The "Should I..." Thread
#731
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
i like knowing what time it is
#733
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
I wish the bezel was knurled, so you could still use it the way it was intended. I'm buying one though, that thing is awesome!
[EDIT]: Didn't realize that it was a functional top cap. Even better.
[EDIT]: Didn't realize that it was a functional top cap. Even better.
#734
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
exactly! IMO, the best feature of the thing
#741
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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
#742
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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Bikes: 2015 Soma Double Cross
#743
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Austin, TX
I need a new stem. I've got a 1" threaded headset. I love the classic look of quill stems, but the selection in quill stems is pretty poor, and most quality ones that I see are a polished silver/nickel color, whereas I was hoping to get a black one. Origin-8 makes one that I like the looks of, but I'm not sure about the quality. Profile design, which is slightly higher quality (I think) also makes one, but it's not as attractive to me. Then, there's the option of the adapter that will enable me to use threadless stems with my current fork/headset. The selection would be much better, but I'm not a fan of the looks of a threadless stem. So, should I:
1) get the origin-8 stem?
2) get the profile design stem?
3) accept that quill stems are the past, threadless stems are the present and future, and get the adapter?
1) get the origin-8 stem?
2) get the profile design stem?
3) accept that quill stems are the past, threadless stems are the present and future, and get the adapter?
#744
I need a new stem. I've got a 1" threaded headset. I love the classic look of quill stems, but the selection in quill stems is pretty poor, and most quality ones that I see are a polished silver/nickel color, whereas I was hoping to get a black one. The selection would be much better, but I'm not a fan of the looks of a threadless stem.
#745
I want to build a new rear wheel that has both fixed/fixed so I can easily switch between cogs. The question is, do I get a Dura Ace hub or a phil hub? Im pretty sure you can buy a fixed/fixed from both.
Also, what rim should I get? I think I am off my Mavic CXP33 fix since I already have that set up as a track wheel. Was thinking Velocity Deep V or **********???
Also, what rim should I get? I think I am off my Mavic CXP33 fix since I already have that set up as a track wheel. Was thinking Velocity Deep V or **********???
#749
I want to build a new rear wheel that has both fixed/fixed so I can easily switch between cogs. The question is, do I get a Dura Ace hub or a phil hub? Im pretty sure you can buy a fixed/fixed from both.
Also, what rim should I get? I think I am off my Mavic CXP33 fix since I already have that set up as a track wheel. Was thinking Velocity Deep V or **********???
Also, what rim should I get? I think I am off my Mavic CXP33 fix since I already have that set up as a track wheel. Was thinking Velocity Deep V or **********???
though I did enjoy my fix/fix PW rear hub, they're just so damn expensive though
#750
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Joined: Aug 2010
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Trying to shop used--so IDEALLY the price difference wouldn't be (too) huge. Just trying to see if the carbon rails are worth the extra money or not. My Arione right now is one of the old titanium railed ones so I've never used a carbon railed saddle...





