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Hey Scrod you recommended the deda zero 1 stem to me at one point what are your thoughts on the zero 2?
#9327
Your cog is slipping.
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They're not much different except for the price.
I don't really understand why one costs so much more than the other. I guess the number two naturally costs more.
I don't really understand why one costs so much more than the other. I guess the number two naturally costs more.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 12-16-14 at 09:18 PM.
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Just ordered it with a cinelli pepper riser!
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Hey Scrod, I've got a bike appraisal question. A 2013 721 with a Leader carbon fork with alloy steerer. Fyxation cockpit, Sugino RD2, generic deep vs on generic hubs. Bike has been used but not abused. What'd you say that's worth?
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What are your favorite drop bars for a 31.8 stem?
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Hey Scrod,
I have a Park BBT-2 bottom bracket tool, which I've used to install my cartridge bottom brackets. Will this tool also work on a Shimano Dura Ace track octalink bottom bracket ?
Thx, TT
I have a Park BBT-2 bottom bracket tool, which I've used to install my cartridge bottom brackets. Will this tool also work on a Shimano Dura Ace track octalink bottom bracket ?
Thx, TT
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Dear scrod,
I miss your exustar deluxe laminated double straps dearly and long for their return daily.
That being said, I probably should've hoarded them as I didn't appreciate them enough until they were gone.
I miss your exustar deluxe laminated double straps dearly and long for their return daily.
That being said, I probably should've hoarded them as I didn't appreciate them enough until they were gone.
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i wanted them too and i waited until they were gone myself, that being said the ones he has now (not the toshis) are excellent
there has been a seller on ebay slingin exustars with clips for $50 and they seem to have a lot, dont know about their authenticity however
there has been a seller on ebay slingin exustars with clips for $50 and they seem to have a lot, dont know about their authenticity however
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Your cog is slipping.
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Yeah, we were going to buy Exustar's remaining stock when they were discontinued but the numbers were way too high and they weren't interested in splitting it up. Weird.
At any rate, Wabi's got them (as TT mentioned) and Richard is a good guy. Give him your money.
At any rate, Wabi's got them (as TT mentioned) and Richard is a good guy. Give him your money.
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Scrod, this is totally unrelated to cycling, but I think I remember reading in this thread about how you used to have long dreads. Why did you decide to cut them? Do you regret it? I ask because I've had mine for about ten years and they're down to my waist, and I've been thinking of cutting them. But I can't quite work up the courage to do it.
Edit: Also, while I'm at it, does Scrod refer to the white fish of the day (I used to work in a New England seafood restaurant slinging baked stuffed scrod), or something else?
Edit: Also, while I'm at it, does Scrod refer to the white fish of the day (I used to work in a New England seafood restaurant slinging baked stuffed scrod), or something else?
#9342
Your cog is slipping.
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Scrod, this is totally unrelated to cycling, but I think I remember reading in this thread about how you used to have long dreads. Why did you decide to cut them? Do you regret it? I ask because I've had mine for about ten years and they're down to my waist, and I've been thinking of cutting them. But I can't quite work up the courage to do it.
Edit: Also, while I'm at it, does Scrod refer to the white fish of the day (I used to work in a New England seafood restaurant slinging baked stuffed scrod), or something else?
Edit: Also, while I'm at it, does Scrod refer to the white fish of the day (I used to work in a New England seafood restaurant slinging baked stuffed scrod), or something else?
Yeah, I'm the catch of the day.
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Hey Scrod,
I had a quick question regarding a dimension for the rear Velo Orange Grand Cru track hub. Do you by any chance know the center-to-shoulder dimension (like the fixed hub dimensions on Sheldon Brown's chainline webpage)?
I see the center-to-flange dimension is 30mm, but I was curious as to the center-to-shoulder dimension so I can try and sort out chainline values before ordering parts. I contacted Velo Orange and they told me it was 44mm. That seems about 8mm too long and I may have not worded the question correctly in my email to them. Thanks a lot for your help.
I had a quick question regarding a dimension for the rear Velo Orange Grand Cru track hub. Do you by any chance know the center-to-shoulder dimension (like the fixed hub dimensions on Sheldon Brown's chainline webpage)?
I see the center-to-flange dimension is 30mm, but I was curious as to the center-to-shoulder dimension so I can try and sort out chainline values before ordering parts. I contacted Velo Orange and they told me it was 44mm. That seems about 8mm too long and I may have not worded the question correctly in my email to them. Thanks a lot for your help.
#9344
Your cog is slipping.
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I'm confused as to why anyone would ever actually need this measurement. If you're concerned with your chainline being a few mm off from what the internet deems "perfect" (the ever-elusive 42mm), stop losing sleep over it. Considering all brands of cogs don't have the exact same tooth to shoulder dimensions, you're never going to get it 100% right.
At any rate, my digital caliper gives me close to 36mm.
At any rate, my digital caliper gives me close to 36mm.
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Great, thanks a lot for the advice and the measurement, Scrod.
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I need to buy a whole new drivetrain for my Surly. At this point i'm pretty much just looking for the longest lasting stuff. I know it's a noob question but I've never really had a really nice crankset as a reference point. I know nothing will last the distance without care, but with that out of the equation. Will something like SRAM Omniums outlast Andels? Is the difference in price mostly geared towards performance or better machining quality/stronger/better materials that will just give you overall more life?
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Scrod-
I'll make it fast.
Looking for a Crankset.
to add to: Steel Langster Frame, origin 8 bars, nitto stem, Miche Pistard wheels, campy seatpost I had in parts pile.
Street riding exclusively in Brooklyn (duh).
I list what I have because I don't want to have something off base with the level of the rest of the components.
Suggestions?
considering Miche Advanced
Sugino messenger or RD2 with some other ring.
(these are just what I have read about, super open to suggestions.)
Thank you
I'll make it fast.
Looking for a Crankset.
to add to: Steel Langster Frame, origin 8 bars, nitto stem, Miche Pistard wheels, campy seatpost I had in parts pile.
Street riding exclusively in Brooklyn (duh).
I list what I have because I don't want to have something off base with the level of the rest of the components.
Suggestions?
considering Miche Advanced
Sugino messenger or RD2 with some other ring.
(these are just what I have read about, super open to suggestions.)
Thank you
Last edited by BrooklynTrack; 12-19-14 at 03:17 PM.
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Your cog is slipping.
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RD2 is a good choice but 130bcd limits your chainring choices.
I'd probably go with the Miche cranks. Classic looking, 144bcd and use a reliable square-taper BB.
I'd probably go with the Miche cranks. Classic looking, 144bcd and use a reliable square-taper BB.
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Hey, when I start spinning my hips tend to hop, What do I need to do to stop this.
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