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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By renton20

They will. Mavic has been planning for shimano...

They will. Mavic has been planning for shimano 11 spd for years now.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-12, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By renton20

go with whichever fits better, components can be...

go with whichever fits better, components can be changed easily, a frame not so much.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,495
Posted By renton20

no, the blade will rip the fibers. use a cutting...

no, the blade will rip the fibers. use a cutting guide, clamp the steerer down very lightly and use a carbon specific blade such as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,319
Posted By renton20

Back to the question at hand. Buy a bike from a...

Back to the question at hand. Buy a bike from a shop that you like that has well informed employees. Things that a shop can do for you include but are not limited to, getting you on the right size...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,317
Posted By renton20

no

no
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,238
Posted By renton20

I ran 42s on fusions which have the same width. ...

I ran 42s on fusions which have the same width. My personal stance is that you can run large tires on narrow rims, you just have to be extremely careful with tire pressure and with what you are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-12, 12:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By renton20

http://www.trpbrakes.com/category.php?productid=10...

http://www.trpbrakes.com/category.php?productid=1091&catid=183&subcat=0

Drillium levers mutha fncka

cause dey be classy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-12, 12:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By renton20

I mainly see the lever being used for polo when...

I mainly see the lever being used for polo when its nice to be able to have more more braking control with just one lever. Proper setup for riding typical speeds would be a pain in the butt and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,074
Posted By renton20

I don't have trouble with pedal strike. I ride a...

I don't have trouble with pedal strike. I ride a street fixed gear with 50mm BB drop, 170 cranks and bmx pedals. If I was riding a touring fame with something closer to 75mm of BB drop, as many...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-12, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,079
Posted By renton20

black

black
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By renton20

always, what LBS told you not to?

always, what LBS told you not to?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 710
Posted By renton20

there are better choices IMO such as the Kinlin...

there are better choices IMO such as the Kinlin 270 and velocity a23, but if you want colors the fusion is a solid rim
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,074
Posted By renton20

I think that a lot of you are missing the point. ...

I think that a lot of you are missing the point. The reason that touring frames are generally not recommended for fixed gear conversions is that the bottom bracket is lower. The reason for this is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-12, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,222
Posted By renton20

I am of the opinion that if you have a full...

I am of the opinion that if you have a full carbon fork it's worthwhile to buy a torque wrench. A preset one isn't very expensive compared to the cost of a fork replacement. Also, I think that it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-12, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By renton20

Stiffer bars most likely, they are easy to find. ...

Stiffer bars most likely, they are easy to find. If you want to go super stiff find some DH bars and chop them down a bit.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By renton20

Before you go buy a track bike go to the track. ...

Before you go buy a track bike go to the track. Take the beginners class and use a rental bike. If you like or not, you'll be able to figure out if a track bike makes sense
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,257
Posted By renton20

italian bikes such as colnago, pinnerallo, de...

italian bikes such as colnago, pinnerallo, de rosa, etc with anything other than campy components. Totally the snob in me but it's just not right
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,918
Posted By renton20

I'd say that the line about always replacing a...

I'd say that the line about always replacing a cassette is BS. I sometimes go through 10 chains on a cassette. At the same time I also replace chains every 1000-1500 miles. While it is true that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,503
Posted By renton20

I think that I would love to see fuji try and...

I think that I would love to see fuji try and work in a shop for a week. The amount of knowledge and expertise required for an good experienced mechanic is astounding. Don't get me wrong, I'm not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,314
Posted By renton20

looking for only framesets or completes as well?

looking for only framesets or completes as well?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,260
Posted By renton20

One that's not mentioned is IRD. IMO 90% of the...

One that's not mentioned is IRD. IMO 90% of the performance for 60% of the price of white industries.

http://store.interlocracing.com/irdsispfr.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-12, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,425
Posted By renton20

If you have talked to the LBS a fair amount, done...

If you have talked to the LBS a fair amount, done a fitting, taken a few bikes for test rides, etc, you have already taken advantage of the "value added," to the bike by the shop. Other parts of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By renton20

its hard to mess up a front derailer but with...

its hard to mess up a front derailer but with super cheap ones I've run into issues attempting to get them to stay adjusted, I'd go tiagra if you can still find a 4500 series one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-12, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,556
Posted By renton20

The 130 spacing is meant for a 130 hub. The...

The 130 spacing is meant for a 130 hub. The handsome and cross check are set to 132.5mm to accommodate either 130 or 135 spacing. 10mm is significantly more than 2.5mm. It would likely not harm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-12, 08:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,109
Posted By renton20

For touring/commuting-Continental contact 37mm ...

For touring/commuting-Continental contact 37mm Hold up super well, I've got about 2500 miles on mine and they still look like new. Roll super fast at about 70psi, corner well grip well in the rain,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-12, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,118,495
Posted By renton20

Keep an eye out for used stuff. An old...

Keep an eye out for used stuff. An old threadless 1" full carbon litespeed fork came and went through our used section pretty quickly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By renton20

if it puts a smile on your face.....

if it puts a smile on your face.....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,271
Posted By renton20

shimano crank and front shifting is better, sram...

shimano crank and front shifting is better, sram brakes and rear shifting are nicer. Lever shape should be the determining factor as far as which you prefer. If it was me I would do all sram with a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,589
Posted By renton20

check out the ultra new surly hubs. Despite all...

check out the ultra new surly hubs. Despite all their talk of how their hubs give the best of both loose ball and cartridge hubs they have gone to a shouldered axle.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By renton20

With that small of a jump you will likely not...

With that small of a jump you will likely not notice a difference. Proper crankarm length is a subject that has few definitive answers. It seems to be generally agreed upon that the longer legs a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-12, 07:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 763
Posted By renton20

Let him do a build provided he pays for...

Let him do a build provided he pays for everything. Sound like right now he just wants to play around with your money.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-12, 06:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,462
Posted By renton20

http://www.protorquetools.com/cat-17-1-287/cdi_pre...

http://www.protorquetools.com/cat-17-1-287/cdi_preset_t-handle_torque_wrenches_for_cycling.htm
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-04-12, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,648
Posted By renton20

I would imagine that more than durability you...

I would imagine that more than durability you would get a lot of windup/flex from the rear wheel; unless you built with a really stiff rim. /notcarleton
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,781
Posted By renton20

preseasons got to the shop today You're not...

preseasons got to the shop today You're not going to find anyone with experience because aside from the designers and people who rode prototypes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-12, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By renton20

That's a super cheap frameset, prob about $175...

That's a super cheap frameset, prob about $175 retail for the frame and fork. I can't see what the cranks are but if it fits you well and you like it I'd say it's worth $100-150 for what you listed....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 796
Posted By renton20

I really dig the A23s, the theory behind wider...

I really dig the A23s, the theory behind wider rims makes a ton of sense to me. Given that these are for street use and will be used on the street, 32h 3x makes a ton of sense. In all honesty,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,279
Posted By renton20

Get yourself a 2010 jamis sputknik on closeout,...

Get yourself a 2010 jamis sputknik on closeout, nicer tubing than anything else near the same price, clearance for big tires, good wheels with sealed bearings, comes in like 4 different colors. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,708
Posted By renton20

Also, IMO bikes look best when the seatpost...

Also, IMO bikes look best when the seatpost matches the stem. Just go thomson
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,708
Posted By renton20

All city 612/andel for the crank. I love my...

All city 612/andel for the crank. I love my omniums but you'll likely need to buy a new BB eventually. I don't like those SPDs that you posted. I've ridden them and if you're clipped in you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By renton20

I've been running a 42mm wide studded tire on an...

I've been running a 42mm wide studded tire on an open pro rim(20mm wide) for years with no issues. I feel as hough these combinations require more care with tire pressure but in your situation my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,918
Posted By renton20

Especially this time of year I would go to your...

Especially this time of year I would go to your LBS(local bike shop) They will help you get fitted to the right size bike and they will likely have last years models on closeout. At my shop we have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-12, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,190
Posted By renton20

idk about DA but isn't normal uniglide the same...

idk about DA but isn't normal uniglide the same pitch as a BB lockring? Have you tried that yet?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-29-12, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By renton20

vittoria zaffiro. cheap and strong

vittoria zaffiro. cheap and strong
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By renton20

sounds like it could be the chainring that is the...

sounds like it could be the chainring that is the problem. I would ask the shop to toss a new large chainring on and then see if that fixes it. Alternately, it sounds like they have been doing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,062
Posted By renton20

It seems like people are getting personally...

It seems like people are getting personally invested on the decisions this dude is making and being super judgmental. I think that you might have set an unrealistic budget for your goal if you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,421
Posted By renton20

Right now I have Geared Cross Road SS Cross...

Right now I have
Geared Cross
Road
SS Cross
Fixed
Tandem
SS MTB 26"

Want
Touring
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-08-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,648
Posted By renton20

My team uses voler and I am thinking of just...

My team uses voler and I am thinking of just going with a skinsuit instead of a bibs/jersey setup. The skinsuit comes with a pocket in back and when I tried it on seemed more comfortable. The issue...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-06-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,621
Posted By renton20

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/01/news/an-exp...

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/01/news/an-expensive-dollar-volagi-owes-specialized-1_203443

Specalized asked for royalties on every bike that volagi sold, they were only awarded $1 because...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,767
Posted By renton20

Considering the used part my guess is that the...

Considering the used part my guess is that the shop will tell you that you are out of luck. The splines could have been slightly deformed by the previous owner and while the mechanic could have done...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-29-12, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 652,294
Posted By renton20

I know what the s3x is, as well as the numerous...

I know what the s3x is, as well as the numerous internally geared hubs that were either built with a fixed gear or could be modded to function as such. The point was that he asked a stupid question...
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