As long as you're still on the flats of the rails you're fine.

I have the same seat post. do you have any problems with the rear bolt getting loose after a few rides?

Oops, wrong thread. But I might as well ask here too. :)

Will a Sugino XD2 crankset be a notable upgrade over my current Sturmey Archer FCT-20? I can get a set with a 44t chainring and chainguard, and 42t spare ring for €50. It'll definitely look better on my bike, but I'm not sure if it will have any impact performance-wise?

And is a chainguard cool? Or will it impair my skidz and street-cred?

3T? Um, its happened once, but I used a torque wrench after that time, and its been fine.

Should I pick this up for $125?

http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/bik/3768296127.html

I would not.

So I just sold my Masi Speciale for $450. Should I buy a Specialized Allez Road bike for $500 now that my conversion fell apart and I only have 1 bike? I'd be broke until my next paycheck, but I think this would be better suited for the Ride for Heart in June.

Fork is bent.

New?

Should I go with Paul or Phil hubs?

Used but not heavily.

Completely depends on the year and groupset. If it's 2009+ with at least a Tiagra and or a little older with 105s or above, sure, assuming they're in good condition.

What group is on it?

Tiagra, also comes with a Cat Eye Cadence monitor.

If it's recent, go ahead and get it. Not "E5" but doubt you'd notice the difference. IIRC the only difference between E5 and A1 tubing is like.. .4 lbs.

Should I get some H+son Archetype and Miche Primato high flange for my new wheels or is there another alternative out there? Only thing I require is a black rim and black hub.

Looking to be around the 300-350 mark minus wheelbuilding.

Or spend that money and do Reach the Beach on the 18th instead?

Novatecs and archetype or tb14

not really a should I, but does anyone know of a bar tape that matches brooks leather in brown? and does anyone have an opinion on matching non leather tape with a leather saddle?

Edit: SHOULD i put a pair of these (probably make my own instead of buy) on bullhorns to match my brooks?
http://nonusual.bigcartel.com/product/long-gropes-brown

i would say no but i dont like leather :lol:

haha fair enough! i've never ridden leather grips, so it should be interesting

from what ive heard deda mistral in brown matches, i have some on order so ill post a pic when it gets here

Would like a new wheelset but these might be a little too funky...should I though?

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...c-Limited-Blue

[QUOTE=Lukester78;15601526]not really a should I, but does anyone know of a bar tape that matches brooks leather in brown? and does anyone have an opinion on matching non leather tape with a leather saddle?

I've heard of people matching the bar tape and seat, then finding out that the bar tape stains with sweat and dirt, and no longer matchy matchs the seat. Something to think about before dropping a dime on brooks tape.

from what ive heard even the brooks tape doesnt always match the saddle of the "same" color

ass sweat is gonna change the color of the saddle too

[QUOTE=OneGoodLeg;15602241]yeah this is the reason I'm not buy brooks tape. but itd be nice for it to look similar