The frames aren't awful but the customer service will keep me from purchasing another leader.

My friend sent his back for a warranty return and ended up receiving a frame that was chipped and had some other paint flaws.

I think they just don't care

Yo. Somebody knows, Leader 721 (2014) frame is compatible with FSA Orbit Z Semi-Integrated Headset ?
(http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/402/fsa_headset_14_2290/fsa-orbit-z-internal-zero-stack-headset-no-9-cup-1-18.html) .
Somebody have the experience of this combo, how it would go?

If it's the FSA ZS-3, then it will work.

no it's not, it is the other FSA headset. The difference in stack height, as I discover.
Stack Height - 9.8 + 3.3 = 13.1mm for FSA ZS-3. And Stack Height 15.8+2.1=17.9mm for FSA Orbit Z Semi-Integrated.

Well, it seems like you've found your answer.

I don't like Leader anymore. I sold my 725 and used the cash to upgrade stuff on my Cinelli's.

So why are you posting in this thread ?

Because I made an earlier posting saying I liked my Leader. This latest post is retracting the former.

I really don't care.

It's good to not care sometimes. You'll save yourself many stress induced illnesses.

Good health to you, sir!

Removed the lights from my 721. Never ride this bike at night and headlight was broken anyway. Also removed the water bottle from the pic so as not to offend certain parties who now hate Leaders. Just got back from my daily early ride around my hood to beat the insane August triple digit heat. And yes, I really do love riding this bike.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=469330

More important updates to the 721:

1) Sweet new Crane E-Ne bell in matte black alloy

2) New off the presses Bojac sticker (I apologize in advance for putting this on a Leader)

3) Removed an unneeded chain half-link to further slam the rear wheel

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=473430http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=473431

Bump to a thread with not much love lately. And cause [MENTION=168526]TejanoTrackie[/MENTION] told me to.

Need a new wheel set and crankset before I call this thing done.

http://i.imgur.com/CHFkOex.jpg?1

Nice ride! What kind of bartape is that?

looks like the mash parallax jobs, i like the "fade" tapes that have been coming out, keeps things interesting

Thanks.

^ What he said. Mash parallax. They make the best looking tape IMHO.

Nice. I was going to go with the Cinelli Caleido tape on my Dolan, but I cheaped out and just got regular old cork.

i really like the volee tape i had on my leaders bars, it wasnt puffy but there was cushion, it was grippy but not sticky, it stayed clean, and it was cut with this sortof chamfer on the edges so the wrap laid perfectly flat

10/10 would recommend.

Another vote for the volee tape. haven't gotten around to wrapping it yet but I know it's gonna be good...

Cinelli cork is one of favorites, so plush feeling to the non-gloved hand.

Not really a fan of the feel of volee and caliedo pleather.

Does anyone know what headset fits the 2014 Kagero? I think it is the FSA ZS-3, but I am not sure.

Hello it would require the FSA Orbit IS 45mm OD

FSA Orbit I Integrated OS - FSA

New KMC K710SL gold chain for the Leader 721tr.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=492408http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=492409

https://leaderbikes.com/products/und...g-concept-bike

Insane. Still dig my 721 though.

The person in charge of Leader's new website really should hire a proof-reader.

Also, $5000 for a Leader! :roflmao: