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Old 05-26-08 | 07:34 PM
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Bikes: 2008 IRO Angus, 2008 Jamis Exile 29er

Originally Posted by slopvehicle
cheap stem

cheap bb

screw double straps (run a brake, friend).


instant savings: $200+
This isn't a budget-less build, but I'm not exactly on a shoe-string.

I'm going to run a front brake, but I intend it to be emergencies only. I'd still rather run doubles, since I consider $60 for toshi singles vs. $90 for doubles, and the fact that I don't know if I trust other straps, to point me in the direction of doubles.

Cheap stem, well, let me just say I'd miss the $30 difference between the Nitto and some no-name a lot less than I'd miss the Nitto.

As for the BB, I'm still trying to figure that one out. My lbs recommended the Shimano UN54, some people (Sheldon among them) say the ISO/JIS thing is okay with catridge BBs, others advise against it. I guess the only way for me to find out is to install the damn thing...
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