The "Should I..." Thread
04-29-12, 09:45 PM
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Been wanting a lock up bike for a while now and I have found a Pake Rum Runner the older ones with a 1" fork and a khs flite 100 for the exact same price which one should I get I know pake is an economy brand and flite 100 is just a kilo tt but which is better? I have no expierence with either company so I would really like to know.
04-29-12, 09:50 PM
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after riding doubles for so long I made the switch to a single strap (brooks, too poor for double) and it just feels way less 'safe' for lack of a better word. the double makes me feel all warm and cozy, like my foot isn't going anywhere
04-29-12, 10:14 PM
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I totally see that, but I don't skid so it's kind of a moot point for me. Plus I don't care for the way doubles look.
04-29-12, 11:02 PM
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Serious question: how do you plan to convert the top one to fixed? Because other than a whole lot of hunting and pecking for the right ratio or an eccentric axle [and maybe a halflink] I'm out of ideas, and both of those are a pain in the ass for someone who didn't set them up.
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04-29-12, 11:16 PM
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Serious question: how do you plan to convert the top one to fixed? Because other than a whole lot of hunting and pecking for the right ratio or an eccentric axle [and maybe a halflink] I'm out of ideas, and both of those are a pain in the ass for someone who didn't set them up.
"that or an older Cannondale roadie"
04-29-12, 11:39 PM
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well, he got a completely different bike now which can be converted in the future.
05-02-12, 07:46 AM
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Should I sell my Kilo complete for $360?
It's just barely too big for me.
But I like the bike.
Hm, not sure...
It's just barely too big for me.
But I like the bike.
Hm, not sure...
05-02-12, 10:43 AM
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sell
05-02-12, 10:44 AM
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Histogram?
05-02-12, 10:46 AM
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haha give me another $400 and i will for sure order a histogram
05-02-12, 11:52 AM
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05-02-12, 07:39 PM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2984892341.html Should I get this?
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05-02-12, 09:45 PM
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If I was a giant I would.
On another note, the TT height is SoOoOoO intimidating to look at.
On another note, the TT height is SoOoOoO intimidating to look at.
05-02-12, 10:21 PM
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For future reference - should I get the Wabi wheelset (Jalco/sealed Joy Tech), or the Velomine Open Pro/sealed Formula?
05-02-12, 11:47 PM
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Open pro/ sealed formula have been long street proven; the economical workhorse of wheels of SS/FG. Not sure about the wabi BUT the wabi brand is a overly hyped brand in these parts that everybody talks about and nobody buys and the person that does is not very satisfied.
05-03-12, 12:06 AM
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05-04-12, 03:11 PM
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Getting the N+1 bug again.
Should I? (it is single speed after all)
Should I? (it is single speed after all)
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