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05-06-13, 12:48 PM
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At the time I only had built track wheels (no dish), so I was uncomfortable building a road rear, so I had a shop build the A23s. I also had the rear rebuilt after smacking a 6 foot long 4x4 on a descent, but thats another story. They built back up fine. Straight as an arrow, no hops or dents, even tension, etc.
I now own a dish gauge, so I'm building all of my own wheels. I built the KinLins.
I now own a dish gauge, so I'm building all of my own wheels. I built the KinLins.
05-06-13, 02:38 PM
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oh man, ever since I bought my bike back in September I've had my hear set on a set of Vuelta Corsa Lite road wheels from Nashbar at 1578g for the pair, to replace my dog heavy Mavic CXP22's that came OEM on the bike. They're only $250 for the set. But I'm 5'11 195, and the wheels are 20/24 spoke. After seeing your post I'm starting to worry they might flex too much under my weight. Whacha think?
05-06-13, 02:53 PM
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oh man, ever since I bought my bike back in September I've had my hear set on a set of Vuelta Corsa Lite road wheels from Nashbar at 1578g for the pair, to replace my dog heavy Mavic CXP22's that came OEM on the bike. They're only $250 for the set. But I'm 5'11 195, and the wheels are 20/24 spoke. After seeing your post I'm starting to worry they might flex too much under my weight. Whacha think?
Just my opinion.
05-06-13, 02:55 PM
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Thanks, I did see several reviews from people around 190-200 lbs who also had no problems with them. Oh well, not like I'll be able to get them until probably next year's tax refund anyway. 
05-06-13, 03:04 PM
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05-06-13, 07:08 PM
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Ignoring my bento box (which has a white panel on the non-drive side with a small blue Timbuk2 swirl), what do you guys think of my steed?
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05-06-13, 10:05 PM
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Not much, unfortunately. Maybe it's fun to ride?
05-06-13, 10:07 PM
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05-06-13, 10:20 PM
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05-06-13, 10:27 PM
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05-07-13, 07:06 AM
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05-08-13, 09:06 PM
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Be glad you don't own it.
That paint scheme is god awful.
That paint scheme is god awful.
05-08-13, 09:25 PM
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Rabobank paint gets me hot.
Crank makes me wanna hurl, though.
Crank makes me wanna hurl, though.
05-08-13, 09:41 PM
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Not many bikes that have shimano cranks can do it for me. that giant is not anything different. Other than that, I kind of dig it for being different than the stealth black bikes
05-08-13, 09:47 PM
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That's pretty much how I felt. Not everything needs to be red, white and/or black.
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05-09-13, 03:48 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
NOT!!!!
Damn cheap ass plastic bikes all look the same.
Damn cheap ass plastic bikes all look the same.
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05-09-13, 08:05 AM
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Orange dust covers on the valve stems...that's cute!
Why you renting a bike?
Why you renting a bike?
05-09-13, 08:44 AM
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05-09-13, 10:56 AM
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A few changes since the last time I posted in here. Gravel grinder mode (Record Hubs to Campy Barcelona rims with 27 Pave's glued up and King SS cages)
05-09-13, 11:08 AM
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What bars are those?
05-09-13, 11:11 AM
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Deda short and shallow
05-09-13, 11:11 AM
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