go from there, you might need some spacers though, and you'll need a new cable.
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sorry just curious, why are you gettin rid of the gyro?
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Weight, looks, braking power, just because.
I dont run a gyro on my bike, just a long straight cable.
I dont run a gyro on my bike, just a long straight cable.
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07-21-06, 08:18 PM
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how much does a gyro weigh? i dont see it making a bigger difference, and no bar spins??
07-21-06, 08:21 PM
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Gyros dont weigh all that much, but it's still a tiny bit.
And I can still triple barspin without a gyro.
And I can still triple barspin without a gyro.
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while your cable gets twisted
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what does that have to do with anything?
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you have to untwist them, just a convenience issue for me. Why not get a gyro or keep it on, to me it looks better and your puttin on hardly any weight on your bike.
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I prefer not to have it, just like a lot of people out there.
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Originally Posted by R Kritikal
sorry just curious, why are you gettin rid of the gyro?
BTW which kool-stop pads work the best?
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The gyro takes up quite a bit of space under the stem - you could use spacers but I just cut the headtube down, it takes some work but I think it's worth it for the cleaner looks and it seems to make the bike feel better too.
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Originally Posted by MadMan2k
The gyro takes up quite a bit of space under the stem - you could use spacers but I just cut the Steerer tube down, it takes some work but I think it's worth it for the cleaner looks and it seems to make the bike feel better too.
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Originally Posted by MadMan2k
The gyro takes up quite a bit of space under the stem - you could use spacers but I just cut the headtube down, it takes some work but I think it's worth it for the cleaner looks and it seems to make the bike feel better too.
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I was tired, and I didn't read the post like I usually do before I hit submit. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
braking power
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Some people would rather just go the easier and cheeper route of going straight cable.
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yeh and i hate how its soo much trouble if something on gyro goes wrong whereas it is alot easier on straight cables and also through gyro, braking power is lost unless you are some sort of master at tuning it!
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Originally Posted by eightdip
yeh and i hate how its soo much trouble if something on gyro goes wrong whereas it is alot easier on straight cables and also through gyro, braking power is lost unless you are some sort of master at tuning it!
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
Some people would rather just go the easier and cheeper route of going straight cable.
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Heres what I do. When my shoes are worn out from riding brakless, I put tape of the holes and they become work shoes and winter shoes. During the winter I buy a new pair of shoes for riding and wait till about late may before i satrt wearing them. This way threre 100% trashed by the end of summer.
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My Arto's hold up really well despite my brakelessness, I've had them for 3 months and the soles have hardly any rubber missing. But I try not to stick my foot in the tire when I don't have to, rolling to a slow enough speed to turn around or just step onto the ground works for me most of the time.
I do quite a bit of footjams, though.
I do quite a bit of footjams, though.
