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06-10-13, 03:53 PM
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Scrod whats your favorite kind of chain lube??
Also is it best to go with dry or wet?
I live in LA and doesn't really rain much.
Also is it best to go with dry or wet?
I live in LA and doesn't really rain much.
06-10-13, 03:55 PM
#7854
Your cog is slipping.
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The one I've been using steadily for the past few years is Finish Line Ceramic Wet.
Dry lube sucks.
Dry lube sucks.
06-10-13, 08:28 PM
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Hey Scrod, what would be the best wheelset upgrade? Archetypes laced to AC hubs, A23 laced to AC hubs or buy a complete Wabi wheelset?
06-11-13, 01:19 AM
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Can/should you grease the threads on a track hub before installing a cog & lockring?
06-11-13, 06:22 AM
#7859
Your cog is slipping.
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The Wabi wheelset are really nice, light wheels for the money but personally I'd go with the Archetypes. I know they're the "hot" rim at the moment but it's not unwarranted. They're awesome rims.
06-11-13, 08:39 AM
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I need some bartape. Suggestions?
06-11-13, 09:16 AM
#7861
Your cog is slipping.
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I have no idea what you think will look good and your hands will find comfortable. I'd probably go with grips over tape.
06-11-13, 09:37 AM
#7862
Your cog is slipping.
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Wrong thread.
We do carry Yoshidas, they're just not up on the site.
We do carry Yoshidas, they're just not up on the site.
06-11-13, 09:56 AM
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06-11-13, 10:14 AM
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What the hell does that even mean?
06-11-13, 10:16 AM
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Idk how to explain.. the thinnest cog available, that will give me the least amount of chain line?
06-11-13, 11:19 AM
#7866
Your cog is slipping.
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The chainline measurement my cog has isn't even something I think about. Ever. Why are you still stressing yourself out over it?
Stop being a ninny and ride your ****ing bike.
Stop being a ninny and ride your ****ing bike.
06-12-13, 04:17 PM
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Scrod,
What brand of bags do you use to haul **** around (if you do use any)? Be it messenger, backpack, panniers. As inspired by the Chrome bags post on the Retrogression forums.
Also, do you use gloves for longer rides? If so, what short-finger pair do you prefer?
What brand of bags do you use to haul **** around (if you do use any)? Be it messenger, backpack, panniers. As inspired by the Chrome bags post on the Retrogression forums.
Also, do you use gloves for longer rides? If so, what short-finger pair do you prefer?
06-13-13, 01:09 AM
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Awesome, I was leaning to that side. Any worries with the sidewall? I ride single speed. Also for someone who weighs 190 and commutes ALOT in ****ty, pothole infested Cleveland, what would be the best way to lace them and how many spokes for the wheels. Sorry for all the questions all knowing Scrodzilla
06-13-13, 05:41 AM
#7869
Your cog is slipping.
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Awesome, I was leaning to that side. Any worries with the sidewall? I ride single speed. Also for someone who weighs 190 and commutes ALOT in ****ty, pothole infested Cleveland, what would be the best way to lace them and how many spokes for the wheels. Sorry for all the questions all knowing Scrodzilla
06-13-13, 05:46 AM
#7870
Your cog is slipping.
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I hate wearing gloves.
06-13-13, 11:18 AM
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hey scrod,
i'm looking for a new fork.
specs:
1 1/8
700c
carbon (carbon steerer not necessary)
brake hole (for when it's not on the track)
35ish mm rake
i just don't feel like shelling out "wound up" money.
i'm looking for a new fork.
specs:
1 1/8
700c
carbon (carbon steerer not necessary)
brake hole (for when it's not on the track)
35ish mm rake
i just don't feel like shelling out "wound up" money.
06-13-13, 04:47 PM
#7872
Your cog is slipping.
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06-13-13, 06:53 PM
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The Leader I06TR has all those things.
06-14-13, 02:12 AM
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Hey Scrod, I've got my new hub and the rim I'll be putting it in, I've got the spokes and nipples, I've even tried putting them all close to each other, but they still won't build themselves into a wheel. What am I doing wrong?