The "Should I..." Thread
03-17-13 | 09:37 PM
#2781
The space coyote lied.
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03-17-13 | 09:42 PM
#2782
Still kicking.
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
03-17-13 | 10:16 PM
#2785
Fixie Infamous
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They fix a very specific "problem" and do it really well. They can save a handful of grams for a very cheap $/g ratio. But 30g does not matter in regards to the boat anchors most of us run.
03-17-13 | 10:58 PM
#2787
Thread Starter
i smell bacon
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Bikes: Geekhouse Deerfield, GT Edge Ti, Spooky Skeletor, TET Track, Ritchey P-650b, Bridgestone MB-3
it's easier to mount tires with veloplugs IME... weight savings is negligible, but so is the price difference
03-18-13 | 02:25 PM
#2791
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
No. CX_rays are overpriced at retail and offer negligible benefits on a bike unless everything else is already super "aero". Spokes are not a good place to start at all for aerodynamic and weight savings. Especially with a 36H wheelset. You can do better with your money at $3 a spoke.
03-18-13 | 02:25 PM
#2792
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
03-18-13 | 02:28 PM
#2793
Fixie Infamous
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With a 36h wheel you can use really light spokes with no issues, and you're also so far behind already in the aero department, blading the spokes won't make a difference.
Use lasers. Same weight.
Use lasers. Same weight.
03-19-13 | 04:27 PM
#2794
Senior Member
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From: Sacramento,CA
Should i buy a brooks B-17 or Romin Evo Expert. I was really liking the romin, but then i check out some Brooks reviews and the b- 17 looked really comfortable. I liked the way the saddle flexes it seems like my skinny boney but would be very comfortable on it. Whats the word on both for anyone how has either?
03-19-13 | 05:13 PM
#2796
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic
Should i buy a brooks B-17 or Romin Evo Expert. I was really liking the romin, but then i check out some Brooks reviews and the b- 17 looked really comfortable. I liked the way the saddle flexes it seems like my skinny boney but would be very comfortable on it. Whats the word on both for anyone how has either?
Everyone has a different ass. What works for me, may not work for you.
03-19-13 | 05:31 PM
#2798
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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Should i buy a brooks B-17 or Romin Evo Expert. I was really liking the romin, but then i check out some Brooks reviews and the b- 17 looked really comfortable. I liked the way the saddle flexes it seems like my skinny boney but would be very comfortable on it. Whats the word on both for anyone how has either?
Specialized:
This competitive road/tri saddle is contoured to position the rider for optimal power transfer and comfort while comfortably allowing the rider to sit in a low aero position
This competitive road/tri saddle is contoured to position the rider for optimal power transfer and comfort while comfortably allowing the rider to sit in a low aero position
Brooks:
ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and atb use.
ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and atb use.
03-19-13 | 05:38 PM
#2799
Senior Member
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From: Sacramento,CA