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04-08-13 | 11:09 PM

#3051

Jared.

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Ride it.

04-08-13 | 11:21 PM

#3052

YoEdgar

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From: Los Angeles

Should I

sell my mavic cxp 22's to formula hubs and buy a new set of miche pistards.
OR
keep the cxp 22's and buy a nice set of hubs to replace the formula hubs?

same wheel set i have currently.

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04-08-13 | 11:38 PM

#3053

Nagrom_

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Whats wrong with the hubs?

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04-09-13 | 12:34 AM

#3054

hairnet

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And what do you hope to accomplish?

04-09-13 | 12:53 AM

#3055

YoEdgar

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagrom_

Whats wrong with the hubs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairnet

And what do you hope to accomplish?

you guys just made me realize I just have the itch to upgrade.

Nothing is wrong with my current hubs and tbh wasnt really looking to accomplish anything. Im slowly building up my bolt and wheel set came up on the list. I just use it for riding solo or going to group rides.

04-09-13 | 12:58 AM

#3056

Leukybear

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From: San Francisco, CA

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Pistards are not spectacular. You're most likely making a horizontal move if you choose to "upgrade"... A better plan would be to save for a better set.

04-09-13 | 07:28 AM

#3057

FixedDriveJess

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Leukybear

Pistards are not spectacular. You're most likely making a horizontal move if you choose to "upgrade"... A better plan would be to save for a better set.

Agreed. Do you want deep wheels?

04-09-13 | 08:40 AM

#3058

GENESTARWIND

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lol shaving legs...

04-09-13 | 09:04 AM

#3059

seanile

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From: Boston

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoEdgar

Should I

sell my mavic cxp 22's to formula hubs and buy a new set of miche pistards.
OR
keep the cxp 22's and buy a nice set of hubs to replace the formula hubs?

same wheel set i have currently.

replace the bearings with phil wood cartridges and just tell people you're riding one of their new prototypes.

04-09-13 | 10:52 AM

#3060

Tulok

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From: Logan, UT

Should I put 175mm cranks on my fixie? I'm 6'3, I like longer cranks. I have an extra 175 laying here, but I'm not sure if I'm going to pedal strike...
46/16 Gearing, 27" wheels

04-09-13 | 11:53 AM

#3061

Jandro

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagrom_

Climb.

This. Always this, given the choice.

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04-09-13 | 01:53 PM

#3062

calv

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Should I: 17 degree stem and slammed (will not be able to use my Suzue bell) or 6 degree stem and taller steer tube (~30mm spacers, can use bell)?

04-09-13 | 02:01 PM

#3063

seau grateau

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Just put the bell on your gigantic handlebars and use whatever stem you want.

04-09-13 | 02:03 PM

#3064

yummygooey

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slammed 17deg pointing up looks horrible

04-09-13 | 02:15 PM

#3065

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seau grateau

Just put the bell on your gigantic handlebars and use whatever stem you want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yummygooey

slammed 17deg pointing up looks horrible

+1

Calv - why are you trying to make your Kagero look like a mountain bike?

04-09-13 | 02:15 PM

#3066

calv

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seau grateau

Just put the bell on your gigantic handlebars and use whatever stem you want.

6 it is

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

Calv - why are you trying to make your Kagero look like a mountain bike?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Last edited by calv; 04-09-13 at 02:25 PM.

04-09-13 | 02:20 PM

#3067

cc700

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From: seattle

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is it track bike tuesday? my legs hate me

04-09-13 | 02:23 PM

#3068

Muffin Man

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From: San Jose, CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

Calv - why are you trying to make your Kagero look like a mountain bike?

Identity crisis.

04-09-13 | 02:26 PM

#3069

calv

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffin Man

Identity crisis.

I'll come full circle again sooner or later.

04-09-13 | 07:16 PM

#3070

Huffandstuff

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Should I swap from cages/straps over to SPD's for my bikes?

Looking at some of the DZR's casual-esque SPD shoes and they don't look too awful, just wondering if they are going to be flimsy or a waste of money?

For reference

04-09-13 | 07:21 PM

#3071

calv

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I think it's worth it. The Chrome shoes I use don't really go clickity-clack or anything when walking, and I like how SPD's feel better than clips and straps.

04-09-13 | 08:07 PM

#3072

Huffandstuff

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Quote:

Originally Posted by calv

I think it's worth it. The Chrome shoes I use don't really go clickity-clack or anything when walking, and I like how SPD's feel better than clips and straps.

Do they flex a lot when lifting up or when you skid?

04-09-13 | 10:24 PM

#3073

Jaytron

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From: San Jose, CA

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Still better than clips/straps.

I used DZR's in the past... Pretty stiff for what they are. Cant' compete with a full blown road shoe though.

EDIT: Damn, I missed the shaved leg convo.

Last edited by Jaytron; 04-09-13 at 10:27 PM.

04-09-13 | 10:49 PM

#3074

seanile

Sheriff of Nottingham

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From: Boston

dzrs are great.

04-09-13 | 11:40 PM

#3075

Reeses

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From: Long Beach, CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulok

Should I put 175mm cranks on my fixie? I'm 6'3, I like longer cranks. I have an extra 175 laying here, but I'm not sure if I'm going to pedal strike...
46/16 Gearing, 27" wheels

What length are you cranks currently?

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