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Old 06-22-10 | 11:12 AM
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Maddy owners..question

My buddy bought an 08 madison and was wondering about the quality of the factory cog and lockring. To all the Maddy owners would you keep the factory parts or upgrade?

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Old 06-22-10 | 01:27 PM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"

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Personal choice I would say, I upgraded many parts on my Maddy, but the orig parts are not to bad to dick around on, in other words use it till it breaks, then replace what ever it is thats broke, less you have cash like that.
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Keep the factory cog but swap out that lockring anyhow for a dura ace lockring and you won't be sorry
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Old 06-22-10 | 02:00 PM
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Thanks for the info guys
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Old 06-22-10 | 02:36 PM
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I've been using the stock and cog now for a little over a month i've been skidding a lot and no problems at all.
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Old 06-22-10 | 04:37 PM
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I've kept mine on the fixed side w/ the original cog & lockring since I got it 14 months ago, no problems ( I don't skid, but I do weigh 225#s)
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Old 06-22-10 | 07:05 PM
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Yup. I had to replace the bars and tires on my vintage Madison and my rule is one you get it set up the way you like it, what's there to change?
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Old 06-22-10 | 07:39 PM
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Keep the factory cog but swap out that lockring anyhow for a dura ace lockring and you won't be sorry


DA Lockring+Cog combo ftw.
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Old 06-22-10 | 08:34 PM
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Hey! That's not a Madison!
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Old 06-22-10 | 08:37 PM
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You should set the picture on fire.
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More flame than expected.
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