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redpear 02-24-12 09:43 AM

I want to build a phm9...

...with a rear b43, an aerospoke up front, risers+ourys, bmx pedals+holdfasts, and (wait for it) a TRICK FORK.

muckymucky 02-24-12 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by redpear (Post 13892130)
I want to build a phm9...

...with a rear b43, an aerospoke up front, risers+ourys, bmx pedals+holdfasts, and (wait for it) a TRICK FORK.

you forgot about adding basket risers.

redpear 02-24-12 10:09 AM

I know, that trend was totally before me

By the way, does anyone know of any basket riser that will barspin?

yummygooey 02-25-12 10:58 AM

Zipp 404 clincher powertap wheelset wireless for $900?

Nagrom_ 02-25-12 10:58 AM

I would... if you don't have anything you need 900 bucks for...

homebrewk 02-25-12 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13896564)
Zipp 404 clincher powertap wheelset wireless for $900?

Unless you can absolutely without a doubt pay for it (with some $$$ left over) then no.

adriano 02-25-12 11:48 AM

no, get a quarq crank.

yummygooey 02-25-12 11:50 AM

I have the money (tax return). Is it a good enough deal to force me to get it without any real need for it?

jaded_fable 02-25-12 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by redpear (Post 13892130)
I want to build a phm9...

...with a rear b43, an aerospoke up front, risers+ourys, bmx pedals+holdfasts, and (wait for it) a TRICK FORK.

Close enough?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lS3frAkkYW...KDH_ANCHOR.jpg

redpear 02-25-12 12:40 PM


yummygooey 02-25-12 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13896564)
Zipp 404 clincher powertap wheelset wireless for $900?

I got some more details:

Powertap Elite+ hub laced to Zipp 404 clincher wheelset

- Used for racing only, 2 seasons
- Includes CPU, docking station, and HR monitor
- Less than 2000 miles
- $900

homebrewk 02-25-12 08:54 PM

I dunno. Clinchers seem nice... if you have the money and you really want them then go for it.

yummygooey 02-25-12 08:56 PM

Wteff am I gonna use them for. Wall art?

I feel like... if I don't end up using them I can just resell them for what I paid? I don't know anything about Zipp/Powertap resale cuz I always thought they'd be way too expensive for me to even consider.

Nagrom_ 02-25-12 08:57 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13898423)
I got some more details:

Powertap Elite+ hub laced to Zipp 404 clincher wheelset

- Used for racing only, 2 seasons
- Includes CPU, docking station, and HR monitor
- Less than 2000 miles
- $900

used? see if he'll do $800, if you ask, he might say no, and counter offer 850... do it.

yummygooey 02-25-12 09:00 PM

Really? $900 isn't a good enough deal?

Nagrom_ 02-25-12 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13898463)
Really? $900 isn't a good enough deal?

yeah, but 800 is better...

yummygooey 02-26-12 01:40 AM

My buddy is willing to buy the rear PowerTap hub and computer for me and split the costs. I guess that works out cuz I don't even care about power and whatever else the PowerTap spits out. PowerTap seems pretty steezy, but I don't see myself EVER using it.

We didn't talk about pricing specifics, but I think it'd come out to $450 for a front Zipp and a rear rim. I'd need to get a new hub, spokes and wheel build labor.

adriano 02-26-12 02:03 AM

listen to yourself. no.

redpear 02-26-12 03:30 AM

I'm with adriano. Think about it--not a good place for your money.

GMJ 02-26-12 04:29 AM

Toyo Godzilla vs. Rush Hour Pro

To be used as a street/road and entry level track bike. Leaning towards Godzilla. Mainly because of name.

edit: Maybe even Gazetta w/alpina fork. I like steel. A lot. I've heard good things about Columbus steel.

yummygooey 02-26-12 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by redpear (Post 13899262)
I'm with adriano. Think about it--not a good place for your money.

Lol you guys are probably right.

Still might happen doe.

Womp.

redpear 02-26-12 11:26 AM

What would you build up, front or rear?

@GMJ if you like steel I say bareknuckle. I know it wasn't one of your options, but it's like the godzilla but you can spare a hundred to put into the build.

yummygooey 02-26-12 01:08 PM

I'll get the complete front wheel and build the rear to something reasonable.

homebrewk 02-26-12 01:30 PM

Chris King hub? :p

yummygooey 02-26-12 03:29 PM

Haha, got $350 for me?

homebrewk 02-26-12 03:37 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13901158)
Haha, got $350 for me?

Nope.

yummygooey 02-26-12 03:40 PM

That's a bummer... :(

homebrewk 02-26-12 03:48 PM

Just get something like this:

http://www.universalcycles.com/image...arge/38007.jpg

yummygooey 02-26-12 03:52 PM

I've been thinking about a Circus Monkey hub.

Might feel dumb lacing such an expensive rim to such a cheap hub doe.

homebrewk 02-26-12 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 13901250)
Might feel dumb lacing such an expensive rim to such a cheap hub doe.

Don't worry about it. You have a $200 GPS sitting on your stem! :lol:


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