Iro Superthread
04-03-09 | 07:38 PM
#126
Member
Joined: Jan 2009
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Just picked this up a couple of days ago.
My first FG. I think the guy/shop that built it up for me did a pretty good job. Rides nice and smooth . . and almost totally silent. I think this is a keeper.
KB
I'll be changing out the pedals as soon as I can decide on SPDs of Eggbeaters (now I remember why I never looked back after getting Speedplays on my road bike).
Also, I think the stem is a bit short. May be changing it out eventually as well. Everything else will probably remain the same.
My first FG. I think the guy/shop that built it up for me did a pretty good job. Rides nice and smooth . . and almost totally silent. I think this is a keeper.
KB
I'll be changing out the pedals as soon as I can decide on SPDs of Eggbeaters (now I remember why I never looked back after getting Speedplays on my road bike).
Also, I think the stem is a bit short. May be changing it out eventually as well. Everything else will probably remain the same.
04-04-09 | 08:29 AM
#130
FNG
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 877
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From: Quarry Stone
Bikes: Raleigh Special * Nishiki MTN Winter Commuter * Trek Soho 3 * Specialized Langster Seattle
Do you have to brake your chain to take your wheel off? I have some slipping issues and considered taking another link out but then I know some cold rainy night when I get a flat 5 miles away from home I will be regretting that.
06-08-09 | 01:13 PM
#132
Radical bro
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 186
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From: Ft lauderdale, FL
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy
Here is my bike 3ish years ago when I bought it.
Here is my bike the other day with lights/computer/beat to **** from riding.
Right now its in 30 pieces being powder coated purple.
Here is my bike the other day with lights/computer/beat to **** from riding.
Right now its in 30 pieces being powder coated purple.
06-08-09 | 02:22 PM
#133
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 49
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Those tires have really lasted, huh? I was a bit worried about the "Duro" tires that came on my Rob Roy complete, but they've held up so far. At one point, I was looking to switch them out for something with more flat protection, but then I realized they had never really given me any trouble.
06-08-09 | 09:23 PM
#135
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,014
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From: Davis/Lafayette, CA
Bikes: too many
then pull the wheel back, you don't need to be running stupid hipster tire clearances
06-08-09 | 09:27 PM
#136
Bikes hella booty!
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 386
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From: Seattle
Bikes: 725TR Leader
Those tires have really lasted, huh? I was a bit worried about the "Duro" tires that came on my Rob Roy complete, but they've held up so far. At one point, I was looking to switch them out for something with more flat protection, but then I realized they had never really given me any trouble.
Anyway-Here's my recently updated IRO Angus.
06-12-09 | 09:11 AM
#139
Junior Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6
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06-26-09 | 01:00 AM
#140
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 15
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I just ordered a Mark V. It was rather impulsive, but IRO is having something of a "recession" sale, so I just had to. Cheaper price and free shipping too, my purchase was also partly inspired by seeing some of the really classy builds floating around in this thread. I'm pretty excited to get out and ride, but it's not gonna ship out until July 13th...I guess they're having a vacation.
Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
06-26-09 | 08:34 AM
#141
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 6
From: Downey, CA.
Bikes: Litespeed Classic (55cm), Specialized Tarmac Pro (56cm)
I just ordered a Mark V. It was rather impulsive, but IRO is having something of a "recession" sale, so I just had to. Cheaper price and free shipping too, my purchase was also partly inspired by seeing some of the really classy builds floating around in this thread. I'm pretty excited to get out and ride, but it's not gonna ship out until July 13th...I guess they're having a vacation.
Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
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Litespeed, lasts a lifetime.
Specialized Tarmac, lasts a lifetime, or until it breaks.
Litespeed, lasts a lifetime.
Specialized Tarmac, lasts a lifetime, or until it breaks.
06-26-09 | 11:34 AM
#142
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 60
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From: philly
my rob roy. i bought this knowing i wanted a CX frame for my winter bike/all-weather commuter, but it turns out that i hate riding on any tires thicker then 25mm, so it eventually evolved into my daily go-to bike, as pictured:
06-26-09 | 12:27 PM
#143
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Yeah I saw that. Not sure it's a vacation as much as he's trying to "catch up" with orders. I'm seriously considering buy a Mark V myself. Question tho, how's the stock FSA headset? Should I spring the extra $100 for the Chris King? I have a CK headset on my 2001 Litespeed roadie and have never had a problem with the headset. TIA
06-26-09 | 12:39 PM
#144
click. click click.
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 222
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Bikes: Leader 725TR https://velospace.org/node/23532
07-13-09 | 09:06 AM
#150
Comanche Racing
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,820
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From: Deep in the heart of Texas
Bikes: Presto NJS build, Specialized Allez Pro w/ full Dura Ace and Ksyrium SLs, 1990something Specialized Sirrus
Andreas--what kind of grip tape is that? I have been looking for leather or faux-leather tape for a while, but I don't wanna spend the cash for Brooks. Faux-leather is fine, I just want that leather feel. Your tape looks like it's leather or faux-leather.
Also, that's a great bike. I bet not too many people in Sweden have those. Stockholm is one of my fav. cities that I have ever been to...
Also, that's a great bike. I bet not too many people in Sweden have those. Stockholm is one of my fav. cities that I have ever been to...