Quick questions and answers
#305
I think you would. 28mm is my favorite commuting width. Feels fast but adequately comfortable and keeps your wheelset happy and true. 32s feel a bit sluggish, IMO. I am currently riding 35s on my commuter because they were free and they totally suck. Can't wait to wear them out and switch back to 28s.
#306
I think you would. 28mm is my favorite commuting width. Feels fast but adequately comfortable and keeps your wheelset happy and true. 32s feel a bit sluggish, IMO. I am currently riding 35s on my commuter because they were free and they totally suck. Can't wait to wear them out and switch back to 28s.
#307
Galveston County Texas
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From: In The Wind
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
#309
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From: Roanoke, Va
Bikes: 2013 leader 721. 2015 leader 725. 2012 fuji feather
im tired of running thickslicks on my bike.
are there any other budget friendly tires that are good for skidding and hold up to some abuse?
I don't really want to drop 100 dollars on tires.
I usually run 25c rear and 23 up front.
are there any other budget friendly tires that are good for skidding and hold up to some abuse?
I don't really want to drop 100 dollars on tires.
I usually run 25c rear and 23 up front.
#311
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From: Roanoke, Va
Bikes: 2013 leader 721. 2015 leader 725. 2012 fuji feather
Thanks man.
I started running a zaffiro up front a couple months ago, definitely like the smaller more racy tire in the front versus a heavy ass thickslick.
I started running a zaffiro up front a couple months ago, definitely like the smaller more racy tire in the front versus a heavy ass thickslick.
#312
So I've been riding fixed gear for about a year now (46 x 16) and its alright, except where I live is REALLY flat -- so I could use a little more power. Would 48 x 16 give me much of a difference? Or should I upgrade to some racing cranks and go 50 or 52?
I don't skid stop (I know I know ... wuss) so I'm not worried about that -- but should I go down to a 15 or up to 17 for other reasons?
I don't skid stop (I know I know ... wuss) so I'm not worried about that -- but should I go down to a 15 or up to 17 for other reasons?
#313
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From: Roanoke, Va
Bikes: 2013 leader 721. 2015 leader 725. 2012 fuji feather
It would be a slight difference. If you live in a flat area, I'd say it would be a good choice. Then you can always go down to 48/15 for a bit more.
#314
#315
Grumpy Old Bugga
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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)
So I've been riding fixed gear for about a year now (46 x 16) and its alright, except where I live is REALLY flat -- so I could use a little more power. Would 48 x 16 give me much of a difference? Or should I upgrade to some racing cranks and go 50 or 52?
I don't skid stop (I know I know ... wuss) so I'm not worried about that -- but should I go down to a 15 or up to 17 for other reasons?
I don't skid stop (I know I know ... wuss) so I'm not worried about that -- but should I go down to a 15 or up to 17 for other reasons?
#319
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
You are not going to have much in terms of choice with 104 bcd with a square tapered bb, highest I've found was Alivio
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#321
:)
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
How much should I list my leader for?
$700? $600? I'm not sure how much this thing is worth anymore.
Help me out guise.
Pedalroom link
$700? $600? I'm not sure how much this thing is worth anymore.
Help me out guise.
Pedalroom link
#322
THE STUFFED


Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
How much should I list my leader for?
$700? $600? I'm not sure how much this thing is worth anymore.
Help me out guise.
Pedalroom link
$700? $600? I'm not sure how much this thing is worth anymore.
Help me out guise.
Pedalroom link
A $700 722 would have phils front and back, omniums, and a wound up.
#323
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Sad day. Oh well. Might just keep it and put new bars on it then.
#324
THE STUFFED


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