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06-27-15, 08:42 AM
#2701
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The frames aren't awful but the customer service will keep me from purchasing another leader.
My friend sent his back for a warranty return and ended up receiving a frame that was chipped and had some other paint flaws.
I think they just don't care
My friend sent his back for a warranty return and ended up receiving a frame that was chipped and had some other paint flaws.
I think they just don't care
06-28-15, 01:52 PM
#2702
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Yo. Somebody knows, Leader 721 (2014) frame is compatible with FSA Orbit Z Semi-Integrated Headset ?
(https://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/402/fsa_headset_14_2290/fsa-orbit-z-internal-zero-stack-headset-no-9-cup-1-18.html) .
Somebody have the experience of this combo, how it would go?
(https://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/402/fsa_headset_14_2290/fsa-orbit-z-internal-zero-stack-headset-no-9-cup-1-18.html) .
Somebody have the experience of this combo, how it would go?
06-29-15, 05:40 AM
#2704
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no it's not, it is the other FSA headset. The difference in stack height, as I discover.
Stack Height - 9.8 + 3.3 = 13.1mm for FSA ZS-3. And Stack Height 15.8+2.1=17.9mm for FSA Orbit Z Semi-Integrated.
Stack Height - 9.8 + 3.3 = 13.1mm for FSA ZS-3. And Stack Height 15.8+2.1=17.9mm for FSA Orbit Z Semi-Integrated.
08-05-15, 10:59 AM
#2711
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Removed the lights from my 721. Never ride this bike at night and headlight was broken anyway. Also removed the water bottle from the pic so as not to offend certain parties who now hate Leaders. Just got back from my daily early ride around my hood to beat the insane August triple digit heat. And yes, I really do love riding this bike.
08-26-15, 12:26 PM
#2712
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More important updates to the 721:
1) Sweet new Crane E-Ne bell in matte black alloy
2) New off the presses Bojac sticker (I apologize in advance for putting this on a Leader)
3) Removed an unneeded chain half-link to further slam the rear wheel
1) Sweet new Crane E-Ne bell in matte black alloy
2) New off the presses Bojac sticker (I apologize in advance for putting this on a Leader)
3) Removed an unneeded chain half-link to further slam the rear wheel
10-16-15, 01:42 PM
#2713
Senior Member
Bump to a thread with not much love lately. And cause @TejanoTrackie told me to.
Need a new wheel set and crankset before I call this thing done.
Need a new wheel set and crankset before I call this thing done.
10-16-15, 01:59 PM
#2715
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looks like the mash parallax jobs, i like the "fade" tapes that have been coming out, keeps things interesting
10-16-15, 06:17 PM
#2717
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Nice. I was going to go with the Cinelli Caleido tape on my Dolan, but I cheaped out and just got regular old cork.
10-16-15, 06:25 PM
#2718
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i really like the volee tape i had on my leaders bars, it wasnt puffy but there was cushion, it was grippy but not sticky, it stayed clean, and it was cut with this sortof chamfer on the edges so the wrap laid perfectly flat
10/10 would recommend.
10/10 would recommend.
10-16-15, 06:39 PM
#2719
Pirate/Smuggler
Another vote for the volee tape. haven't gotten around to wrapping it yet but I know it's gonna be good...
10-16-15, 09:50 PM
#2720
THE STUFFED
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Not really a fan of the feel of volee and caliedo pleather.
11-03-15, 07:31 PM
#2722
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05-04-16, 11:05 AM
#2724
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05-04-16, 11:10 AM
#2725
Your cog is slipping.
The person in charge of Leader's new website really should hire a proof-reader.
Also, $5000 for a Leader!
Also, $5000 for a Leader!