The "Should I..." Thread
02-23-12, 03:04 PM
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I agree when you're in the aero position, but when you're climbing, the inward sweep makes the handling up a tough hill really sketchy.
It's like climbing in the hoods if the hoods were pushed inward...
It's like climbing in the hoods if the hoods were pushed inward...
02-23-12, 03:19 PM
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i think just being too narrow is the issue not the inward angling. a wider inward bar wouldnt be sketch.
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02-23-12, 03:31 PM
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This could be true, but only to compensate for the inward angle.
It'd be fitting a handlebar by it's tip, rather than its base.
(giggity)
It'd be fitting a handlebar by it's tip, rather than its base.
(giggity)
02-23-12, 03:55 PM
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02-23-12, 04:28 PM
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just showing up to the track with one of those phm9's instantly makes your opponents 12% slower. it's that intimidating.
i think i want a makino. or gan well? i don't know. if i don't get a custom i'll get one of those two.
i think i want a makino. or gan well? i don't know. if i don't get a custom i'll get one of those two.
02-24-12, 09:43 AM
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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.
...with a rear b43, an aerospoke up front, risers+ourys, bmx pedals+holdfasts, and (wait for it) a TRICK FORK.
02-24-12, 10:05 AM
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02-24-12, 10:09 AM
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I know, that trend was totally before me
By the way, does anyone know of any basket riser that will barspin?
By the way, does anyone know of any basket riser that will barspin?
02-25-12, 10:58 AM
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Zipp 404 clincher powertap wheelset wireless for $900?
02-25-12, 10:58 AM
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I would... if you don't have anything you need 900 bucks for...
02-25-12, 11:50 AM
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I have the money (tax return). Is it a good enough deal to force me to get it without any real need for it?
02-25-12, 12:29 PM
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02-25-12, 08:56 PM
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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.
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.
02-25-12, 08:57 PM
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used? see if he'll do $800, if you ask, he might say no, and counter offer 850... do it.
02-25-12, 09:00 PM
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Really? $900 isn't a good enough deal?
02-26-12, 01:40 AM
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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.
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.
02-26-12, 04:29 AM
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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.
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.
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