I Love My Windsor Hour!
09-27-08, 11:58 PM
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09-28-08, 03:31 AM
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09-28-08, 09:48 AM
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Oh.
But would it be bad to have a 15t cog on it?
But would it be bad to have a 15t cog on it?
09-28-08, 09:51 AM
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no, it's a gear ratio just like any other
the thing is, 48/15 is a fairly heavy gear ratio, especially for a novice rider who isn't physically up to par with someone who has been training/riding for a long time
the thing is, 48/15 is a fairly heavy gear ratio, especially for a novice rider who isn't physically up to par with someone who has been training/riding for a long time
09-28-08, 10:15 AM
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Oh i understand.
Thank you.
Thank you.
09-28-08, 10:32 AM
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I noticed the difference immediately after switching to a 16t. I'm going for 48x17 to have 18 skid patches since I ride brakeless.
09-28-08, 02:22 PM
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You mean 17 skid patches?
09-28-08, 02:55 PM
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lol 18 skid patches on a 17t
09-28-08, 04:08 PM
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Anyone know how to take off the decals without repainting the the whole frame?
09-28-08, 04:22 PM
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I'm getting my Hour soon and I was wondering also how to remove the decals without messing up the paint.
09-28-08, 04:36 PM
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09-28-08, 04:57 PM
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09-28-08, 05:01 PM
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yeah just think about it logically...
if you can't think about it and figure it out and you don't trust theory...then do this
put your pedals at 3/9 oclock, skidding position. put a piece of tape on the tire...rotate once, look, count, rotate again, look, tally
rinse and repeat until you're going over the same spot more than once
if you can't think about it and figure it out and you don't trust theory...then do this
put your pedals at 3/9 oclock, skidding position. put a piece of tape on the tire...rotate once, look, count, rotate again, look, tally
rinse and repeat until you're going over the same spot more than once
09-29-08, 05:14 PM
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Noob question, but do you guys have a recommendation as to where I can find a reasonably priced 17t cog? Also, will I need a new lockring or can I use the same one from the 15t cog that was shipped from Bikesdirect?
09-29-08, 05:17 PM
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Local bike shop?
Expect to spend between $20-30 on good stuff and they'll probably throw it on for you for free if not like a couple bucks at most.
Expect to spend between $20-30 on good stuff and they'll probably throw it on for you for free if not like a couple bucks at most.
09-29-08, 05:17 PM
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the lockring can be reused, although some people would argue that an inexpensive dura-ace lockring would be a slight upgrade over the stock no-name one
09-29-08, 06:38 PM
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I think the lockring that comes stock on the Hour is a Formula lockring which I think is soft aluminum. Upgrade to steel rotafixa & done.
09-29-08, 07:32 PM
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Seriously, wth is your problem bigbris1? What else are you trying to prove? You already proved that you're stupid and stubborn. Are you trying to prove that you're a ****** now or what?
09-29-08, 07:35 PM
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he totally edited that, lol .
09-29-08, 07:38 PM
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lol i noticed that too
09-29-08, 07:44 PM
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I think the mods deleted that. Anyway, keep it up youngsters. You'll learn sooner than later.
09-29-08, 07:46 PM
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I started this thread to exclaim my love of my newly purchased frame & to create a platform for other Hour owners. Why are you here?
09-29-08, 07:56 PM
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I'm here to tell you that you can't have 18 skid patches with 48x17.
/facepalm
/facepalm
09-30-08, 01:16 AM
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the way some of you guys talk about this bike has me wondering if my broke self should keep saving for a 925
10-01-08, 11:45 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-FORMULA-17T-...d=p3286.c0.m14
is this ok for my bike, or is it garbage
is this ok for my bike, or is it garbage