Should I (2015) ?
02-01-15, 10:16 AM
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Can't say for sure, since I've never seen or ridden it, but I rather doubt you would notice the difference.
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I actually ended up ordering a Pre Cursa Frame. I had one a few years ago and liked it but had too many bikes when I shared a place. Now I have my own apartment and can horde.
I ended up ordering a Green frame directly from Dolan. $375 shipped to NY, not too bad.
02-01-15, 11:54 AM
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Hopefully UPS won't whack you with an additional "brokerage fee" like they did to me.
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I need to get wider handlebars. Should I get flat (no drop) bullhorns (Deda Crononero Team) or get some compact drops and some SRAM S500 levers?
02-02-15, 11:50 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
02-02-15, 06:05 PM
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I'm needing to upgrade the frame on my current fixed gear. Its an old chromoly steel frame about two sizes too big 33.5" top tube, I'm a 30" inseam. I don't really want to spend too much (more than 150). There are three frames I'm currently looking at getting, District Crew (3.37lbs) Cordoba (4lbs) or Pake Rum runner (4.2lbs). I have a spare carbon fork 1 1/8 from a road bike frameset I bought. All three frames are within $5 of each other including shipping. Just wondering opinions on which one to get.
Where I live is quite hilly. (Appalachian Mountains)
Where I live is quite hilly. (Appalachian Mountains)
02-02-15, 06:12 PM
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fyi the 500s dont have a spring return, so jam a pencil eraser in there or put a rubberband around the top
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Edit: I can't believe $70 levers don't have spring return.
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if you do, brakes have springs which do a perfectly fine job
02-02-15, 08:05 PM
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Going to Tokyo for vacation this fall. Want to bring one of my bikes to cycle/tour around the metro there. Considering the low crime and theft rates there I was thinking of bringing my Carbon (Switch) singlespeed. Should I bring my carbon roadbike (Giant) instead? The difference in value is...errr...significant between the two. Mostly just afraid of the airline mishandling the bike during the flight more than anything.
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Going to Tokyo for vacation this fall. Want to bring one of my bikes to cycle/tour around the metro there. Considering the low crime and theft rates there I was thinking of bringing my Carbon (Switch) singlespeed. Should I bring my carbon roadbike (Giant) instead? The difference in value is...errr...significant between the two. Mostly just afraid of the airline mishandling the bike during the flight more than anything.
Purchase a bike there and then bring it home with you
02-03-15, 12:24 AM
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Oooh, don't tempt me.
02-03-15, 08:09 AM
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Also, I remembered seeing a cool blog post about a guy making a shiftmate-type adapter for his SRAM i9 hub. Well, I found it again and I thought you would get a kick out of his attempt.
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02-04-15, 01:36 AM
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anyone know if the 8mm MKS chain tensioners will work with the drop-outs on a Dolan Pre Cursa?
I could wait till the frame arrives to measure but if someone knows already it would help.
Thanks.
I could wait till the frame arrives to measure but if someone knows already it would help.
Thanks.
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Should I paint the lug details on my Steamroller fork white to match the decals/seat/tape/bottle cage?
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Should I paint the lug details on my Steamroller fork white to match the decals/seat/tape/bottle cage?
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05-01-15, 01:29 PM
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Should I get this for my next geared bike. I'm getting hard just thinking about it.
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05-01-15, 01:38 PM
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TT, you know what your income is. I wouldn't think that buying that thing would be worth my money if I had your stable but if you are excited about it and you have the money then I wouldn't think it would be a waste either.
05-01-15, 04:03 PM
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Should I get this for my next geared bike. I'm getting hard just thinking about it.
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05-01-15, 09:03 PM
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Salsa's high-end stuff is so nice.
I was in a shop looking at one of their carbon fat bikes and the bulk of the bike vs. it's actual weight kinda blew my mind.
I was in a shop looking at one of their carbon fat bikes and the bulk of the bike vs. it's actual weight kinda blew my mind.