What Did You Just Buy For Your Bike?
#3726
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
Likes: 1
Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
Cool frame. Do you know how much it weighs?
#3727
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Bikes: 1987 Schwinn Super Sport, Surly Steamroller
Sexed up my pedals a bit--went from some ****ty Bontrager joints to some MKS GR-9s with All-City cages and some synthetic leather double straps. Gotta look out for those cows.
And I just ordered the "Damned to Ride" shirt from Retrogression. Can't wait to be the most kvlt rider in town
And I just ordered the "Damned to Ride" shirt from Retrogression. Can't wait to be the most kvlt rider in town
#3729
What are you looking at?
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: The Golden State
Bikes: Fairdale Parser
How do you guys like the Turbo saddle? Thinking of getting one. And I saw quite a few pages back that Scrod got some ThickSlicks. How are those?
And to keep this relevant, I got some Dia-Compe bar-end brake levers.
And to keep this relevant, I got some Dia-Compe bar-end brake levers.
#3730
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: New York City, Brooklyn
Bikes: Bianchi Concept 05

for my concept bianchi
#3731
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
I had a pair of these a while ago and they have a pretty major issue the tolerances for the carbon spider and the drive side crank arm were off so you will have a little play when stopping and accelerating fsa told me it was no functional problem but replaced them with the track pros for me as I was uneasy with the play I hope it is acceptable for your use
#3732
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: New York City, Brooklyn
Bikes: Bianchi Concept 05
I had a pair of these a while ago and they have a pretty major issue the tolerances for the carbon spider and the drive side crank arm were off so you will have a little play when stopping and accelerating fsa told me it was no functional problem but replaced them with the track pros for me as I was uneasy with the play I hope it is acceptable for your use
Can I contact FSA to replace mine as well?
#3733
Goes to 11.

Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
I had a pair of these a while ago and they have a pretty major issue the tolerances for the carbon spider and the drive side crank arm were off so you will have a little play when stopping and accelerating fsa told me it was no functional problem but replaced them with the track pros for me as I was uneasy with the play I hope it is acceptable for your use
#3735

why are 650c tires so hard to find? and then after, why are they so FKING HARD TO INSTALL? WTF I BROKE MY FIRST TIRE LEVER DOING IT! FML
#3736
Your cog is slipping.



Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
The new 1980 reissue Turbo rules. I wouldn't know about the ThickSlicks. The day after I ordered them, our distributor told me they were on backorder until June. FML.
#3737
Veteran Racer


Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Just got my Topeak Joe Blow Pro floor pump today, and my initial impression is very good. Seems sturdy and works well on both presta and schrader valves. You need to be careful not to smash a finger between the pump head and locking lever when removing after inflation. It pumps very easily up to 100 psi and then gets noticeably harder when increasing up to the 160 psi maximum. Having the gauge at the top is very nice and it seems precise when compared to hand gauge. I also like the air bleed button, head dock and handle clamp. Hopefully the head and hose will last for a while, as there have been some negative reviews in this regard.
#3738
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 0
From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
49t
#3740
Senior Member

Joined: May 2007
Posts: 793
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, Canada
Bikes: Brodie Force w/ Xtracycle, Dahon Helios, Merida Folding, Pacific Carryme, Softride Classic
Tejano,
I used to use a car cigarette lighter power air compressor to inflate car tires and bicycle tires. Then about 1 month ago I bought a floor pump with an integrated pressure gauge. It was so easy to use, gauge was super handy, and I could work on the bikes inside my house without taking them outside in the winter. Felt stupid not having made the purchase earlier.
Just bought new cog ring 18T, lock ring, lockring wrench (Park Tool HCW 17), MKS Stream (lovely shiny metal) to go with new toe clips for my Chrome Kilo. Installed the MKS with steel toe cages and black strap and am loving it.
I used to use a car cigarette lighter power air compressor to inflate car tires and bicycle tires. Then about 1 month ago I bought a floor pump with an integrated pressure gauge. It was so easy to use, gauge was super handy, and I could work on the bikes inside my house without taking them outside in the winter. Felt stupid not having made the purchase earlier.
Just bought new cog ring 18T, lock ring, lockring wrench (Park Tool HCW 17), MKS Stream (lovely shiny metal) to go with new toe clips for my Chrome Kilo. Installed the MKS with steel toe cages and black strap and am loving it.
#3741
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
#3742
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
cxp22s laced to formula for the new build
#3743
i smell bacon
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,574
Likes: 1
Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
The lady's roommate has this pump and I sneak a use all the time. Super sturdy and easy to use pump, in my opinion. I haven't had issues with the pump before, but it hasn't seen a whole bunch of use yet (I use it more than anyone else and I don't even use it that much).
#3744
40T Sugino chainring
Sugino single chainring bolt set alloy
OURY grips
Park polylube that i misplaced already and can't find
Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1 SE
Diadora X country shoes



Sugino single chainring bolt set alloy
OURY grips
Park polylube that i misplaced already and can't find
Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1 SE
Diadora X country shoes



#3745
Goes to 11.

Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,548
Likes: 4
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
Bontrager grip tape

Tektro R100a ergo levers

Bontrager Race Lite ergo bars

I SUCK at taping bars. I did ok this time, but you can definitely tell which side I taped first. At least it's comfy. *shrug*
Tektro R100a ergo levers
Bontrager Race Lite ergo bars
I SUCK at taping bars. I did ok this time, but you can definitely tell which side I taped first. At least it's comfy. *shrug*
Last edited by striknein; 04-08-11 at 10:43 PM.
#3748
A Zefal framepump to finish my porteur and a bananaseat with sissybar for my frankenbike build.Still looking for the right size step through frame for my tall bike.
#3750
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: New York City, Brooklyn
Bikes: Bianchi Concept 05
Got myself a rear Spinergy Rev X but now I need the Surly Converter. Anyone knows a place where I can buy it for a low price?




