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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 16558659)
The problem is that none of my other forks are compatible with the Bianchi. The Leader fork has the same rake (28mm), but fits a totally different headset and headtube. The Dolan has the same headset and headtube but has 15mm more rake, which would totally change the handling. I'm thinking more along the lines of finding a compatible fork that is has a brake hole, such as the fork on the newer Bianchi Super Pista frames.
But yeah, if this is something you'll be doing seasonally and you are not going to get rid of the Bianchi any time soon, spare fork w/ brake is the way to go. A second crown race installed on it to work with your headset would be worth getting, vs. having to swap crown races every time. 5) spare wheel with Sturmey Archer drum brake hub... |
Originally Posted by mconlonx
(Post 16559686)
Bummer. Common standards are a good thing. Bicycle industry has it not.
But yeah, if this is something you'll be doing seasonally and you are not going to get rid of the Bianchi any time soon, spare fork w/ brake is the way to go. A second crown race installed on it to work with your headset would be worth getting, vs. having to swap crown races every time. 5) spare wheel with Sturmey Archer drum brake hub... |
Time to get to work on my long desired but much delayed new wheelset
My weight ranges 155-165 lbs - with low-flange Campag Record track hubs, should I... 24h Campy Electron rims or 28h Omega Stradas??? |
Originally Posted by IAmSam
(Post 16560037)
Time to get to work on my long desired but much delayed new wheelset
My weight ranges 155-165 lbs - with low-flange Campag Record track hubs, should I... 24h Campy Electron rims or 28h Omega Stradas??? |
Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 16558763)
I don't think they have a brake hole.
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Originally Posted by Hothead286
(Post 16560345)
The brake hole on the Alpina F04 is plugged IIRC. You can run a brake on it.
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 16560357)
Nope. Alipna track forks are not drilled to begin with and Dolan strongly advises against drilling them.
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Speaking of drilling a hole for a brake, my fork is not drilled but I have noticed a little 'dimple' on the back side where I would have expected the hole to be. Does this mean that I could possibly have my fork drilled?
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What fork is it?
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To be honest I am not 100% sure. I'll have to go into the shop I got the bike at to ask. All I know is it came with the bike but I am not sure if it was also built by the frame builder or if he sourced an existing fork for it.
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 16560056)
I wouldn't go below 28h with box section rims like the Campy Electrons, especially in the rear.
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Originally Posted by IAmSam
(Post 16560832)
Thanx for your reply. Don't know if you were aware but Electons were "climbing" wheels. They were only available in 24 spokes front and rear, front radial & back was radial on the non-drive side and 1 cross on the drive side. I ride my fg bike like a one gear road bike & was thinking that if I built these with a 2 or 3 cross rear that should hold up???
That being said, at 160 pounds, 2 cross with a track hub and quality spokes and you'd be more than fine. |
im the same weight and rock the same combination for like 2 years now, barely ever needs truing
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Hi, should I buy a cheap fixie like http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-fixie-933102 as a first. I currently have a very cheap and heavy mountain bike (despite rarely offroading) which I got a while back. Wanted a fixed gear for the simplicity. Does anyone have experience of this fixie in particular? Is it just going to fall apart or something? XD.
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58 years old should i buy a single speed ?
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Originally Posted by Richk
(Post 16561917)
58 years old should i buy a single speed ?
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Originally Posted by Richk
(Post 16561917)
58 years old should i buy a single speed ?
Life is short, go straight to a fixed gear. (55 yo here) |
Should I get Sugino Messenger crankset or the Sram S300? Currently have the stock RD2's that came with the Kilo Pro.
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Originally Posted by DarkSeraphim
(Post 16562071)
Should I get Sugino Messenger crankset or the Sram S300? Currently have the stock RD2's that came with the Kilo Pro.
The messengers and the RD2s are literally the same crank arms. |
That's what I thought! Thanks. I'm gonna put the old set on another bike. Just want to upgrade the main steed :) so the S300 or another suggestion?
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Originally Posted by DarkSeraphim
(Post 16562091)
That's what I thought! Thanks. I'm gonna put the old set on another bike. Just want to upgrade the main steed :) so the S300 or another suggestion?
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 16561970)
What does your age have to do with anything ? I'm 67+ and ride everything. What do you ride now and what are you contemplating ?
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Originally Posted by Richk
(Post 16562158)
Age not the factor. Have a Salsa vaya that replaced my Jamis road bike. Actually just like the Vaya ride more Jamis sitting in garage. Looking to get an SE Lager. Don't want to do the BD route did that once before . Nothing wrong with BD just like to support smaller businesses LBS
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ed-Gear-Thread |
Do I buy this?
http://images.craigslist.org/00808_2...QW_600x450.jpg It's one of those far and few between. hnnnnnng |
Originally Posted by hairnet
(Post 16562324)
Do I buy this?
http://images.craigslist.org/00808_2...QW_600x450.jpg It's one of those far and few between. hnnnnnng |
Slam that seatpost, bro !
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No cracks/dents? Do it.
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I emailed the seller. He is all the way in Oceanside so I hope the bike will be available in a week.
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I could pick it up for you and you can come down to the shop to get it. :)
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