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Originally Posted by Scottybigs
(Post 19497549)
I ride the A530's on my touring bike for the reason you described--wanting the option to ride the bike casually around town with whatever shoe, but then clipping in for longer rides. They're a great, versatile pedal in that regard.
For riding fixed, though, I do enjoy having a double sided pedal and not having to think about it. I rode with Shimano A520's for a while, but would get annoyed in traffic when clipping out and trying to clip back in again. It's not the biggest deal, really, but since I already had a pair of M520's I switched back and haven't regretted it. Something about cranks spinning and clipping in with ease just makes it worth it. My advice: grab a pair of A530's and find out for yourself. You can always switch back to your M520's if you want. Wellgo also makes a fairly popular platform/SPD pedal, too (big fan of the oil port for maintenance): Wellgo R120B Sealed Bearing Road Pedals | Chain Reaction Cycles |
Originally Posted by ninjamunky
(Post 19498953)
Ohh, I like the look of that wellgo pedal. Might have to give it a try. Thanks
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
(Post 19499397)
I would be doubtful you would want to not be clipped in while riding fixed. If that is the case, something with a "cage" around the pedal (not a toe clip but extra material around the pedal to give you a stable surface) will help rather than a platform on one side and clipless on the other.
I don't see what the big deal is. I don't live in a hilly area and my bike has a front brake. I'd just like to be able to ride to the store or the bar without having to wear special shoes. Pedal straps might be a better solution but I hate the way they look. |
I just bought some new bar tape, I accidentally bought some with adhesive backing. I always use the non adhesive kind, is there any problem I'll encounter with me applying it without pulling the tape backing off? I never tried it this way before.
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I guess one could do that, though I can't imagine why one would.
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Originally Posted by Philasteve
(Post 19499734)
I just bought some new bar tape, I accidentally bought some with adhesive backing. I always use the non adhesive kind, is there any problem I'll encounter with me applying it without pulling the tape backing off? I never tried it this way before.
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Adhesive makes a mess and is a PITA to clean.
Back in the day tape never came with adhesive. It was just a strip of leather or cork and was wrapped so that it wouldn't come off - overlapped properly, in the direction of pressure from the hands, etc. Millions of riders never had a problem. I see no reason why it wouldn't work for @Philasteve. -Tim- |
Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 19499880)
Adhesive makes a mess and is a PITA to clean.
http://newbuywholesale.ca/1520-thick...227ml-8oz-.jpg |
Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 19499880)
Adhesive makes a mess and is a PITA to clean.
Back in the day tape never came with adhesive. It was just a strip of leather or cork and was wrapped so that it wouldn't come off - overlapped properly, in the direction of pressure from the hands, etc. Millions of riders never had a problem. I see no reason why it wouldn't work for @Philasteve. -Tim- |
Originally Posted by scoho
(Post 19499919)
Right, I wasn't thinking that adhesive was necessary, but rather that the adhesive backing itself would cause trouble (lack of stretchability, too slippery). Maybe it doesn't matter though.
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Ah, I was imagining backing that covers the whole width:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....CL._SX522_.jpg Dunno why I made that assumption in this case. :o Agree that if it's just a narrow band it shouldn't be a big deal. |
What you are seeing in that image is simply the outer packing plastic to keep the tape from unravelling. The inner adhesive strip is very thin and does not cover the whole width of the tape.
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Ack, I should be concentrating on work instead of playing on the internet with half (or less) a brain. Lesson learned. :o :twitchy: :(
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Originally Posted by ninjamunky
(Post 19499577)
I've already been riding fixed for a couple months now without foot retention and I didn't die in some horrible firery crash.
I don't see what the big deal is. I don't live in a hilly area and my bike has a front brake. I'd just like to be able to ride to the store or the bar without having to wear special shoes. Pedal straps might be a better solution but I hate the way they look. Foot retention isn't the key to humanity's survival. Sure makes a fixed gear bike better though. Don't knock it till you try it. And putting on special shoes to bike is half the fun. What part of Columbus do you live in? |
Non adhesive tape always slides around from my experience, especially if it gets wet from riding in the rain. The paper backing will probably rub off/tear during application so just peel it off and let the adhesive do its job. lots of stuff you can use to get the sticky stuff off later without damaging the bars.
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Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm going to just give it a shot without taking it off. I have a feeling when stretching it, it will expose a little bit of the adhesive so we'll see where it gets me.
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Originally Posted by Carcosa
(Post 19500298)
Do you hate toe clips and straps? Or the thick straps for platform pedals?
Foot retention isn't the key to humanity's survival. Sure makes a fixed gear bike better though. Don't knock it till you try it. And putting on special shoes to bike is half the fun. What part of Columbus do you live in? I'm in the suburbs, Grove City |
How often should I service my drivetrain, like regrease my hubs, soak the chain, etc? Wait until it makes noise? Every so many miles?
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What compares to a FSA SL-K Light crankset? Would Sram Force be a step up or down?
Any BB30 or PF30 crankset suggestions for SSCX? |
Depends on how often you use your bike. Normal use i'd go with cleaning the chain every 2 weeks and re-grease hubs etc every 6 months :foo:
Originally Posted by steve-in-kville
(Post 19502427)
How often should I service my drivetrain, like regrease my hubs, soak the chain, etc? Wait until it makes noise? Every so many miles?
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Ok, my turn: Who makes a 1" quill stem that has a quill that isn't 42 feet long? I'm short. I ride a 49cm frame. Every quill I can find is longer than my left leg. Help please community.
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Originally Posted by Dewey Haftu
(Post 19505138)
Ok, my turn: Who makes a 1" quill stem that has a quill that isn't 42 feet long? I'm short. I ride a 49cm frame. Every quill I can find is longer than my left leg. Help please community.
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Need some help setting up a SS CX Surly Steamroller.. I need to acquire a 42t(ish) front chainring (130bcd) and brakes that will accommodate 700c-35 tires.. I would pick stuff up from Scrod but he doesn't really stock these kind of items..
Good places to go shopping? |
Originally Posted by Dewey Haftu
(Post 19505138)
Ok, my turn: Who makes a 1" quill stem that has a quill that isn't 42 feet long? I'm short. I ride a 49cm frame. Every quill I can find is longer than my left leg. Help please community.
The challenge may be your headtube length, and how tall the stem is above your headset. If there's a bike co-op in your area, head over there and look for vintage SR stems. I once had one that was 60mm! |
Originally Posted by scoho
(Post 19505356)
Buy any quill stem you like, disassemble, hack as much off the angled part (at a similar angle) as you want, reassemble. Done.
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