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Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By dimethi

Manufacturer response: "The small voids in the...

Manufacturer response: "The small voids in the rim bed are normal, it won't affect the durability. Most of other factories will paint the rim bed to cover the voids but it will add the weights and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By dimethi

It's definitely not what I expected either, I...

It's definitely not what I expected either, I haven't seen anything like it on my other wheels. Manufacturer is Speeder Cycling, they provided the rims to Winspace for their Hyper lineup.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By dimethi

Carbon Wheelset Question

Hi all,

Recently purchased a new carbon wheelset and I see there are a lot of pockets in the rim bed. Is this something that should be warrantied, or are they just cosmetic issues? Not sure if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 418,081
Posted By dimethi

Crossposting from the Mechanics sub so I'll try...

Crossposting from the Mechanics sub so I'll try to keep from rambling: I was thinking of gluing on a pair of new (but older) Vittoria Pave tires that I haven't used for a few years.

Wanted to ask...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-20, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By dimethi

Great, thanks for all the replies--will...

Great, thanks for all the replies--will definitely coat the exposed areas with some tubular glue. Cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By dimethi

NOS Tubular Safety?

Hi all, I was thinking of gluing on a pair of new (but older) Vittoria Pave tires that I haven't used for a few years. They've been inside wheel bags and indoors.

Wanted to ask for opinions on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,285
Posted By dimethi

Dry vs Wet Lube (Shifting/Shearing off?)

Hey all,

I know there's already threads over dry vs wet lube, how to care for the chain, etc. but I was doing some reading and found this article...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-16, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,294
Posted By dimethi

Thanks all! Definitely puts me at ease (:

Thanks all! Definitely puts me at ease (:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-16, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,294
Posted By dimethi

Great-- thanks for all the input!

Great-- thanks for all the input!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,294
Posted By dimethi

Chainring Wear Check

Hey all,

I was wondering how worn this chainring is, and if it needed to be replaced soon.

Thanks!

Links if pictures aren't loading:

Picture 1 (http://i.imgur.com/setCSgX.jpg)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-15, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

Update for anybody who is curious/may stumble...

Update for anybody who is curious/may stumble upon this thread later: I sent it to Spyder Composites, and their xray showed 3 (very) small cracks. There was epoxy from the previous owner on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

I re-did the coin tap a bunch of times-- it...

I re-did the coin tap a bunch of times-- it sounds SLIGHTLY duller when I go over the middle of the indentation. Does anybody know if that's significant? I want to believe that it's just because the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

The seat height I would like to set it to is...

The seat height I would like to set it to is pretty much what it's at right now-- maybe a couple mm down, but I don't see that making too significant of a difference.

I don't think I can swap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 02:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

Okay, will do. Thank you so much for your insight...

Okay, will do. Thank you so much for your insight FBinNY.

If anybody else wants to chime in with their thoughts, please feel free to chime in!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-15, 01:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

I'll try explaining as best as I can, though I...

I'll try explaining as best as I can, though I agree having it in front of you would be much better.

The clamp is designed to be a fair amount in the frame (35mm minimum insertion to a maximum of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-15, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

Thanks for your reply! The damage seems to be...

Thanks for your reply! The damage seems to be where you describe it, although I'm not sure what you mean by inserting the post past the damaged area-- it's an integrated seatpost.

Apologies for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By dimethi

Carbon ISP Diagnosis

Hey all,

I bought a used CF frame (I know, I know) that was advertised to be in good condition. When I checked it out in person, everything seemed fine. No scratches, cracks, or chips anywhere. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

Anybody else? I just want to be more sure. LBS...

Anybody else? I just want to be more sure. LBS doesn't know either, and they didn't have any bikes with Red to test when I went in.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

Hmm that does seem like a difference in shifters....

Hmm that does seem like a difference in shifters. When I pull on the cable on the underside of the chainstay and push the paddle even a couple mm, I don't feel anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

Thanks so much for your insight + pursuing my...

Thanks so much for your insight + pursuing my problem even further (and saving me the cost of new shifters!) Greatly appreciated :)

Though you'd think ZeroLoss would be closer than that... 3-6mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

I see. Looks like my shifters are indeed worn. ...

I see. Looks like my shifters are indeed worn.



Hahah, thanks for your input. Guess it's time to replace my shifter. Gahhh all the adjusting and re-wrapping of bars..
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-15, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

I actually just installed new cables + housing,...

I actually just installed new cables + housing, so it's probably not the cause. Thanks for your input though!



There's no resistance during that part, correct. And alright, thanks I'll keep...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

At the derailleur? I'm not sure I see how it...

At the derailleur? I'm not sure I see how it would help.

For clarification, my issue is that the cable isn't getting moved at all during the first bit of the lever movement. Not that it's too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-15, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 919
Posted By dimethi

Does ZeroLoss wear?

I bought a pair of used SRAM Red shifters, and it seems there's a fair amount of play in the rear shifter(before the first click) before the cable is engaged. I measured it to be 3-5mm.

Is this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-15, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,219
Posted By dimethi

Your replies are greatly appreciated! It makes me...

Your replies are greatly appreciated! It makes me more at ease to know people think they're most likely still functioning fine. Just based on shifting/pressing them without a cable, things seem to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,219
Posted By dimethi

Scuffed Shifters... Is There Hope?

I bought these used for pretty cheap at a garage sale, and the owner said they worked fine but were crashed a couple times during the season. I'm getting shifting cable later so I can test them, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-15, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Last question, since I don't want to detract from...

Last question, since I don't want to detract from this thread: How much was shipping/processing? (Assuming you're in CA)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-15, 04:18 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Please update with how it goes, I'm curious how...

Please update with how it goes, I'm curious how things turn out. Thanks! :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Oh jeez. When it happens, I doubt I'd want to go...

Oh jeez. When it happens, I doubt I'd want to go through the hassle/shipping charges of the warranty... Thanks for the heads up!

It probably varies, but how many miles do you think it takes for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-15, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

I have a 2015 725, and reading this made me sad....

I have a 2015 725, and reading this made me sad. Where/What causes it to crack? Have you had any reports of it cracking? Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, Would a 110.5mm ISO Phil Wood...

Hey Scrod,

Would a 110.5mm ISO Phil Wood bottom bracket work well with Sugino 75's? I've searched this topic, and the only results I see are from 2007-2009, and people said the company recommended...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-05-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,510
Posted By dimethi

http://i.imgur.com/B6J4r68.jpg Couldn't...

http://i.imgur.com/B6J4r68.jpg

Couldn't upload the picture here for some reason, sorry for the extra click.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-14, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Probably the last update on the whole 2015 Leader...

Probably the last update on the whole 2015 Leader 725 ordeal:

The replacement frame came today, after I was denied a replacement/warranty because I was told the frame I received was acceptable...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-14, 01:10 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, I'm looking to build a custom...

Hey Scrod,

I'm looking to build a custom wheelset with Kinlin XR270 rims at Retrogression while I'm in SD to replace my 'veeps', and was wondering at 140lbs (on my way to 145-150) and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, There is another problem that I...

Hey Scrod,

There is another problem that I found with the 2015 Leader 725 frame. The bottom bracket is welded badly and is not round: Picture 1 (http://imgur.com/YdFWPZl) Picture 2...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-14, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

An update to the 2015 leader 725 frameset I...

An update to the 2015 leader 725 frameset I received: Alex from Leader bikes has told me that both the inch long scratch on the fork (that I can run my finger over and feel an obvious skip/crevice)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

That's what I thought-- I've had leader frames...

That's what I thought-- I've had leader frames and none had this type of problem, so I was pretty unhappy.

I have contacted them, I'll update with results when I get a response.

Thanks for your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-14, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

(Surprisingly, to me at least, that this frame...

(Surprisingly, to me at least, that this frame would have such problems) the 2015 Leader 725.

So what's your take on the welds/weld craters? I know you've had leader 725's built up and you have a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Thanks for the response, but could you clarify...

Thanks for the response, but could you clarify with some of your reasoning?

I've looked at a few frames that I own from 2007, and even those, with their ugly welds, don't have these weld craters...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-24-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, What do you think of these welds:...

Hey Scrod,

What do you think of these welds: 1 (http://imgur.com/i3DDyWd) and 2 (http://imgur.com/XxlGygC) ? picture 1 is the bottom bracket, picture 2 is the seatstay

I'm worried about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

I have the 2014 frameset already, but I'm not...

I have the 2014 frameset already, but I'm not sure if I want to sell it for a 2015 one (I would be getting the 2015 frame for about the same cost as I sold the 2014 for). Thoughts? It seems like you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-14, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, just in case you missed this :(

Hey Scrod, just in case you missed this :(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, Just to double check before I...

Hey Scrod,

Just to double check before I 100% commit-- do you suggest I go for the newer 2015 leader 725 or the 2014 version? I remember you saying something a while back about the 2013 725 being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-14, 12:31 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, What do you think about the...

Hey Scrod,

What do you think about the integrated clamp design on the new 725's? I'm debating whether or not to stick with 2014 or go for the newer frame.

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-14, 01:20 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, Regarding cogs-- I'm planning on...

Hey Scrod,

Regarding cogs-- I'm planning on running a 1/8 cog, do you suggest EAI or All-City Standard? Checked out your PR and saw you used the latter, would you recommend it over EAI?

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-02-14, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Pedal threads are in even better condition :)-- I...

Pedal threads are in even better condition :)-- I was just unsure about the BB interface, thanks for letting me know!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-14, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, Do these crankarms look like...

Hey Scrod,

Do these crankarms look like they're in good condition? (let me know if you need any more photos to tell :p)

Picture 1 (http://imgur.com/7d5iCfW) Picture 2...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-14, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, Do you have any input about...

Hey Scrod,

Do you have any input about tapered vs non tapered head tubes for fixed gear bikes?

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-27-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Hey Scrod, I have a few quick questions: ...

Hey Scrod,

I have a few quick questions:

1. After using the matte black Leader 725 for a couple years, did you notice any part of the matte finish turning glossy? I don't mind nicks or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-16-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,795
Posted By dimethi

Thanks for the input! I mentioned earlier that I...

Thanks for the input! I mentioned earlier that I was on a Leader 725, and hopefully it's designed for fixed gear use or else I've been under the wrong impression this whole time :thumb:

I went...
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