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Old 03-21-13 | 11:39 AM
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Sould I put mustache bars on my Fuji? The top tube is short and I think the longer reach of the new bars might make the ride more comfortable, even though I lose a hand position.


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You don't lose hand positions. There are so damn many hand positions on mustache bars, and the hoods are one of my favorites.

I say do it.
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Old 03-21-13 | 12:53 PM
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New option for rims on the caad.
KinLin CX-279:


H+Son Archetype:




KinLin:
Pros: deeper. non anodized brake track, more aero shape
cons: pinned seam

Archetype:
Pros: welded seam, slightly lighter.
cons: anodized brake track


The kinlin seems to get really great reviews. Any one have thoughts/experiences with it?
I'm thinking 24/32, 2x lasers front, 3x races rear, to some taiwanese hubs.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:01 PM
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I prefer the rounded look of the kinlins, but I also like the aesthetic of the archetype's brake surface. That's a tough one.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:02 PM
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by striknein
I prefer the rounded look of the kinlins, but I also like the aesthetic of the archetype's brake surface. That's a tough one.
Same here. But my issue with the anodizing is it will look like junk after a thousand miles, so I might as well just have them silver from the start.

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Old 03-21-13 | 01:07 PM
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And I say Archetypes just cause they look rad.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:10 PM
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They'll end up looking like this for the majority of their lives:


Kinda janky...
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:11 PM
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They look good to me.... I say go for it. Radial front of course.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:13 PM
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Archetypes and superfine grit sandpaper to make it clean from the start?
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:16 PM
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But it looks so ugly.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:17 PM
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Archetypes and superfine grit sandpaper to make it clean from the start?
mmmmmmmmmmm, pulse-y brakes.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:20 PM
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Gotta be black? Polished silver Archetypes might look kinda cool.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:21 PM
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The last thing I need in my stable is more polished hoops.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:24 PM
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but...shiny
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:26 PM
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I have more shiny than anyone should ever have.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:26 PM
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Morgan I think that looks fine to me. You're over thinking this ****. Just get them.
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Old 03-21-13 | 01:29 PM
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But I can't just do it, lol.

I'm gonna be one of those guys who asks for opinions, and then does what he wants.
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111.5 gram Shimano 600 OR 160 gram Campagnolo headset for the Free Spirit?

Unfortunately I don't have the OG Campy locknut.
Also do not have tool for Shimano but love buying tools for one or two lifetime uses.

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Old 03-21-13 | 06:55 PM
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Should I build Archetypes to Suzues with Sapim spokes and nipples for my next bike (Wabi)?
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Old 03-21-13 | 06:55 PM
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111.5 gram Shimano 600 OR 160 gram Campagnolo headset for the Free Spirit?
Ummm go with whatever you feel looks best on a classic bike. Campy always takes the cake in that apartment!

You shouldn't be worrying about weight on that of all framesets...
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Old 03-21-13 | 07:51 PM
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I can't help but weight ween even 24 pound HiTen fixies. The Campy would be 10x better-looking, though...
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Old 03-21-13 | 08:20 PM
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I think drops + hoods looks sily. Plus I don't like having hoods. I ride drops with nothing and I love it.
You don't like having that extra hand position?
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Old 03-21-13 | 08:28 PM
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Should I n+1 for an On One Pompino frame and build it up from scratch?
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Old 03-21-13 | 09:09 PM
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Should I n+1 for an On One Pompino frame and build it up from scratch?
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