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Old 09-23-14, 09:49 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
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Originally Posted by Drastry
Hey, Scrod. Which frame is objectively better:
Aventon Mataro, Dolan Pre Cursa or Leader 725?

Why so?
The Dolan and Leader are probably equal in overall quality but have very different geometry. I can't tell you which one you will like better.
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Scrod, can I take a set of multi-gear Campy Chorus hubs, remove the cassette and use them for a single speed wheel build?
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Old 09-23-14, 10:06 AM
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I don't see why not. Use this.

You'll run into some trouble if you plan on using the wheel on a track frame spaced at 120mm though.
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Old 09-23-14, 10:10 AM
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We just got some in at the shop and they're actually super nice. Sealed bearings, rebuildable (parts are available), light weight and they come in a bunch o' good colors. I only know one person using them as of yet and haven't heard any complaints from him.

hell yeah man. Thanks for the prompt response. Now if only you carried them on the retrogression webstore...
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Old 09-23-14, 12:13 PM
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They'll be on there later this week.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
They'll be on there later this week.

Welp, guess I'm waiting a few days to order them. Thanks man.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I don't see why not. Use this.

You'll run into some trouble if you plan on using the wheel on a track frame spaced at 120mm though.

Drats. They're 130mm? Hm, maybe I'll still get them for a future possible build instead.
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Should Justin Bieber be allowed to ride a bicycle in the Contental United States?
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Old 09-25-14, 09:24 PM
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Justin Bieber should be killed.
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Justin Bieber should be kissed.
I knew it.
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Justin Bieber should be killed.
By a method other than fists to face?
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Old 09-26-14, 12:35 AM
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I would kiss him to death, obviously.
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Old 09-28-14, 02:58 PM
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Dear Most Merciful Scrod, conqueror of "America's Finest City", Creator of awesome bikes, The one true King of SSFG,

A buddy of mine just got a brand new set of Mavic Ellipse and it appears that his don't have any "grip nuts" on the inner part of the axles (front and rear). When he tightens the nuts, the axles spin.




Did Mavic forget his grip nuts or is this normal?
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Old 09-28-14, 05:21 PM
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Surprisingly, that's normal (and another reason I hate Ellipses).
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
Surprisingly, that's normal (and another reason I hate Ellipses).
Thanks.

Another person replied in the Track forum saying the same thing. Oh well :-/
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Old 09-29-14, 06:36 AM
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Thanks.

Another person replied in the Track forum saying the same thing. Oh well :-/
Notice that the axles have hex recesses on the ends of them. You can use these to insert a hex (allen) wrench in them to keep the axle from spinning while the axle nut is being turned.
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Old 09-29-14, 08:08 AM
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doesnt matter if the axle turns. If you are holding the nut on the other side, it will tighten as the axle turns. once it is tight enough the nut you are turning will begin to tighten. voila!
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Old 09-29-14, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Flatulentfox
doesnt matter if the axle turns. If you are holding the nut on the other side, it will tighten as the axle turns. once it is tight enough the nut you are turning will begin to tighten. voila!
It's still an unnecessary slight pain in the ass and a design flaw as far as I'm concerned.

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Notice that the axles have hex recesses on the ends of them. You can use these to insert a hex (allen) wrench in them to keep the axle from spinning while the axle nut is being turned.
So is needing to use two tools to do something you only need one for when using just about any other wheel.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
So is needing to use two tools to do something you only need one for when using just about any other wheel.
Sure, but I was just pointing out that there is a simple workaround for this problem.
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Old 09-29-14, 09:29 AM
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The most effective workaround is not buying stupid Ellipses.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
The most effective workaround is not buying stupid Ellipses.
I'll bet you don't like quiche either.
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Old 09-29-14, 12:05 PM
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I hate it!
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doing my first from the ground up build. looking to go with the tubular design and not aero. frameset suggetions? something that ill be using as a beater.
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