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guitarmankyle 04-26-12 10:22 PM

should i deanodize/sand/re-polish? idk cause it'll get rid of the dura ace logo... then again... half of the logo is gone on the driveside anyway... is there anyway to like purchase/ sticker on the logo
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3...tk4no1_500.jpg

City Hype 04-26-12 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by City Hype (Post 14146341)
should i get the wabi wheelset or these http://www.retro-gression.com/produc...c-track-wheels from scrod?

anyone?

hamfoh 04-26-12 10:44 PM

new rush or old? that's a nice deal

@city: They're essentially the same weight, so whichever tickles your fancy. I'd vote scrods if they were both NMSW

Muffin Man 04-26-12 10:48 PM

Idk... Whats the difference between the two?

Leukybear 04-26-12 10:52 PM


Originally Posted by guitarmankyle (Post 14151042)
should i deanodize/sand/re-polish? idk cause it'll get rid of the dura ace logo... then again... half of the logo is gone on the driveside anyway... is there anyway to like purchase/ sticker on the logo
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3...tk4no1_500.jpg

I would just leave them as is.... they're just gonna get scratched up again if you really ride your bike unlike your friend.

hamfoh 04-26-12 10:58 PM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 14151111)
Idk... Whats the difference between the two?

Velocity rims are considered the best bang/buck by a lot of people.

Muffin Man 04-26-12 11:04 PM

Oh. I was asking the difference between the rush frames. but ok. you answered his question also haha.

City Hype 04-26-12 11:09 PM


Originally Posted by hamfoh (Post 14151095)
new rush or old? that's a nice deal

@city: They're essentially the same weight, so whichever tickles your fancy. I'd vote scrods if they were both NMSW

weight is similar. i was just wondering if the velocity rims, sapim spokes, and novatec hubs were worth the price difference over the wabi joytech hubs, jalco rims and no name spokes. im more familiar with the RG brands.
its only an $80 difference and would prefer to give scrod my money. Probably going with scrods just wanted a second opinion

hamfoh 04-26-12 11:19 PM

@city: if $80 is NBD to you, I'd get scrod's fo'sho. I'd rather have those spokes and rims, kinda feel like the hubs are a wash


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 14151152)
Oh. I was asking the difference between the rush frames. but ok. you answered his question also haha.

oh haha I got you two confused for a second.

Easiest way to tell old from new is the decals and the dropouts. The new Rush has sexy ass tange dropouts

Muffin Man 04-26-12 11:20 PM

Then its the older frame.

hamfoh 04-26-12 11:21 PM

still an awesome frame!

hairnet 04-27-12 03:50 PM

Should I get my friend's used 2008 Cannondale Capo for a "first" bike for my younger brother? His first bike was stolen and he might be more enthusiastic about riding fixed gear.

that or an older Cannondale roadie
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...-53-24_608.jpg
vs
http://images.craigslist.org/5G85Kf5...4b236f10ca.jpg

both are 56ish

UCF Eric 04-27-12 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 14153414)
Should I get my friend's used 2008 Cannondale Capo for a "first" bike for my younger brother? His first bike was stolen and he might be more enthusiastic about riding fixed gear.

that or an older Cannondale roadie
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...-53-24_608.jpg
vs
http://images.craigslist.org/5G85Kf5...4b236f10ca.jpg

both are 56ish


The Capo is nice, but I have a soft spot for those old Cannondales with the cantilever drop outs.

Nagrom_ 04-27-12 08:09 PM

How old is he? Why are you all so big?

carleton 04-27-12 08:18 PM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14154080)
How old is he? Why are you all so big?

Have a seat.

Mommies and daddies love each other. Sometimes mommies and daddies show each other how much we love each other in different ways than we show you guys...



[insert awkward conversation]


...and that's why you and your brother look a lot alike.

Nagrom_ 04-27-12 08:22 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 14154107)
Have a seat.

Mommies and daddies love each other. Sometimes mommies and daddies show each other how much we love each other in different ways than we show you guys...

wat. I just wanna know why his apparent family are all nine feet tall.

Leukybear 04-27-12 08:25 PM

Capo!


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 14154120)
wat. I just wanna know why his apparent family are all nine feet tall.

It's all a matter of jeans. The right jeans can make you skinny or baggy or have a ridiculous inseam in this case.

hairnet 04-28-12 03:24 AM

He's 16 almost 6' tall. He's skinny/narrow as hell though, about 120lbs. I could never be 120, at 180 I looked like a skeleton. Anyway, it looks like the roadie it is. We're going to look at it with my dad, who will be paying. This is mostly an effort to be a more involved brother and to give him something to do other than hang out with some less than decent friends.

yummygooey 04-28-12 08:56 AM

6' 120? He should gain some weight.

2bok 04-28-12 11:42 AM

2 Attachment(s)
quick this saddle for 25 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=247165or this for 30http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=247166

TheRealFaux 04-28-12 11:45 AM

2nd one is cooler

xavier853 04-28-12 12:38 PM

flite ti.

hairnet 04-28-12 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 14155291)
6' 120? He should gain some weight.

Super crazy metabolism. He eats as much as I do

yummygooey 04-28-12 04:05 PM

Haha, back in the day...

Sherblock 04-28-12 07:58 PM

Should I buy some laminated single straps? Campy, MKS, or Toshi?

My current leather ones are falling apart.


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