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genejockey 09-03-21 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by Nuovo Record (Post 22213790)
Fixie? No. Way. Period-correct Superlight.

The drilling is already done. 10 holes in the chain ring save 1 gram.

My goal is just to have fun playing.

^^^^^^This person is getting it right.

Nuovo Record 09-03-21 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by onyerleft (Post 22213968)
Modernly, people believe good aerodynamics are more important than reducing weight. Lightening up the cables won't do much, but making them run internally will, according to the latest thinking. Just sayin.

At my speed? You sure...? =)

52telecaster 09-03-21 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22213975)
^^^^^^This person is getting it right.

I concur. It's all about fun.

oneclick 09-04-21 04:15 AM


Originally Posted by onyerleft (Post 22213968)
Modernly, people believe good aerodynamics are more important than reducing weight. Lightening up the cables won't do much, but making them run internally will, according to the latest thinking. Just sayin.

Well it rather depends on (air)speed.

And in truth I'd rather go up hills more easily than go down them faster, if a choice must be made.

Chombi1 09-04-21 04:28 AM

+1 about thinking twice about using CLB's aluminum cased brake cables.
They are super squishy and easily takes away 1/3 or more of your braking power, compared to if you have regular steel cased brake cables.

Nuovo Record 09-04-21 07:00 AM


Originally Posted by Chombi1 (Post 22214563)
+1 about thinking twice about using CLB's aluminum cased brake cables.
They are super squishy and easily takes away 1/3 or more of your braking power, compared to if you have regular steel cased brake cables.

Hmmm, thatīs too bad. My old Super Record brakes (drilled! OMAS tuning!) arenīt the strongest anyway...


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