The "Should I..." Thread
12-24-12 | 01:40 AM
#2226
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Should I put cane creek ergo bar ends -
on to a 38cm flat bar for my fixed gear? bars seen here
im not worried much about the look but mostly whether they are safe/stupid/comfortable/useless at that width
(I'm currently riding road drops - yes tiny flat bars are stupid)
on to a 38cm flat bar for my fixed gear? bars seen here
im not worried much about the look but mostly whether they are safe/stupid/comfortable/useless at that width
(I'm currently riding road drops - yes tiny flat bars are stupid)
Last edited by RAISEDBYWOLVES; 12-24-12 at 01:49 AM.
12-24-12 | 06:35 AM
#2229
Grumpy Old Bugga
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,229
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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)
12-24-12 | 10:55 AM
#2230
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 599
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From: Providence, RI
Bikes: Civilian Le Roi Le Veut, Kazane Track, Ciocc Designer '84, Serotta Colorado AL 25th anniversary, '85 Guerciotti Pista, '84 Trek 660, Volume Credence
Bar ends on narrow flat bars are possibly my favorite set up for city riding. So comfy and useful.
12-24-12 | 12:35 PM
#2231
Pirate/Smuggler
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,184
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From: Marigny/Leucadia
Switching the stock 23c tires on my Kilo to 28c with kevlar, which one to go with?
weight bead PSI retail discount
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 310g folding 100 79.85 53.44
Panaracer RiBMo 370g 110 45.99 33.88
Forte Strada K 378g wire 105 17.99 12.99
(excuse the failed table format)
weight bead PSI retail discount
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 310g folding 100 79.85 53.44
Panaracer RiBMo 370g 110 45.99 33.88
Forte Strada K 378g wire 105 17.99 12.99
(excuse the failed table format)
12-24-12 | 12:50 PM
#2233
sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,986
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
i just got a flat on a ribmo, it was nearly new
12-24-12 | 01:09 PM
#2235
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,281
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From: take your time, enjoy the scenery, it will be there when you get to it
Bikes: 07 IRO BFGB fixed-gear, 07 Pedal Force RS
12-24-12 | 01:57 PM
#2238
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
Ewwww performance bike genericness.... FWIW I have a gatorskin that just won't die and has been going strong for going on nearly 5 years now daily on my commuter. The sidewalls are dried and cracked to hell and it has so many cuts on the thread that when deflated and squeezed it looks like a sponge. Yet it soldiers on, I have yet to have had a flat on it in all the time I have had it. Tubes only go out of it when tubes wear out at the presta valve joint w/ the rim from wear and tear.
12-24-12 | 04:45 PM
#2240
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Forte = Performance Bike house brand.
The only Forte tires that are worth a darn are the Pro+ ones. And they're just okay, tires are generally one of the areas where you really get what you pay for.
ETA: Those Stradas are garbage. They roll heavy, feel squishy and generally have lower quality than the Panaracers.
The only Forte tires that are worth a darn are the Pro+ ones. And they're just okay, tires are generally one of the areas where you really get what you pay for.
ETA: Those Stradas are garbage. They roll heavy, feel squishy and generally have lower quality than the Panaracers.
12-25-12 | 02:51 PM
#2241
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 599
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From: Providence, RI
Bikes: Civilian Le Roi Le Veut, Kazane Track, Ciocc Designer '84, Serotta Colorado AL 25th anniversary, '85 Guerciotti Pista, '84 Trek 660, Volume Credence
Should I exchange my Timbuk2 Rump Roast Belt Pack
https://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/...t-pack/2114847
for the Timbuk2 Porkchop?
https://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/pork-chop-belt-pack
Something big may be nice, but maybe its too big to wear on a belt
https://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/...t-pack/2114847
for the Timbuk2 Porkchop?
https://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/pork-chop-belt-pack
Something big may be nice, but maybe its too big to wear on a belt
12-26-12 | 10:05 AM
#2244
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 599
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From: Providence, RI
Bikes: Civilian Le Roi Le Veut, Kazane Track, Ciocc Designer '84, Serotta Colorado AL 25th anniversary, '85 Guerciotti Pista, '84 Trek 660, Volume Credence
Just decided to stick with the Rump Roast. It measured out to be 1.8 liters and the Porkchop measured out to be 1.95 Liters. Looks can be deceiving.
12-26-12 | 11:23 AM
#2246
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 8,343
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From: Louisville
Switching the stock 23c tires on my Kilo to 28c with kevlar, which one to go with?
weight bead PSI retail discount
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 310g folding 100 79.85 53.44
Panaracer RiBMo 370g 110 45.99 33.88
Forte Strada K 378g wire 105 17.99 12.99
(excuse the failed table format)
weight bead PSI retail discount
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 310g folding 100 79.85 53.44
Panaracer RiBMo 370g 110 45.99 33.88
Forte Strada K 378g wire 105 17.99 12.99
(excuse the failed table format)
12-26-12 | 11:35 AM
#2247
Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 34
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12-26-12 | 10:30 PM
#2248
Banned.
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 48
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/281027337498...84.m1438.l2648
Would this be a bad purchase? I just want some solid wheels that are reliable. Not too worried about super light aero etc.
Would this be a bad purchase? I just want some solid wheels that are reliable. Not too worried about super light aero etc.
12-26-12 | 11:55 PM
#2250
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Long Beach, CA
Bikes: Scott CR1 Pro, Eimei
https://www.ebay.com/itm/281027337498...84.m1438.l2648
Would this be a bad purchase? I just want some solid wheels that are reliable. Not too worried about super light aero etc.
Would this be a bad purchase? I just want some solid wheels that are reliable. Not too worried about super light aero etc.
Should I get a pair of used Sidi Gen5 for $150?
I'm currently using a pair of Scattante Scalino that is too big for me.
Last edited by Reeses; 12-27-12 at 12:01 AM.