The "Should I..." Thread
08-02-11 | 07:22 PM
#151
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i smell bacon
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I currently weigh about 150, so I think I can get away with a 2x/radial lacing. The Novatec Force sets come with 2x lacing on the rear all around. That would actually make things easier because I can just mimic the lacing pattern from my existing wheelset for the drive side.
I'll check out that calculator, too. Thanks Scrod!
I'll check out that calculator, too. Thanks Scrod!
08-02-11 | 07:26 PM
#152
Your cog is slipping.
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No prob. Half-radial lacing is super cool IMO - just keep in mind that you won't be able to flip your wheel if the threads on one side of your hub crap out because radial drive side = explosions.
Let me know if you need spokes!
Let me know if you need spokes!
08-02-11 | 07:31 PM
#154
THE STUFFED
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Go for it yummy! I recommended this to alex on his 722 roadie and his turned out great!
~But I do have to warn you, that for a track rear, I would only stick to 2 cross to help the wheel last long under torque.
Aesthetics mostly. But you seriously compromise durability as a track rear. You're all good through if you go SS.
~But I do have to warn you, that for a track rear, I would only stick to 2 cross to help the wheel last long under torque.
Aesthetics mostly. But you seriously compromise durability as a track rear. You're all good through if you go SS.
08-02-11 | 07:38 PM
#156
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i smell bacon
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That's a good point on the flippity-floppity functionality of the wheel. I'll just stick with 2x/2x on the rear wheel.
08-02-11 | 07:42 PM
#158
THE STUFFED
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08-02-11 | 10:05 PM
#161
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The main pocket it also the primary bucket style pocket. The laptop/organizer pocket has 1 outer zipper, then a few internal areas. Then you have the two front flaps. If you search for mikes bikes on youtube he has a good video review of it that shows most are the areas. Also the shed video that mission put out shows most of it as well. There's no difference other than size between the three models.
08-02-11 | 10:06 PM
#162
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The retail store in SF is great. They'll fix up anything that happens for free while you wait. If they can't fix it, they'll replace it.
If you live in the area, it's very convenient. They back the lifetime warranty.
If you live in the area, it's very convenient. They back the lifetime warranty.
08-03-11 | 10:34 PM
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I've had two carbon forks and both of them seemed to have carbon dropouts (although I could easily be wrong on that, they just sound hollow and are black when the paint comes off). Either way, if you're not using a quick-release there's no point.
