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Could be very plausible if it was the set I built myself (aka my first build; successful & still intact through) but this unfortunately was my DA high flange set which was built up & maintained by a reputable shop. =/ Still possible through, front was radial. Har har har it sure costs money to have this kind of shwaggμr to getz all the hipstr girls and fixed gear sqrls.

I have seen it on other Mavic eyeletted rims. Not sure if it is the rim or spoke tension exceeding rim specs

TejanoTrackie

02-03-12 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 13804004)

I have seen it on other Mavic eyeletted rims. Not sure if it is the rim or spoke tension exceeding rim specs

Eyeletted rims were always prone to cracking with low spoke counts and high spoke tension, which is why they have pretty much gone the way of the dinosaurs just like shallow box rims have as well. Modern eyeletteless rims are thicker at the nipple holes to prevent rim cracking.

Jandro

02-03-12 12:07 PM

Today I:
http://app.strava.com/rides/3847511

First commute with the Leader. Was good man.

Jaytron

02-03-12 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 13804597)

Today I:
http://app.strava.com/rides/3847511

First commute with the Leader. Was good man.

I really want to do this sometime. Looks like so much fun. I think my Boss would be cool with me coming in late or something too.

TheRealFaux

02-03-12 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 13804597)

Today I:
http://app.strava.com/rides/3847511

First commute with the Leader. Was good man.

40mile one way commute??!!

TheRealFaux

02-03-12 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 13804644)

I really want to do this sometime. Looks like so much fun. I think my Boss would be cool with me coming in late or something too.

There is a SF to SJ group ride going down on the 19th, a Sunday. It's organized by SJFixed. I went last year and we took the baytrail most of the way down.

Jandro

02-03-12 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealFaux (Post 13804660)

40mile one way commute??!!

Yep :)

I cheat and take the work shuttle back to the city though ;) One of these days I'll do the ride back but it's just sooooo headwindy.

Jaytron

02-03-12 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealFaux (Post 13804677)

There is a SF to SJ group ride going down on the 19th, a Sunday. It's organized by SJFixed. I went last year and we took the baytrail most of the way down.

I saw that. I may or may not join. I'm not up for a 40mi mash fest just yet, haven't quite gotten my lungs/legs back. First Fridays with SF2G is super casual IIRC.

jdgesus

02-03-12 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 13804686)

Yep :)

I cheat and take the work shuttle back to the city though ;) One of these days I'll do the ride back but it's just sooooo headwindy.

looks like you're faster on the fixed then the roadie?!?!

Jandro

02-03-12 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jdgesus (Post 13804784)

looks like you're faster on the fixed then the roadie?!?!

Hahaha. Only on short climbs since you don't have a choice, you have to mash them to stay on top of the gear and maintain momentum ;)

striknein

02-03-12 05:02 PM

A buddy called me to help him check out a used pair of Omnomnoms. I JUST HAPPENED to have a GXP BB tool, so I helped him install it too. Super easy.

Then I noticed that he had a 3" crack running down the left blade of his carbon fork. Whoops.

Nagrom_

02-03-12 05:05 PM

whoops is right...

muckymucky

02-03-12 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 13804686)

Yep :)

I cheat and take the work shuttle back to the city though ;) One of these days I'll do the ride back but it's just sooooo headwindy.

is it nice tailwind for majority of the 40 miles? every day? this sounds like awesome fun

muckymucky

02-03-12 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by striknein (Post 13805927)

i dont get it. did you cause that 3" crack on the fork by working on the BB? how....???

Dannihilator

02-03-12 05:15 PM

Today I had a great session on the dj bike.

And I may have ordered a sturmey archer s3x for the 930....

Nagrom_

02-03-12 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by muckymucky (Post 13805975)

i dont get it. did you cause that 3" crack on the fork by working on the BB? how....???

he found a 3" crack while working on it...

Nagrom_

02-03-12 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannihilator (Post 13805979)

Today I had a great session on the dj bike.

And I may have ordered a sturmey archer s3x for the 930....

have you ridden an s3x before?
if you have, care to gimme the deets?
and if you haven't, after you do, I'd like to hear about it.

I think the idea of an s3x.

Dannihilator

02-03-12 05:25 PM

Never have, but have been intrigued by it, I definitely will do so when I get it built. I like the idea of it using a cassette style cog and having an adjustable chainline. Just need to figure out rim and whether I want to run the shifter on the bar end or on the downtube.

striknein

02-03-12 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by muckymucky (Post 13805975)

i dont get it. did you cause that 3" crack on the fork by working on the BB? how....???

It was just unfortunate that after putting in the work to break his chain, change out his cog, and install a new BB/crankset, he couldn't ride it cuz his fork is trashed.

jimmytango

02-04-12 02:38 AM

Just letting you guys know that I'm still around. Between working a 70 hour week, meeting with potential investors, and my hectic social life, I haven't had much time to sleep much less post here.

redpear

02-04-12 02:51 AM

Thank you for living so we don't have to :)

hairnet

02-04-12 03:06 AM

Iz "certified"

yummygooey

02-04-12 03:18 AM

Today I went on a real easy 30 mile ride.

Today I sold some parts.

Today I ate too much crap (chili dogs, microwave dinner, Irish nachos, sammich with two eggs (among other things) and chicken wings).

Today I got into whiskey (still a beer guy at heart though).

Jandro

02-04-12 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by muckymucky (Post 13805968)

is it nice tailwind for majority of the 40 miles? every day? this sounds like awesome fun

I wish. It's mainly slight cross/head wind with spots of neutrality. Tailwinds are pretty rare traveling south in the morning.

Street rider

02-04-12 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13807602)

Today I got into whiskey (still a beer guy at heart though).

Water of life.