Quick questions and answers
06-03-16 | 07:30 AM
#1051
Hogosha Sekai
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06-03-16 | 04:01 PM
#1052
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I saw these posted at Art's I think and was like, "whoa, conti gumwalls!" but they were $80/each. Then I saw gumwall GP4000s for $40 and was like, "I need to get me some of those", but I ended up getting pro1's...let's see what road tubeless is all about!
06-03-16 | 05:05 PM
#1053
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Not sure what you were looking at. Grand Prix Classic tires have always been around 40-45 bucks each.
The only difference between those and the GP4000 is the tread pattern.
The only difference between those and the GP4000 is the tread pattern.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 06-03-16 at 05:09 PM.
06-03-16 | 06:18 PM
#1054
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Continental Grand Prix Classic Tire Eroica Edition Pair
06-05-16 | 06:33 PM
#1059
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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Mahi Mahi > Salmon
06-06-16 | 07:37 AM
#1061
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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06-06-16 | 08:26 AM
#1063
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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06-07-16 | 12:14 PM
#1065
Clark W. Griswold
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From: ,location, location
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As Mitch Hedberg would say "Every time I go and shave, I assume there's someone else on the planet shaving. So I say, 'I'm gonna go shave, too."
06-07-16 | 12:30 PM
#1066
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06-07-16 | 01:26 PM
#1068
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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06-07-16 | 02:51 PM
#1070
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Never ridden them myself, but they're heavy and you can probably get just as good puncture protection at a reasonable price without all the weight.
06-07-16 | 04:13 PM
#1071
Clark W. Griswold
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From: ,location, location
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06-09-16 | 12:21 PM
#1072
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I got a new (used) bottom bracket, and I'm having a hard time getting it to hand-thread on. It gets started, but stops after a half rotation or so. I'm worried to just grab a tool and start cranking away. Shouldn't I be able to thread most of it by hand? I tried it on two different frames, so I don't think it's the shell of the frame that's messed up. Could the threads be stripped on the bb itself?
06-09-16 | 12:24 PM
#1073
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
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Maybe? That's not really something that can be diagnosed over the internet.
What bottom bracket is it? If the threads don't look damaged, are you certain it's the right threading?
What bottom bracket is it? If the threads don't look damaged, are you certain it's the right threading?
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 06-09-16 at 12:30 PM.
06-09-16 | 01:06 PM
#1074
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Are specific brands of tires known to run taller than others (in the same size) or does it usually depend on the specific model/sidewall design?
Just seems every Conti 23mm I've used is similar in height to most others 25mm....Just curious if anyone else has noticed anything similar with other brands.
Just seems every Conti 23mm I've used is similar in height to most others 25mm....Just curious if anyone else has noticed anything similar with other brands.
06-10-16 | 04:52 PM
#1075
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Are specific brands of tires known to run taller than others (in the same size) or does it usually depend on the specific model/sidewall design?
Just seems every Conti 23mm I've used is similar in height to most others 25mm....Just curious if anyone else has noticed anything similar with other brands.
Just seems every Conti 23mm I've used is similar in height to most others 25mm....Just curious if anyone else has noticed anything similar with other brands.