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11-29-11 | 10:41 PM

#526

TheRealFaux

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I think you should keep them on there.

11-29-11 | 11:04 PM

#527

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Peel em off shcwinn

11-29-11 | 11:20 PM

#528

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Take them off 'coz weight weenie.

11-30-11 | 02:18 AM

#529

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Originally Posted by muffin man

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2689203626.html

I want to start building wheels, and park is a good brand right?

That's a pretty cheap one only good for trueing, you'll need a dish tool as well with that stand. You can use their pro stands to build wheels without having to use a dish tool, assuming the stand is calibrated well.

11-30-11 | 02:32 AM

#530

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Take them off, it'll look more epic ;]

11-30-11 | 04:23 PM

#531

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I want some bullhorns, should I do RB-021, or RB-002?

11-30-11 | 04:31 PM

#532

homebrewk

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Go for RB-002's.

11-30-11 | 04:33 PM

#533

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn

Should I remove the Alexrim stickers on my rims?

Sure.

11-30-11 | 04:47 PM

#534

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Should I max out of credit card, going further into debt, to finish my bike before winter snow hits?

11-30-11 | 04:55 PM

#535

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11-30-11 | 04:56 PM

#536

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Quote:

Originally Posted by xavier853

Should I max out of credit card, going further into debt, to finish my bike before winter snow hits?

You'll have a long winter to browse eBay and craigslist for good off season deals. Finishing it now will get you a couple weeks of riding but nothing to work on and keep you busy this winter. Also, credit card debt sucks and you'll have plenty of time to search out the best deals instead of rushing to get it done.

@jesse - Which build is it for? I really like my 021's. The deeper drop on them feels great and +10 aero, +5 charisma.

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11-30-11 | 05:01 PM

#537

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/sarcasm

lol, tots right, it'd be stooooopid, although I am really anxious to ride it

11-30-11 | 05:03 PM

#538

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11-30-11 | 05:23 PM

#539

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn

For the Leader 722ts

It came in black, they were out of gold. So I think I want to do:

Black- cranks/chainring/headset/seat/bar tape
Silver- Chain/wheels/seatpost/bars

What say you?

11-30-11 | 05:39 PM

#540

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thumbs up

-silver stem. not sure on the headset

11-30-11 | 05:50 PM

#541

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaytron

For the Leader 722ts

It came in black, they were out of gold. So I think I want to do:

Black- cranks/chainring/headset/seat/bar tape
Silver- Chain/wheels/seatpost/bars

What say you?

If you're going black and silver, I'd say black rims with black or silver spokes, and silver hubs would give it some contrast. Silver chain, seat post, stem, and bars would probably look good.

11-30-11 | 05:53 PM

#542

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All black!

11-30-11 | 05:59 PM

#543

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11-30-11 | 06:34 PM

#544

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaytron

For the Leader 722ts

It came in black, they were out of gold. So I think I want to do:

Black- cranks/chainring/headset/seat/bar tape
Silver- Chain/wheels/seatpost/bars

What say you?

Visualize success: https://www.pedalmafia.com/mafid/mafia_id.html

The combo you listed sounds good. I'd probably go for the silver headset though. I'm also a fan of black chainring on silver crankset.

11-30-11 | 06:36 PM

#545

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hairnet

thumbs up

-silver stem. not sure on the headset

I said the same thing in the RG thread. Maybe silver stem and black bars. Either way it's gonna be a G ride.

11-30-11 | 06:39 PM

#546

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hairnet

thumbs up

-silver stem. not sure on the headset

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddeadserious

If you're going black and silver, I'd say black rims with black or silver spokes, and silver hubs would give it some contrast. Silver chain, seat post, stem, and bars would probably look good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigglyPuff

I said the same thing in the RG thread. Maybe silver stem and black bars. Either way it's gonna be a G ride.

Hmmm. I was thinking a silver stem would look a little odd with a black headset and black spacers.

Should I just do silver headset/spacers/stem+bars+seatpost+chain+pedals (maybe cranks)+ wheels and everything else black?

11-30-11 | 07:01 PM

#547

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my dumprollr has black headset, silver stem.. looks OK?

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crabon/campy/rapha/roadie-bro.

next step is recumbent.

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11-30-11 | 07:13 PM

#548

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That looks good. I think it's the black hubs and seatpost clamp that tie the headset in well.

And spacers? Boi whachu kno bout str33t kred??!!? (@jay)

11-30-11 | 07:15 PM

#549

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spacers for days!

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crabon/campy/rapha/roadie-bro.

next step is recumbent.

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11-30-11 | 07:26 PM

#550

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jdgesus

You're making me antsy. Should I move out of LA?

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