The "What don't you like about my bike" thread
11-21-08, 05:19 PM
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11-21-08, 05:53 PM
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everyone stop calling the risers when youre talking about the OP. they are called headset spacers!
i will post mine soon so you can take out your anger on my bike instead of me.
i will post mine soon so you can take out your anger on my bike instead of me.
11-21-08, 07:15 PM
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O.K. - My IRO with a Salsa ring, Thomson post, Deda stem, Cane Creek front brake, Paul lever, Shimano SPD's, Specialized Pro tires and a Brooks Swift saddle (I have Brooks on all my rides). Great riding bike!... BTW- I hope my pic posts correctly, had some issues.
11-21-08, 07:35 PM
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The problems that face a man with short-ish legs on a bike with a high bottom bracket and short crank-arms are manifold.
I agree, though.
And thanks on the positive comments as well. I honestly put a lot of time into this bike, and it's much appreciated.
I agree, though.
And thanks on the positive comments as well. I honestly put a lot of time into this bike, and it's much appreciated.
11-21-08, 07:40 PM
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75s on a conversion? Should have gotten some Andel cranks and bought a real frame.
11-21-08, 07:53 PM
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They're sugino MP's actually, they came with the bike along with an old wheelset and other bits and pieces I didn't need for $20. Thanks for the input though, I'm running 48x16, feels fine, I like the wide risers, the cromo frame is pretty light, but yes, I do need to do something about the chain tension.
11-21-08, 07:56 PM
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They're sugino MP's actually, they came with the bike along with an old wheelset and other bits and pieces I didn't need for $20. Thanks for the input though, I'm running 48x16, feels fine, I like the wide risers, the cromo frame is pretty light, but yes, I do need to do something about the chain tension.
11-21-08, 07:58 PM
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11-21-08, 07:59 PM
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I wasn't even talking about the quill stem; for that you've got to do what you've got to do. I meant the long valve stem (not to mention it looks like they're mismatched).
11-21-08, 08:08 PM
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11-21-08, 08:08 PM
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For some reason I thought you were referring to the "tubing" of my frame and my stem for some reason.
Christ I'm like 0 for 3.
