dk2ck

Those look really rad. I'd like to hear reviews as well.

Crappymonkey

The Chrome backdoor sale page has a bag called the Senator on sale for over half off ($49 form $110). It looks like a giant rolltop messenger/bucket. I just ordered the grey/black Brigadier from the page because I need a large bag for travel.

https://www.chromebagsstore.com/backdoor-sale.html

soyboy

also this: https://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/...ltd.html?c=124

hamfoh

the sleeve for $9 is nice, mine is similar but didn't come with a handle.

I'd be tempted by the Senator if it wasn't so massive. If I want to carry a bag that size I'll just grab my backpack

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I had those "LOOK" pedals on my cannondale and they were nice, I liked them quite a bit. Not sure how the knockoffs are but I would imagine they're pretty much the same

Philthy Bastard

ThickSlicks at Treefort for only $14 in both 25c and 28c.

https://www.treefortbikes.com/#navbar...22371031___420

homebrewk

Thanks for the hit on cheap ThickSlicks; I was just about to buy some.

Scrodzilla

Keep in mind the sidewalls on the Sport model aren't as durable as on the Urban Elite. Still a great deal!

hamish5178

Are these over or under or true to size? Concerned about clearance on the 28.

homebrewk

Nashbar is taking an extra 20% off any items for the next 2 days. Use the code "20627" at checkout.

If you haven't already bought a FTP and you want to, now is your chance. (Note: they only have the 54 cm size in stock as of June 27th)

hamfoh

How are people liking their thickslicks? I'm looking for another black tire, but not sure I want to get another gatorskin

Scrodzilla

I love mine, especially now that they've got some miles on them and and aren't so sticky (I literally couldn't skid when they were new). They're considerably heavy but I've rolled over all kinds of gnarly stuff without incident.

My 28 measures 30.3 mm

vilano07

bikepartsmart.com has a great deal for a vilano frame, fork, bottom bracket, headset, and seat post for only $87.95

hamfoh

might be worth grabbing as a cheap beater, just recognize this line before anyone orders

"These frames are blemished closeouts. They are brand new but have cosmetic defects incuding paint blemishes."

hamfoh

Despite that ^ - I picked up a pair out of curiosity. They've been sitting in my toolbox until last night when I decided to put one on because my knog was being a cheap piece of crap and I wanted to be seen.

The light was really bright, almost too bright, to the point I felt like an attention wh*re. Had I had them on both wheels I would've been as well lit as anyone on the road. I had it on my back tire and for a while I kept thinking headlights were on me due to the shadow I was casting from the light on them. I have no idea how cool or lame they looked as nobody was taking pictures (likely very very lame) of me from the side, but I felt good about cars being able to see me with them. I think one on the front and you could've seen me a mile away.

trvth 

I ordered those, and they got to a USPS sorting facility within 30 miles of my house before being lost in transit. When they were 10 days past due, I was issued a refund by DailySteals. *sigh* No light up the night bike bling for me this time.

yummygooey

You know, I've had the same problems twice in a row with our local USPS in Champaign. Ridiculous. One time my package showed up in a shredded envelope encased by a plastic bag, and it was 2 months overdue.

fstbckgt

recent deals

Knog Skink Tail 13.78$ shipped (if you don't mind that its pink) wheelandsprocket ebay store
B43 Black 700c rim $59.00 tree fort price matched to benscycle
H Plus Son formation face $60.95 tree fort
Soma Oppy X & XX $13.99 shipped (reb, blue, or yellow) bell's ebay store

hamfoh

citygrounds has aerospokes for $295 and the 2011 725 (not the mid) for $275 right now

hamish5178

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

Why did you have to tell me that. Someone come along and tell me that aerospokes suck, quick!

Squirrelli

Aerospokes suck.


However, Retrogression might be stocking them in the near future...$295 might sounds good now, but Scrod is probably going to have them for a lower price.

hamfoh

is that true, scrod?

Squirrelli

:shrug:

hamish5178

Well if it true then let me say this:

NMSW plz.

Scrodzilla

Aerospokes don't "suck". Aerospokes are exactly what they should be and do just what they were designed to do. When you're riding fast, an Aerospoke will actually cause you to use less effort to keep going fast. Are they heavy? Sure. Does it seem as though they are trying to kill you on windy days? They definitely do. Are they "aerodynamic"? I don't have access to a wind tunnel for testing but considering that I can feel a difference when my 'spoke is mounted backwards, I'd say they must be. Will we be selling them at some point soon? I'm not 100% sure but it is a possibility.

They're also blowing out the 725TR V2 for $149!

https://store.citygrounds.com/store/p...2-Frame-Black/

hamfoh

does the v2 suck? that's like... so cheap.