Quick questions and answers
09-05-16 | 05:51 PM
#1227
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,855
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Yes. I do this all the time. Just start at the valve hole end, and cut it to overlap about an inch.
09-05-16 | 08:01 PM
#1228
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
09-05-16 | 08:29 PM
#1229
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 8
From: NYC
09-05-16 | 08:31 PM
#1230
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 4,347
Likes: 22
Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5
09-05-16 | 08:35 PM
#1231
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
09-05-16 | 08:45 PM
#1232
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 8
From: NYC
I hate to be glib, but if you're concerned about how the heavier weight of that bike versus the Kilo is affecting your performance on the bike, then you can always lose some weight - probably not even all that much - and that'll have the same effect as owning a lighter bike.
If, on the other hand, it's impacting your ownership experience of the bike (nothing wrong with that, IMO), then you should cut your losses, sell the bike, and move on.
09-05-16 | 09:15 PM
#1233
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
For starters, if it fits well, then that's the most important thing.
I hate to be glib, but if you're concerned about how the heavier weight of that bike versus the Kilo is affecting your performance on the bike, then you can always lose some weight - probably not even all that much - and that'll have the same effect as owning a lighter bike.
If, on the other hand, it's impacting your ownership experience of the bike (nothing wrong with that, IMO), then you should cut your losses, sell the bike, and move on.
I hate to be glib, but if you're concerned about how the heavier weight of that bike versus the Kilo is affecting your performance on the bike, then you can always lose some weight - probably not even all that much - and that'll have the same effect as owning a lighter bike.
If, on the other hand, it's impacting your ownership experience of the bike (nothing wrong with that, IMO), then you should cut your losses, sell the bike, and move on.
09-06-16 | 01:02 AM
#1234
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Looks like a pretty decent bike, though I'm not familiar with the company. Steel frames are just kinda heavy in general, and it looks like that one is using pretty fat tubing on the downtube. Honestly, weight isn't that much of a big deal for most kinds of riding, IMO.
09-06-16 | 03:20 AM
#1235
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: China
09-06-16 | 08:56 AM
#1237
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Tribe's lower-end bikes are nothing to write a letter to Mom about but the one you bought isn't bad. $675 MSRP isn't a terrible price for that bike either.
09-06-16 | 10:34 AM
#1238
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2016
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Sounds like I could have done worse for the money from your response though
09-06-16 | 10:47 AM
#1239
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
I had asked around other places before buying and the consensus was that it's not a bad deal considering it has good components but the weight is more than I was really expecting so I thought I'd get a second opinion. Not unhappy at all with it but just wondering if I paid too much.
Sounds like I could have done worse for the money from your response though
Sounds like I could have done worse for the money from your response though
09-06-16 | 10:49 AM
#1240
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2016
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I did not. I just saw the triple butted and assumed it'd be pretty light... It's not really heavy compared to less expensive bikes, but I would have expected it to be a little lighter than it is
09-06-16 | 10:57 AM
#1241
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
A live and learn opportunity I guess. As you mentioned, replacing those tires will probably make a world of difference. Those pups are heavy. Enjoy your bike.
09-06-16 | 11:41 AM
#1242
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Guy who crashed on last Saturday's group ride was on a Tribe. Just sayin'.
Be careful out there.
Be careful out there.
09-06-16 | 11:44 AM
#1243
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
Didn't he hit something?
09-06-16 | 10:41 PM
#1246
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
Hi. I'm new to Bike Forums, so I wasn't sure where to post this question. (Feel free to direct me to a more appropriate thread if need be.)
I recently purchased a 2016 Jamis Sonik as a gift for a friend who has never ridden brakeless before. I suspect it will be 50/50 street/track. I ride a fixed gear with a front brake used solely for emergencies (NYC cab doors yo). I've already upgraded some components on the Sonik--switched out the crankset for an FSA Carbon Track 49T w/ Platinum Pro Megaquad BB, for starters. The '16 Sonik is already drilled for brakes, and I'd like to send a set, uninstalled, along with it. (I might leave levers for later because there's a lot of preference and fitting involved in that.) Without getting into the should you or should you not (learn to) ride brakeless on a fixed gear argument, could anyone recommend a good brakeset for the '16 Sonik? I'm hoping to find something in black, for aesthetics. Since it shouldn't be used heavily, it doesn't need to be anything crazy. I was even thinking something as simple as State Bicycle Co. or Tektro. I'd appreciate any advice you have to offer.
Thank you kindly!
I recently purchased a 2016 Jamis Sonik as a gift for a friend who has never ridden brakeless before. I suspect it will be 50/50 street/track. I ride a fixed gear with a front brake used solely for emergencies (NYC cab doors yo). I've already upgraded some components on the Sonik--switched out the crankset for an FSA Carbon Track 49T w/ Platinum Pro Megaquad BB, for starters. The '16 Sonik is already drilled for brakes, and I'd like to send a set, uninstalled, along with it. (I might leave levers for later because there's a lot of preference and fitting involved in that.) Without getting into the should you or should you not (learn to) ride brakeless on a fixed gear argument, could anyone recommend a good brakeset for the '16 Sonik? I'm hoping to find something in black, for aesthetics. Since it shouldn't be used heavily, it doesn't need to be anything crazy. I was even thinking something as simple as State Bicycle Co. or Tektro. I'd appreciate any advice you have to offer.
Thank you kindly!
09-07-16 | 10:09 AM
#1247
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
State brakes aren't Tektro.
It says "made by Radius Brake" right on State's site, which means they're not very good.
It says "made by Radius Brake" right on State's site, which means they're not very good.
09-07-16 | 10:11 AM
#1248
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3
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State brakes aren't Tektro.
It says "made by Radius Brake" right on State's site, which means they're not very good.
It says "made by Radius Brake" right on State's site, which means they're not very good.
Gotcha. Do you recommend Tektro? If so, any particular model, especially for a Sonik?
09-07-16 | 11:31 AM
#1250
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix