The New New Post Your SS/FG Photos (2011/2012)
06-07-12, 03:16 PM
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06-07-12, 04:40 PM
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I agree that you shouldn't mess with it, aside from putting that brake on the front instead of the back.
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06-07-12, 06:41 PM
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06-07-12, 10:41 PM
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06-07-12, 10:49 PM
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06-08-12, 02:41 AM
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Brofist for 2011 Racer. 
I put track drops on mine, but ended up going back to the stock flat bar. Haven't gone over to FG on it yet, the hub is soooooooo whisper-quiet! Probably this summer I will go full-on FG with it. That Hi-Ten is horrendously heavy, but I love how it rides.
I put track drops on mine, but ended up going back to the stock flat bar. Haven't gone over to FG on it yet, the hub is soooooooo whisper-quiet! Probably this summer I will go full-on FG with it. That Hi-Ten is horrendously heavy, but I love how it rides.
pics of yours?? oh and i have nitto b111's on right now and i like them.
06-08-12, 06:44 AM
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06-08-12, 07:46 AM
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I added front and rear Tiagra brakes, but will probably only use a front brake when I convert it to FG (I don't trust coaster brakes on fast bikes).
23?! That's awesome! Mine probably weighs in closer to 25 or 26, but I've never actually put it on a scale. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase, as she's one of my two favorite bikes...all that and she's one of the cheapest!
The drops I had were EighthInch track drops, and though you could get low/go fast, they were UNCOMFORTABLE.
06-08-12, 09:58 AM
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06-08-12, 04:14 PM
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Just got this guy, So far the frame has ruled, the components have been kinda bull****, way stiffer and faster rolling than my Kilo TT though.
06-08-12, 07:10 PM
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06-08-12, 07:40 PM
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06-08-12, 08:16 PM
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I'll have to snap a photo when I'm back home and will post it ASAP.
I added front and rear Tiagra brakes, but will probably only use a front brake when I convert it to FG (I don't trust coaster brakes on fast bikes).
23?! That's awesome! Mine probably weighs in closer to 25 or 26, but I've never actually put it on a scale. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase, as she's one of my two favorite bikes...all that and she's one of the cheapest!
The drops I had were EighthInch track drops, and though you could get low/go fast, they were UNCOMFORTABLE.
I added front and rear Tiagra brakes, but will probably only use a front brake when I convert it to FG (I don't trust coaster brakes on fast bikes).
23?! That's awesome! Mine probably weighs in closer to 25 or 26, but I've never actually put it on a scale. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase, as she's one of my two favorite bikes...all that and she's one of the cheapest!
The drops I had were EighthInch track drops, and though you could get low/go fast, they were UNCOMFORTABLE.
dont give up on them just yet!
06-09-12, 12:00 AM
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Oh, I swapped to the Omniums immediately. Stock was some extra cheapo nonsense that kinda looked like an all city. 3/32 and everything.
Ritchey seat and stem, EAI gold 15T, onmium cranks, spd pedals all came off my old bike.
Up next is wheels, the stock ones if I pick up the front and spin the wheel I can feel the bearings vibrate at the bars. If I spin the axle when theyre off the bike they're super notchy feeling. Prolly Ellipses, may try to figure out relacing some Sram S80s to work.
Ritchey seat and stem, EAI gold 15T, onmium cranks, spd pedals all came off my old bike.
Up next is wheels, the stock ones if I pick up the front and spin the wheel I can feel the bearings vibrate at the bars. If I spin the axle when theyre off the bike they're super notchy feeling. Prolly Ellipses, may try to figure out relacing some Sram S80s to work.
06-09-12, 01:31 AM
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Oh, I swapped to the Omniums immediately. Stock was some extra cheapo nonsense that kinda looked like an all city. 3/32 and everything.
Ritchey seat and stem, EAI gold 15T, onmium cranks, spd pedals all came off my old bike.
Up next is wheels, the stock ones if I pick up the front and spin the wheel I can feel the bearings vibrate at the bars. If I spin the axle when theyre off the bike they're super notchy feeling. Prolly Ellipses, may try to figure out relacing some Sram S80s to work.
Ritchey seat and stem, EAI gold 15T, onmium cranks, spd pedals all came off my old bike.
Up next is wheels, the stock ones if I pick up the front and spin the wheel I can feel the bearings vibrate at the bars. If I spin the axle when theyre off the bike they're super notchy feeling. Prolly Ellipses, may try to figure out relacing some Sram S80s to work.
Here I was all this time, thinking my All-City crankset was good.
06-09-12, 01:39 AM
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Good? Sure. Replaceable? Definitely.
06-09-12, 01:51 AM
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06-09-12, 12:02 PM
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Need to get some pics of this without the rack and basket.
06-09-12, 08:41 PM
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but the basket makes it
06-10-12, 11:57 AM
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