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02-18-12 | 12:04 PM

#876

calbob76

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From: spfd mo

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i need a new saddle my flite is all warped and sagging and droopy. so SHOULD I...

get a new 1990 flite ~ $100
get a soma flite copy ~ $60
get the nashbar arione knockoff ~ $30ish?
get a new style flite ~ $100ish
anything else?

02-18-12 | 12:22 PM

#877

TheRealFaux

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From: San Francisco

Quote:

Originally Posted by calbob76

get a new 1990 flite ~ $100

^If you have money to spend.

You can try to find used but still good condition flite too for probably no more than $50

02-18-12 | 12:29 PM

#878

yummygooey

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i smell bacon

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Or search "flight saddle" on eBay.

02-18-12 | 09:23 PM

#879

EpicSchwinn

Just smang it.

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From: Bellingham

Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye

Have you ever spooned? Worth a shot if you're on a budget.

02-18-12 | 09:27 PM

#880

Jaytron

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From: San Jose, CA

Bikes: CAAD 10 4, Dolan DF4, Fuji Track Classic

Should I black cranks+silver chain, or Silver cranks+black chain?

Black tires are in already, just waiting for wheels to get here. Pedals will be black/silver.

02-18-12 | 09:57 PM

#881

adriano

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From: Baltimore

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damn, thats sweet.

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02-18-12 | 10:07 PM

#882

TheRealFaux

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaytron

Should I black cranks+silver chain, or Silver cranks+black chain?

Black cranks + silver chain. Never really liked black chains.

02-18-12 | 10:10 PM

#883

Jaytron

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From: San Jose, CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by adriano

damn, thats sweet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealFaux

Black cranks + silver chain. Never really liked black chains.

Word

02-19-12 | 12:25 PM

#884

I Have a Bike

Makin it Trizzle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn

Have you ever spooned? Worth a shot if you're on a budget.

Seconded. Love my spoon.

02-21-12 | 11:16 PM

#885

Leukybear

THE STUFFED

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From: San Francisco, CA

Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8

Suzue promax + TB14's?

Sigh, literally just finished a wheelbuild and I'm already planning another.

02-22-12 | 10:22 AM

#886

homebrewk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Leukybear

Suzue promax + TB14's?

Sure. Why TB14's though?

02-22-12 | 10:25 AM

#887

ddeadserious

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From: Plymouth, MI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EpicSchwinn

Have you ever spooned? Worth a shot if you're on a budget.

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Have a Bike

Seconded. Love my spoon.

Thirded. I've had people ask me why I put such a cheap saddle on a nice bike, and the answer is always that it's comfortable and looks good. Why spend more money when this one works great?

02-22-12 | 11:20 AM

#888

Leukybear

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Quote:

Originally Posted by homebrewk

Sure. Why TB14's though?

The badge:

And because I've always wanted another light wheelset & this seems to be a nice looking and economical combo.

02-22-12 | 11:29 AM

#889

adriano

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those are nice rims. not that the weight matters, but im surprised they weigh as much as they do.

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02-22-12 | 01:51 PM

#890

hamfoh

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should I put hoods on my mash

02-22-12 | 01:52 PM

#891

Jaytron

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From: San Jose, CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hamfoh

should I put hoods on my mash

Hoods and drops are amazing.

02-22-12 | 01:53 PM

#892

ddeadserious

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Probably. Hand positions are nice if you go on long rides.

02-22-12 | 01:56 PM

#893

solipsist716

Magnets, how do they work

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From: Buffalo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaytron

Hoods and drops are amazing.

qft

I'm starting to get pretty sick of the way my drops feel without hoods. Considering dummy hoods even if I look like a dummy riding them. Don't care.

02-22-12 | 02:08 PM

#894

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leukybear

The badge:

Seriously, they're really nice rims but it's the badge that just sucks me right in. I've actually been considering building up a set of TB14/Pro max wheels for my Godzilla.

02-22-12 | 02:10 PM

#895

cc700

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From: seattle

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hell yes!!! GODZILLA and those would look sweet!

and i need to talk to you about some aeroheads and cx-rays.

02-22-12 | 02:45 PM

#896

EpicSchwinn

Just smang it.

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From: Bellingham

Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye

490 grams!!??!!??

Velocity A23, Aerohead, and Fusion are all lighter than that and cost less.

I'll admit, I'd hit it based on looks but I'd just as soon pick up a set of Araya Golds even though they're t00bular.

02-22-12 | 04:12 PM

#897

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

The badge weighs 70g.

In comparison, Velo Orange's 22mm wide Raid rim weighs 530g.

Last edited by Scrodzilla; 02-22-12 at 04:15 PM.

02-22-12 | 04:50 PM

#898

homebrewk

yoked

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From: S

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamfoh

should I put hoods on my mash

I want to say yes but then when I picture it I say:

02-22-12 | 04:51 PM

#899

homebrewk

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From: S

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

Godzilla.

Wait, what? Do tell.

02-22-12 | 05:08 PM

#900

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

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We stock EAI frames now. I can't help myself.

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