The "Should I..." Thread
02-26-12 | 09:27 AM
#951
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02-26-12 | 11:26 AM
#952
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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.
@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.
02-26-12 | 03:52 PM
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I've been thinking about a Circus Monkey hub.
Might feel dumb lacing such an expensive rim to such a cheap hub doe.
Might feel dumb lacing such an expensive rim to such a cheap hub doe.
02-26-12 | 04:41 PM
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Good to know. I've been interested in them for awhile now... almost bought a set a couple months ago for a future build. Those were the spokes I was considering as well.
02-26-12 | 11:12 PM
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Should I drill out the Kagero fork to accept a brake, buy a new fork that's already drilled, or should I just htfu and run brakeless?
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02-26-12 | 11:22 PM
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1. Drill it - Likely cheap from my LBS. He already offered, said they could do it, no big deal.
2. New fork - I haven't found a replacement fork that I'd like yet, but I wouldn't spend more than $200 on one.
3. Run brakeless - Could be free and everything could be fine. Could kill/maim myself or my bike from my stupidity or someone else's.
2. New fork - I haven't found a replacement fork that I'd like yet, but I wouldn't spend more than $200 on one.
3. Run brakeless - Could be free and everything could be fine. Could kill/maim myself or my bike from my stupidity or someone else's.
02-26-12 | 11:32 PM
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Drill it son.
If it's a frame you really like and you want to run a brake, go for it. Better to be safe than sorry, or risk yourself/bike. Resale value wont be damaged much, and once again, if its a frame you want to keep fro a while you shouldn't be worrying about it. New fork would be pricey, might not fit geo, not look that good, etc.
If it's a frame you really like and you want to run a brake, go for it. Better to be safe than sorry, or risk yourself/bike. Resale value wont be damaged much, and once again, if its a frame you want to keep fro a while you shouldn't be worrying about it. New fork would be pricey, might not fit geo, not look that good, etc.
