My new baby: IRO hotness
03-15-09, 08:27 PM
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Mostly just an IRO Mark V. 46x15, 165mm cranks, Eggbeater pedals (or mks gr-9's with soma clips and straps), brooks B17 imperial saddle (chopped to hell), and nashbar TT bullhorns.
Coming soon: smaller chainring, bigger SS freewheel, flat bars, a rear brake, and 700x32 CX tires for summer trail burning! Oh, and some conti gator-skins to replace those horribly worn road tires.
Coming soon: smaller chainring, bigger SS freewheel, flat bars, a rear brake, and 700x32 CX tires for summer trail burning! Oh, and some conti gator-skins to replace those horribly worn road tires.
03-15-09, 08:28 PM
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03-15-09, 09:22 PM
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03-15-09, 10:06 PM
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I have a feeling like I might be seeing this one elsewhere soon.
I am a fan of IRO's, though.
I am a fan of IRO's, though.
03-15-09, 10:18 PM
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I'm still trying to dial in how far fore-aft to set the saddle too. And the horns, might bring those up a bit...
Kierke, whaddya mean you might be seeing it elsewhere? you're not planning on stealing it are you?
03-15-09, 10:53 PM
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Is the wrapping the tt with bar tape for looks of scratching it up when you lock it up? a layer of bar tape isn't going to stop you frame from getting dented if you crash real bad
03-15-09, 11:02 PM
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The wrapped tt is really mostly for looks...and I guess it protects the tt from scratches, but I don't plan on ever taking it off and looking at the shiny red paint beneath. I wasn't looking for dent protection, but now that you mention it, my wrap probably does afford some of that. It's got four coats of shellac.
