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lol cheap builders, ~$500
i could probably afford to physically move, but not enough to support myself and him once i got wherever
plus, email is free
i could probably afford to physically move, but not enough to support myself and him once i got wherever
plus, email is free
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Those seem sweet.. My back kinda hurts looking at most of them though
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Sorry, for some reason I thought you were having a road frame built. And I thought $500 is an absolutely killer deal.
I wonder why Spicer only does track stuff?
I wonder why Spicer only does track stuff?
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he does other stuff, i was looking into a cross bike
less to weld/braze on a track bike, and nyc being pancake flat roadbike game is mostly carpet fiber weekend racers concerned with watts per kilo. track bikes are basically king in the city
less to weld/braze on a track bike, and nyc being pancake flat roadbike game is mostly carpet fiber weekend racers concerned with watts per kilo. track bikes are basically king in the city
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This morning I was flipping back to freewheel when I noticed that the rear wheel does not spin freely at all. Similar to the feeling when the brake is rubbing against the rim. Had to leave bike behind till later to check it out.
After getting back a couple of hours ago, I finally sit down and take a look at the wheel. Turns out that the axle nuts are so tight that the axle can barely be moved by hand. In addition, there's a periodic vibration, or "hump", that I feel when I apply enough torque to turn it. It's as if the axle nut or bearing housing is crushing the bearings. On top of that, the wheel makes a rattling noise when I shake it around, like a baby rattle. Not a good sign
The worst part about all this is that it was my LBS who tighten the axle nut. They fixed it after replacing a faulty freewheel they had sold me, but they charged me nothing for either. Now about two weeks later, I barely notice this issue.
As much as I like my bike, I've sunk in all I want into the bike and can't afford to replace expensive components. Something feels and sounds damaged, so here's to hoping for the best.
After getting back a couple of hours ago, I finally sit down and take a look at the wheel. Turns out that the axle nuts are so tight that the axle can barely be moved by hand. In addition, there's a periodic vibration, or "hump", that I feel when I apply enough torque to turn it. It's as if the axle nut or bearing housing is crushing the bearings. On top of that, the wheel makes a rattling noise when I shake it around, like a baby rattle. Not a good sign
The worst part about all this is that it was my LBS who tighten the axle nut. They fixed it after replacing a faulty freewheel they had sold me, but they charged me nothing for either. Now about two weeks later, I barely notice this issue.
As much as I like my bike, I've sunk in all I want into the bike and can't afford to replace expensive components. Something feels and sounds damaged, so here's to hoping for the best.
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I'd take it back to the bike shop and see what they can do to make it right for you^
Today I found out the hard way that lizard skins DSP tape has a limited shelf life.
Rewrapped my bars with a pack that I purchased a couple years back and forgotten about. Apparently the tape dried out that it started to slowly flake from me griping the bars while riding.
Today I found out the hard way that lizard skins DSP tape has a limited shelf life.
Rewrapped my bars with a pack that I purchased a couple years back and forgotten about. Apparently the tape dried out that it started to slowly flake from me griping the bars while riding.
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I finally figured out how my 5'7" wife is comfortably riding a 45cm Felt frame. In tiny little type behind her bottle cage, it actually says the TT length is 51.5 cm. I realize that I could've just measured it, but yeah. I bought the bike because it was a steal at $250 and was worried she's more cramped than she's telling me. When we went riding the other day I thought her reach looked slightly long (actually looked like a good racing posture) with a 110mm stem. It all makes sense now.
Dear frame manufacturers: Marking a frame "45" when the effective TT length is 51.5 makes zero sense. Sloping TT geometries and they're measured seat tube length have no bearing on bike fit.
Dear frame manufacturers: Marking a frame "45" when the effective TT length is 51.5 makes zero sense. Sloping TT geometries and they're measured seat tube length have no bearing on bike fit.
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...That's why they labeled the ETT?
You're blaming them because you didn't see the sticker lol
You're blaming them because you didn't see the sticker lol
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I getchu.
I don't like compact frames anyway.
I don't like compact frames anyway.
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Today I found this aluminum bolt-on kickstand in the back of my garage under a pile of old bike parts, and got the bright idea to install it on my Salsa Casseroll. I normally like to lean my bikes up against something when I get off them, but sometimes I need to stop for a short time, and there's nothing convenient nearby to lean against. Anyway, the Cassy has very long chainstays, so there's room to mount a kickstand in front of the rear fender. It kind of pained me to gouge the nice paint on the chainstays, but I guess that's the price I have to pay for some added convenience.
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Put an old tube under the clamp brah.
Or just take off the kickstand
Or just take off the kickstand
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I saw a naked lady on my way to work this AM -- She was clearly cracked out which is sad. Boobies!
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I finally figured out how my 5'7" wife is comfortably riding a 45cm Felt frame. In tiny little type behind her bottle cage, it actually says the TT length is 51.5 cm. I realize that I could've just measured it, but yeah. I bought the bike because it was a steal at $250 and was worried she's more cramped than she's telling me. When we went riding the other day I thought her reach looked slightly long (actually looked like a good racing posture) with a 110mm stem. It all makes sense now.
Dear frame manufacturers: Marking a frame "45" when the effective TT length is 51.5 makes zero sense. Sloping TT geometries and they're measured seat tube length have no bearing on bike fit.
Dear frame manufacturers: Marking a frame "45" when the effective TT length is 51.5 makes zero sense. Sloping TT geometries and they're measured seat tube length have no bearing on bike fit.
But yeah, ETT is a better number than ST or "frame size".
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On my way into work this morning, I passed a very large man on a TT bike, wearing a skinsuit and aero helmet, swerving all over the road, and going about 12mph.
I hope he wins whatever race he was in or sets a PR or something.
I hope he wins whatever race he was in or sets a PR or something.
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Maybe Bruce Banner got angry on his time trial ride.
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He may have been on the second stage of a tri training run. I swerve like crazy after getting out of the pool.
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Haha, I'm not sure.
I think I need to put my GoPro back on my bike again. My commutes are always interesting. I saw a homeless guy take a dump once, that was nice.
I think I need to put my GoPro back on my bike again. My commutes are always interesting. I saw a homeless guy take a dump once, that was nice.
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Today I want this:
Colossi Cheeko
yes I know triple rear has been done many times, but I still love it.
Colossi Cheeko
yes I know triple rear has been done many times, but I still love it.