Get her a via condotti... That's the key to her heart and a ticket to bed. ;)

She's already got a Kilo that she likes (and I fund anyways).

You guys are right, Imma pass on this. Unless the lady drops to $300 or lower, then I might reconsider. Lulz.

Should I get an ironic straight edge calf piece?

Imagine this. Simple XXX tattoo, but overlayed on three small portraits of Ian MacKaye.

Thinking about it for years now. Would be back of the calf, so I would not have to look at MacKaye.

No.

i second that no

Should I build my new wheelset using Velocity Fusions

http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=586

or Velocity Aeros?

http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=580

I'm leaning toward Aeros because they're lighter and I really like the round look of them but I'm having a really tough time deciding.

I would say fusions. Are they going on the 725?

Fusions are just a lighter weight looking Deep V. My vote is for the Aeros. Let us know how they perform, because I wouldn't mind lacing one up.

Should I buy the top-of-the-line Kreitler 4.5" rollers with full aluminum alloy drums with machined alloy end caps, or save $110 and buy the less expensive ones with alloy drums with polycarbonate end caps ? If I buy the cheaper ones will I lose any street cred or hipster points ?

Personally I would buy the higher quality ones so you aren't kicking yourself later because you bought the cheaper ones. No, you won't lose street cred but maybe hipster points.

i love my aeros, i think they look and roll like a dream

Why such large rollers? I have 2.5" ones (2.25"?) and they're bordering on too easy.

I want them for maximum spinning, not resistance. I have a regular resistance trainer for those kinds of workouts. Also, the 4.5" rollers are a lot easier on tires. If you have the Kreitlers, then they are either 2.25" or 3.0". If you find the 2.25" rollers too easy then you are very fit and powerful.

lace up a pair of A23's! those look awesome, actually, that's what the "A" stands for; awesome.

A23 is another great rim. Thanks for bringing a third option to the table and making my choice harder. :lol:

Yeah I have Kreitlers. Not "too easy" for a workout but it definitely doesn't feel like I'm slogging uphill. I'd imagine you're spinning a hell of a lot faster than me anyway.

Bump.

I'm buying some bullhorns for the Earl. Should I use the "red splash" handlebar tape or plain black handlebar tape? Pics:

http://www.nashbar.com/images/nashba...7-RWBS-TOP.jpg

The "red splash" is in the very middle and the black is on the very bottom row.

I went with A23s. Stoked.

For the 725? They will look awesome.

Yeah. I think so too!

What hubs are you using? And what do you think about my bartape issue in post #197? I would someone's opinion besides my own...

Novatecs. I think I'm going with 32h 2X front & rear (or maybe a radial front). I'm so indecisive. :lol:

Go for red splash.

Sounds awesome. And I'm thinking red splash too.

Kinlin xr 300's or 380's?

A23: :thumb:
Red splash: :thumb:
Kinlin Xr 300 or 380: :thumb:

I haven't had a chance to get them up on the site yet but we just got some XR-380s and they're quite awesome.

Hmm, i'm just trying to go light as possible. In that case I should probably just get the 200's. I forgot you had those.

He'll yeah. 200s laced with Sapim Lasers will weigh practically nothing.

I like what i'm hearing. But with the 200's i'd be losing DA AERO, would it really make a big difference? I mean aeroness vs lightweight.. Which one should be top priority?

Unless you're riding at maximum speed everywhere you go, aero matters very little. You could always go with the XR-270s which are deeper yet still only weigh 440g (which is really good compared to a Deep V which is 520g). Choosing good spokes really make a world of difference tool. Lasers weigh less than half of typical straight-gauge spokes.