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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-09-13, 03:59 PM

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New Bike Breaking Spokes

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Posted By adrien

Agree. Current shop is terrible -- sounds like...

Agree. Current shop is terrible -- sounds like work avoidance to me. I wouldn't let them so much as touch my bike given your stories. I can't wait to hear the "theory" that brakes are sort of...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-03-13, 09:18 AM

Replies: 52

New Bike Breaking Spokes

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Posted By adrien

Oh, good. our posts crossed. Make sure you ask if...

Oh, good. our posts crossed. Make sure you ask if these are evenly hand-tensioned.

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-03-13, 09:16 AM

Replies: 52

New Bike Breaking Spokes

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Posted By adrien

...so I looked it up. Assuming it's a current FX...

...so I looked it up. Assuming it's a current FX 7.2, those are 32 spoke, 3-cross, and the tires are 35s. They were right -- the "skinny" tires are not an issue, and the wheels have a decent chance...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-03-13, 08:27 AM

Replies: 52

New Bike Breaking Spokes

Views: 2,332

Posted By adrien

Um, well, is his theory going to buy you new...

Um, well, is his theory going to buy you new wheels? Is his friend building track wheels? (fixed gear, minimal dish, smooth surface...I could go on, but it's not exactly a direct comparison)

The...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

07-03-13, 07:54 AM

Replies: 52

New Bike Breaking Spokes

Views: 2,332

Posted By adrien

Yup. Production bikes generally have...

Yup. Production bikes generally have machine-built wheels. They generally ship true, but not well tensioned. Your Specialized may have had its wheels properly tensioned as part of the shop prep. My...

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